29th November 2024

Lakenheath call to join anti-nuclear treaty

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers gathered again at RAF Lakenheath this month, to oppose plans to station US nuclear weapons in Britain for the first time since 2008. 

29th November 2024

London inches closer to single AM

by Rebecca Hardy

Around 150 London Friends met last month to consider progress towards forming a London Area Meeting (AM). 

29th November 2024

Faiths vital for good relations, says minister

by Rebecca Hardy

Faith communities are key to long-term harmony, Wajid Khan, faith minister, told a major conference at Friends House last week.

Quaker army doctor lays white poppy wreath
22nd November 2024

Quaker army doctor lays white poppy wreath

by Rebecca Hardy
22nd November 2024

Friends witness for COP29 summit

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers rallied for the Global Day of Action for COP29 last week, in the middle of the international climate summit. 

22nd November 2024

BYM presses David Lammy on genocide

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has joined calls for the foreign secretary to urgently clarify comments he made in the House of Commons.

22nd November 2024

Sheffield Friends discern on cocoa

by Rebecca Hardy

Sheffield Quakers are seeking Friends to join their discernment in how to witness against exploitation within the cocoa trade. 

22nd November 2024

US Friends unveil ‘Common Testimony’

by Rebecca Hardy

US Quakers have unveiled a new project aimed at supporting Meetings to heal interpersonal violence within their communities.

Surge in demand for white poppies
15th November 2024

Surge in demand for white poppies

by Rebecca Hardy
15th November 2024

US Friends speak on Donald Trump win

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers in the US have urged the US president Donald Trump ‘to uphold the US Constitution, to comply with national and international laws, and to respect the rights and dignity…

15th November 2024

Glebe House closed after safeguarding concerns

by Rebecca Hardy

The Quaker-founded Glebe House, which closed this summer, was forced to permanently shut after concerns around its safeguarding practices and management.

15th November 2024

Chester Quakers ask ‘Why Prison?’

by Rebecca Hardy

Chester Quakers shone the spotlight on befriending prisoners last month.