13th May 2011

Christian Aid Week supported

by Friend Newsdesk

Quakers throughout Britain are supporting Christian Aid Week (15-21 May) by raising funds and promoting campaigns on global poverty.

6th May 2011

Osama’s death prompts mixed reactions

by Symon Hill

Faith groups and religious leaders have cautioned against celebrating the death of Osama bin Laden. Some have also been critical of the killing and warned that it is unlikely to…

Arresting  times
6th May 2011

Arresting times

by Symon Hill
6th May 2011

Egyptian pacifist jailed

by Friend news

Peace and human rights campaigners have expressed dismay at the news that an Egyptian pacifist has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for ‘insulting the military’.…

6th May 2011

Friends lay down peace vigil

by Friend news

A monthly Quaker peace vigil in London’s Trafalgar Square will take place for the last time at noon on Saturday. The vigil has been held in the Square every month since 1 May…

29th April 2011

Poverty Truth Commission

by Symon Hill

Poverty will be overcome only if people at the ‘sharp end’ are at the centre of policy-making. That’s the view of the Poverty Truth Commission, who insist that ‘charity…

Salisbury Quakers celebrate
29th April 2011

Salisbury Quakers celebrate

by Friendweb
29th April 2011

Will and Kate invited to support Equal Love Campaign

by Friendweb

The world’s most famous nearly-married couple received a thought-provoking and unusual gift on Monday, when supporters of same-sex marriage attempted to recruit them to their…

Scottish and Welsh elections
22nd April 2011

Scottish and Welsh elections

by Symon Hill
Israeli peace activist murdered
22nd April 2011

Israeli peace activist murdered

by Ian Kirk-Smith
22nd April 2011

Soup run reprieved?

by Symon Hill

Quakers in London remain concerned about the plight of homeless people in the city following confusion over a potential council decision. A housing charity has predicted that…