30th September 2022

US Friends issue ‘call to action’ over values

by Rebecca Hardy

A group of US Friends has issued an ‘urgent call to action’ about what it sees as the undermining of Quaker testimonies in wider society.

30th September 2022

Quakers oppose Rwanda deportations

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers are continuing to urge the government to drop its plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Friends get ready for Quaker Week 2022
23rd September 2022

Friends get ready for Quaker Week 2022

by Rebecca Hardy
23rd September 2022

Quakers call for interfaith commitment to climate justice

by Rebecca Hardy

More than sixty Friends issued a rousing call to action to ‘open ourselves to this pregnant sense of the present’ after attending a three-day gathering aimed at tackling the…

23rd September 2022

City of London witness for John Woolman anniversary

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers are honouring the 250th anniversary of John Woolman’s death with silent witness in the City of London.

23rd September 2022

Stop decline of ‘truth in public life’, Quaker MP tells parliament

by Rebecca Hardy

Action must be taken to reverse ‘the decline in standards in public life’ if parliament and our democracy are not to be undermined, Quaker Ruth Cadbury told other MPs at a…

16th September 2022

Quakers tell PM to focus on climate justice, peace and truth

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has written to the new prime minister Liz Truss urging her to focus on three priorities: climate justice and cost of living; peace; and truth and…

16th September 2022

Anti-frackers vow to reintroduce Lancashire campaigns

by Rebecca Hardy

Anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire have said they will bring back protests if the government pushes ahead with plans to reintroduce fracking.

16th September 2022

Friends hold vigils for Loss and Action Day

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers up and down the country are getting ready to hold vigils for the international Loss and Action Day – standing in solidarity with those living with the worst impacts of…

Friends make progress on Book of Discipline
16th September 2022

Friends make progress on Book of Discipline

by Rebecca Hardy
16th September 2022

Quakers mix internationally for World Quaker Day

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends have been encouraged to join international Friends for worship to celebrate this autumn’s World Quaker Day. The Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) invited…