It couldn’t be more urgent. It couldn’t be more critical to the survival of humanity and many other species on the face of the earth. We’ve been talking about our commitment…
It was the first time that I had to open the Meeting house to our Newbury Friends on a Sunday morning. I was chuffed. What a privilege! I had the keys, got some milk, three balls…
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…
‘Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.’ - Plato Why are we so slow to learn? Plato said the words above about 400BC. Geoffrey Durham quoted these words in an…
Many factors contribute to extremism. One is the belief held by some, from diverse religions, that by their actions they are serving God. Many people in the world, including…
Time passes so quickly it seems, even in prison. It seems like yesterday that I was in a darkness I had never experienced before. My thanks to my Quaker mentor still lingers in my…
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