23rd February 2024

Quakers urge end to Rafah offensive

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has written to the prime minister calling for the UK to use diplomatic pressure to urge Israel to change course.

Children play major role at London event
23rd February 2024

Children play major role at London event

by Rebecca Hardy
23rd February 2024

Friends uphold Liverpool Quaker in climate trial

by Rebecca Hardy

Liverpool Quakers are upholding a local Friend on trial for climate witness this week.

16th February 2024

Inter Faith Network faces imminent closure

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends are being urged to write to MPs and sign a petition to save the Inter Faith Network (IFN) from closure.

16th February 2024

Quaker socialists discuss private schools

by Rebecca Hardy

The Quaker Socialist Society (QSS) discussed how state schools and Quaker private schools can promote ‘life-long Quaker values’ last month.

Friends pilot peer mediation scheme
16th February 2024

Friends pilot peer mediation scheme

by Rebecca Hardy
16th February 2024

Peace cranes from Hiroshima

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers were involved in a ‘Trees of Peace’ installation on display in Coventry Council House last month; it will be touring Coventry libraries for the rest of 2024. The…

16th February 2024

European elections a ‘turning point’, says QCEA

by Rebecca Hardy

Polls suggest that the European electorate is increasingly concerned with climate change, poverty, and public health, Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) has said.

9th February 2024

Quakers speak on Gaza genocide ruling

by Rebecca Hardy

Following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that ‘there is a plausible risk Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza’, Britain Yearly Meeting…

Woodbrooke tapestries need new Quaker home
9th February 2024

Woodbrooke tapestries need new Quaker home

by Rebecca Hardy
9th February 2024

Holocaust Memorial Day

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers marked Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) last month, attending local and national events. With the theme of this year’s HMD being ‘the fragility of freedom’, Oliver…

9th February 2024

Sutton Coldfield Meeting House lauded for sustainability

by Rebecca Hardy

Sutton Coldfield Meeting House has been cited as an example of best practice in making faith buildings more sustainable.