The Peace Testimony, for me, is one of the foundations of Quakerism. In times of conflict, for many Quakers going to war was a dilemma, along with other people of faith who were…
The Christmas tree, decorated with love and attention, was the focal point of celebrations last month in many Quaker homes. And across Britain an increasing number of churches…
As I walk in the park or drive the car alone I often find words coming into my head. Usually they have tunes attached and I sing or hum or whistle: O thou who camest from above…;…
A question that keeps getting asked these days is ‘what will success look like?’ Over much of the last year I have been reflecting on this and similar questions with colleagues…
As recording clerk of Britain Yearly Meeting, I have spent much of the last year on the move, travelling between Friends House in London and local Quaker communities all around…
‘Living history?’ came alive in our Beccles Library on the afternoon of Thursday 11 December. The title was taken from an article that I had written, with this title, published…
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