They walked the Pennine Way and Hadrian’s Wall, That summer of ‘09. They saw the cawing choughs Guarding the coastal path. Surrounded by sheer beauty They talked of weddings…
Lancaster Central & North Area Meeting has been considering an issue that concerns three of our testimonies: to peace, to equality and to truth – our silence over the…
This year is the tercentenary of the birth of Anthony Benezet (1713-1784). Benezet was a fascinating and inspiring figure but we know so little about him – except as a friend of…
When a Friend travels in ministry to visit a Meeting they bring new eyes in seeing that Quaker community. When is it appropriate to share this? Is it appropriate for Meeting for…
Claridge House is a Quaker centre for rest, renewal and retreat near East Grinstead. I have been serving there as resident Friend since 15 May. Before I came I stayed for a while…
‘Thou shalt not kill’ (Exodus 20:13) This is not a rule to be followed when it suits us. It is an absolute. We have not got the freedom to choose as and when and with…
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