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Quakers call for green Vanguard CEO
The Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) is calling on the financial giant Vanguard to pick a ‘climate champion’ for its next CEO. The call came after it was announced that the current CEO, Tim Buckley, is retiring. EQAT is urging Friends to write to the board asking that they recruit...
BYM clerk meets Jeremy Corbyn
Quakers met with Jeremy Corbyn last month to discuss the differing opinions of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) trustees and the Quaker Socialist Society (QSS) on his invitation to deliver the Salter Lecture.
Quakers plan book on Gaza and Ukraine
A group of Northern Friends Peace Board (NFPB) members are compiling a book of reflections on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Devon Friends build Quaker agroforestry community
Two Quakers in South Devon are planning to create a Quaker agroforestry community.
Christian leaders address Biden on Gaza
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) joined other churches around the world in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during Holy Week. The group ‘Churches for Middle East Peace’, which coordinated the letter, was sending it to world leaders. Signed by more than 140 global Christian leaders, the letter said: ‘We, as global...
Quakers to reenact Penn and Mead case
Friends are organising a reenactment of the 1670 Penn and Mead case, as witness to the jury system.
QSA highlights high levels of debt
Quaker Social Action (QSA) is asking Friends to remember the tenth year of Debt Awareness Week. This year’s focus was on the barriers people face before seeking help.
Scottish Quakers and MSPs debate climate and health
Quakers in Scotland and Medact drew attention to the important links between climate and health at the Scottish Parliament this month.
Israeli peace activist speaks at Friends House
An Israeli peace activist, who goes by the name Or, spoke at Friends House last week. An Israeli conscientious objector and feminist activist, Or said peace activism in Israel has become much harder since 7 October.
Friends hear about nuclear testing in Pacific Islands
Earlier this month, Quakers heard about the consequences of British nuclear weapons testing on Pacific Islanders.