Pontius Pilate asks Jesus the question ‘What is truth?’ and does not wait for an answer. Do Quakers walk away? Can we face the truth about ourselves? Do we even know it? When I…
Britain’s record on children is under the spotlight. This month the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (UN CRC) is examining the UK government’s record to determine how…
As we approach the EU referendum, most of the discussion focuses on what would benefit the UK. But what would be best for Europe, or the wider world? Why was the European Union…
There are many things to cherish and protect in the culture of the UK: our freedom of expression, our rule of law, our multicultural cities, our bus passes for over sixty-fives,…
‘Unless you speak the truth, there never will be love’ In our wonderful Quaker faith & practice the very first note struck gives us love and truth together as the leadings…
In silence which is active the Inner Light begins to glow – a tiny spark. For the flame to be kindled and to grow, subtle argument and the clamour of our emotions must be…
Our old friend Sam had been in hospital for ten weeks. The hospital was the other side of London from his home. He had spent his birthday in hospital and it looked likely that he…
Every year the Christian church celebrates Easter, although the crucifixion was an absolute tragedy. The Easter story has been embroidered by myths and symbols to turn it into the…
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