Quakers up and down the country attended ceremonies to mark this year’s International Conscientious Objectors (CO) Day.
US Friends have highlighted how Quaker Meetings can help tackle the growing problem of loneliness.
The government should focus on proven renewable energy solutions, rather than carbon capture, Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has said.
A group of US Friends embarked on a 300-mile march this month to demonstrate against the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants.
Peace campaigners warned the British government last week not to use the eightieth anniversary of VE Day to push for more militarism.
Changes to UK anti-protest powers were made unlawfully, the Court of Appeal ruled two weeks ago.
There has been a surge of newcomers to London Meetings, according to the capital’s local development worker (LDW).
Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has highlighted a new report saying that Inter Faith Week should be strengthened, as communities in the UK face growing division and hate.
Quakers were among 250 peace activists who helped shut down the main gate of RAF Lakenheath.
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