28th March 2014

Quaker Tapestry recognised by Arts Council England

by Ian Kirk-Smith

The Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal has been recognised for its outstanding work by Arts Council England.  In the recent round of accreditation by the Arts Council the team…

World war one resource pack launched
21st March 2014

World war one resource pack launched

by Ian Kirk-Smith
21st March 2014

Peace witness priest imprisoned

by Ian Kirk-Smith

A Catholic priest has been sentenced to twenty-eight days in prison for non-payment of fines arising from numerous nonviolent peace protests against war and war preparations.

21st March 2014

Initiative launched to combat modern slavery

by Ian Kirk-Smith

A ground-breaking ecumenical initiative to combat modern slavery and human trafficking has been backed by Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, and pope Francis.  The…

21st March 2014

African Quaker peacebuilders’ exhibition

by Ian Kirk-Smith

The work of African Quaker peacebuilders is being highlighted by an exhibition and book – This Light that Pushes Me – to be launched at Friends House in London on 9…

14th March 2014

Friends choose to fast

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Quaker Meetings throughout Britain are being encouraged to take part in the national day of fasting on April 4 and to support the End Hunger Fast campaign by holding events and…

Mental health on the agenda
14th March 2014

Mental health on the agenda

by Ian Kirk-Smith
14th March 2014

Fair Penny petition opens to organisations

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Over a thousand people have now signed the Fair Penny petition set up by Friends in Wanstead.  Those who sign the petition pledge that they are prepared to pay an extra penny…

14th March 2014

Quaker school governors meet

by Ian Kirk-Smith

How boarders are best integrated into Quaker schools was one of the themes of the recent conference of governors of Quaker schools.  The conference, which was held at the end…

7th March 2014

Quaker fined for peaceful protest

by Ian Kirk-Smith

A seventy-year-old Quaker from West Yorkshire has refused to pay a fine given to her for participating in a peaceful protest at an arms fair in London in September 2013.

7th March 2014

Moscow concern over Ukraine

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Moscow Monthly Meeting have asked Quakers worldwide to pray and work with them for peace in Ukraine.  Friends in Moscow recently met to discuss the situation in Ukraine, and…

7th March 2014

Turrell success in London

by Ian Kirk-Smith

Four works by the artist James Turrell are on display at a leading London gallery until early April.  The four frosted-glass screens, animated by sophisticated displays of…