26th July 2013

Royal assent for same sex marriage bill

by Caroline Humphries

The change in the law that allows same sex couples in England and Wales to marry in Quaker Meetings has been welcomed by the recording clerk for Quakers in Britain.  The…

26th July 2013

Call for credit cost cap

by Caroline Humphries

The Association of Christian Financial Advisers (ACFA) is calling for a cap on the cost of credit.  The call follows new research from R3, the Association of Business…

QUNO in top 100 peace builders
19th July 2013

QUNO in top 100 peace builders

by Caroline Humphries
First charges for anti-drones protest
19th July 2013

First charges for anti-drones protest

by Caroline Humphries
19th July 2013

Justice and peace pilgrims spark debate

by Caroline Humphries

A British Legion chairman has described recent actions of the Peace and Economic Justice pilgrims as ‘a total insult and a total lack of respect’.  His remarks followed…

19th July 2013

Equal marriage ‘tantalisingly close’

by Caroline Humphries

The House of Lords has passed the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill at Third Reading, sending it back to the House of Commons for final agreement.  Some peers wore pink…

19th July 2013

Roseline Akhalu back in court

by Caroline Humphries

On Thursday 18 July Roseline Akhalu faced yet another court ordeal to defend two previous judges’ decisions that she should be allowed to stay in the UK.

12th July 2013

Meeting for Sufferings: Welfare cuts - A growing concern

by Elinor Smallman

On Saturday 6 July, Meeting for Sufferings (MfS) discussed a Quaker response to the welfare cuts in a session of passionate contributions from Friends who spoke of their…

12th July 2013

Meeting for Sufferings: Economy of life, justice and peace for all

by Trish Carn

Economy of Life, Justice and Peace for All is a ‘call to action’ produced by the World Council of Churches (WCC). It is ‘about recognising that the churches must be part of…

12th July 2013

Meeting for Sufferings: Friendly vibrancy

by Trish Carn

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…

12th July 2013

Meeting for Sufferings: Regional Gatherings

by Trish Carn

Regional Meetings are being planned to explore and strengthen the relationship between Area Meetings (AMs) and Meeting for Sufferings (MfS).  MfS Arrangements Group is…

12th July 2013

Meeting for Sufferings: Refurbishment budget revised

by Trish Carn

At Meeting for Sufferings on 6 July, Friends heard a report on the minutes of a recent meeting of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) trustees.