I first became acquainted with Quakers over forty years ago. At that time, I realised that there was a feeling – usually expressed by the oldest generation – that spiritual…
It’s not maybe what you expect to hear in a respectable small town museum, the Quaker Tapestry on display. A woman stands and tells the gathered audience that, after her daughter…
From 8-9 September Bristol hosted delegates representing twenty-four faith traditions from all over the world, as well as UN officials and representatives of select secular…
Many Friends were disappointed that the Assisted Dying Bill did not become law. This is, perhaps, because MPs, like some Friends, were not quite satisfied that adequate safeguards…
The unstoppable force of refugees fleeing to Europe has, in various places, hit the immovable object of an attitude that there is no room at the inn. Spaces are filled. Migrants…
Visitors to a Quaker Meeting house are often struck by the simplicity and plainness of the interior. Many are not used to this in a place of worship. They look in vain for visual…
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