The historical moment when the first same sex marriages became legal in England and Wales on Saturday 29 March was warmly welcomed by many Quakers in Britain. Paul Parker,…
Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) has supported a petition organised by Hackney Council that highlights the problems of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). FOBTs…
Three Gerald Hodgett grants have been given to Quaker studies students and graduates to turn their research findings into practical resources for Meetings and Friends, the…
The most important gathering of international Friends will be held in South America for the first time in 2016. The next International Representatives’ Meeting (IRM) of…
The Scottish Referendum, now only six months away, was the main subject for discussion in the afternoon at General Meeting for Scotland (GM) held on 8 March. The Glasgow…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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