Quaker renewal: The Quaker way

In the first article of a new series, Craig Barnett considers some challenges.

by Craig Barnett 8th April 2016

The Quaker faith in Britain today is experiencing a period of questioning and reflection. It is a time of challenge and opportunity. Craig Barnett offers a personal assessment of some key concerns in a new monthly series.

Over recent years many Friends have diagnosed a crisis in Britain Yearly Meeting. They have warned us of a continuing decline in membership, and of intractable conflicts over religious belief and language. These concerns are important, but I believe that both are actually symptoms of a more fundamental crisis of spiritual vitality.