30th October 2020

Yearly Meeting registration opens

by Rebecca Hardy

Up to one thousand Friends are expected to gather online next month for Quakers’ first online Yearly Meeting Gathering.

30th October 2020

London Quakers want to ‘build back better’

by Rebecca Hardy

London Quakers gathered last week for a Build Back Better event featuring author and Quaker descendant Mark Thomas, founder of the The 99% Campaign. The event explored the…

30th October 2020

Surrey Friend on race

by Rebecca Hardy

A Quaker from Godalming Meeting gave a talk on racism this month based on her experiences of growing up in the UK with parents from the Windrush generation.

30th October 2020

Hitchin abolitionists remembered

by Rebecca Hardy

Hitchin Quakers have been noted for their historic work in the abolition movement as part of commemorations for Anti-Slavery Day. ‘Hitchin was one of the first towns in…

Quaker composer receives OBE
23rd October 2020

Quaker composer receives OBE

by Rebecca Hardy
23rd October 2020

Exeter Quakers in Quaker Week radio

by Rebecca Hardy

Seven Exeter Quakers provided the early morning ‘Pause for Thought’ session for the local BBC radio station to mark Quaker Week.

Friends talk sanctuary and migration
23rd October 2020

Friends talk sanctuary and migration

by Rebecca Hardy
23rd October 2020

Quakers alerted to ‘doubtful appeals’

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends have been urged to be wary of ‘doubtful appeals’ from organisations purporting to be Quaker which may not be. The warnings come after many members and individuals have…

23rd October 2020

Cambridge Friends boost virtual outreach

by Rebecca Hardy

Cambridge Friends have been increasing their virtual outreach this year with a series of online events open to the public. Starting with a series of Zoom gatherings called…

Quaker-linked scientist wins Nobel Prize
23rd October 2020

Quaker-linked scientist wins Nobel Prize

by Rebecca Hardy
23rd October 2020

FWCC joins call for safe environment

by Rebecca Hardy

FWCC signed a letter along with 858 signatures to appeal to the Human Rights Council to recognise, without delay, the right to a ‘safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable…

The Retreat announces major expansion
16th October 2020

The Retreat announces major expansion

by Rebecca Hardy