The vibrancy initiative is a joint initiative by the trustees of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) and Woodbrooke. It is a process of exploration and development in several…
Regional Meetings are being planned to explore and strengthen the relationship between Area Meetings (AMs) and Meeting for Sufferings (MfS). MfS Arrangements Group is…
At Meeting for Sufferings on 6 July, Friends heard a report on the minutes of a recent meeting of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) trustees.
‘Close to poetry when they are good’, was how Jennifer Barraclough, clerk to Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) trustees, described operational plans, with 2013’s as a case in point.
A proposal was brought to Meeting for Sufferings (MfS), at its request, to begin a process engaging the entire Yearly Meeting in drawing up a new long term framework to cover the…
‘We spent three days living our individual testimonies in common, in community, groping our way to discernment through the mists and the shadows, believing the best of each…
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has highlighted the severe impact that rising living costs are having on low income households. A recently published report reveals that state…
The fiftieth group of ecumenical accompaniers to visit Palestine and Israel have been confirmed by Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW).
Events have been held across the country to celebrate Cooperatives Fortnight from 22 June to 6 July. Lectures, workshops, food and drink tasting, live music performances,…
Swarthmoor Hall is experimenting with a two hour Meeting for Worship. The sixteenth century Hall is welcoming local Friends and newcomers to join in the extended worship…
Rajagopal PV, the inspirational leader of Ekta Parishad (United Forum) in India, has decided to step down from his role in the movement.
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