QPSW introduces latest peaceworkers
16th September 2016

QPSW introduces latest peaceworkers

by Tara Craig
16th September 2016

Australian Quakers voice concern over plebiscite

by Harry Albright

Quakers in Australia have written to Malcolm Turnbull, the prime minister, to urge him to put marriage equality before the Australian parliament rather than holding a plebiscite on…

16th September 2016

Peace Hub reveals theme for autumn

by Tara Craig

The Peace Hub in Birmingham has chosen ‘Think Global, Act Local, Get Equal’ as its theme for September and October.

16th September 2016

Interest in early Quakers

by Tara Craig

A free online course on early Quakerism has attracted more than 5,000 students from all over the world.

16th September 2016

Young Friends reflect on ministry

by Tara Craig

Eighty-two Friends aged from fifteen to eighteen joined eleven adult volunteers for this year’s Senior Conference for young Friends in the southern half of England.

New face at The Retreat
16th September 2016

New face at The Retreat

by Harry Albright
16th September 2016

Call by FWCC for prayer and action on peace

by Harry Albright

Each year on 21 September the World Council of Churches calls on churches to observe the UN International Day of Prayer for Peace. It is also the UN–sponsored International Day…

9th September 2016

Rowntree report highlights inequality and referendum vote

by The Friend Newsdesk

A report just released by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has highlighted the close link between poverty and those who voted for Brexit in the EU referendum.

Junior Gathering 2016
9th September 2016

Junior Gathering 2016

by Tara Craig
9th September 2016

Young Friends gather in Yorkshire

by Tara Craig

Yorkshire Friends Holiday School (YFHS) took place at Bootham School, York, from 21-28 August.

9th September 2016

Old Jordans put on market

by The Friend Newsdesk

The historic six-acre estate and property at Old Jordans in Buckinghamshire is on sale for £15 million.

9th September 2016

Volunteers help with calendar 

by Tara Craig

Volunteers at the Quaker Tapestry Museum have chosen tapestry panels for the museum’s 2017 calendar and offered personal responses to their favourite ones.