3rd March 2017

Scottish GM focus on God

by Harry Albright

Gretchen Castle, general secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation, will lead a discussion on the nature of God at the General Meeting for Scotland in Edinburgh on…

3rd March 2017

CO event at National Memorial Arboretum

by Harry Albright

The work of conscientious objectors in the second world war will be highlighted at an event in March at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) in Alrewas in Staffordshire. The event…

3rd March 2017

Green spirituality retreat

by Harry Albright

The Bamford Quaker Community is hosting a retreat on Green Spirituality in late March.

3rd March 2017

Quakers & Business Spring Gathering

by Harry Albright

The Quakers & Business Spring Gathering this year will explore the Quaker Business Method – but with a twist.

New director for AFSC
24th February 2017

New director for AFSC

by Harry Albright
24th February 2017

Leaveners to be laid down?

by Harry Albright

Trustees of Leaveners, the Quaker community arts charity, have decided to call an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for 4 March to consider a proposal to lay the organisation…

24th February 2017

JRF report warns of increased poverty

by Harry Albright

Millions of ‘just managing families’ are on the tipping point of falling into poverty as the cost of living rises, according to new research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation…

24th February 2017

‘Online retreat’ launched for Young Adult Friends

by The Friend Newsdesk

Young adult Friends from all over the world have been invited to join a journey of discovery, transformation and leadings of the Spirit organised by the Woodbrooke Quaker Study…

24th February 2017

YFGM gather in Edinburgh

by The Friend Newsdesk

Young Friends General Meeting (YFGM) is holding a gathering in Scotland for the first time in a decade this weekend.

24th February 2017

Quaker Tapestry Museum retains national award

by Harry Albright

The Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal has retained its ‘Hidden Gem’ classification awarded by the tourist board for England. The accolade recognises outstanding attractions that…

24th February 2017

‘Quaker faith & practice’ feedback sought

by Harry Albright

A major project involving Friends throughout Britain is reaching a conclusion.

17th February 2017

Quakers condemn end of child refugee scheme

by Harry Albright

A letter and statement addressed to Amber Rudd, the home secretary, expressing concern at the intention to suspend the programme to resettle unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in…