I was interested to read Chris Walker’s challenge to us all (6 November). His central challenge of taking faith-inspired action is one that needs to be heeded. My mind…
I was pleased to read Roy Stephenson’s guidance to Friends on how to deal with a situation where a nominated name is not accepted by the appointing Meeting (6 November). My…
The Climate Safety report, by the UK’s Public Interest Research Centre, paints a dark picture. It predicts that the Arctic could have an ice-free summer by 2011-2015, eighty…
The article by John Lewis (30 October) chimes loudly with me; its application should be nationwide, to include the relation between national and area hard-working Friends. A…
Earlier in the year there was much vilification of Israel in the press, following their actions in the Gaza Strip. Even the Friend had some antagonistic articles. I considered this…
Are there any young Quakers? If so, what do they do? If you have been to Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) you may have seen some of the younger members sporting the socks and sandals…
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