Britain Yearly Meeting has made a statement responding to recent events in Paris and the widespread ‘terror alert’ in areas of Europe. The statement urges a nonviolent response…
The Peace and Service Consultation of the Europe and Middle East Section (EMES) of the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) has issued a statement in the aftermath…
A group of High Wycombe Quakers recently met their member of parliament to discuss the refugee crisis. Friends had what they described as ‘a frank and positive meeting’ with…
The Quaker Care stores in Belfast recently launched a new website, marking the occasion with a party.
Irish Quakers were among those who took part in a national ecumenical prayer service to mark the approach of the Paris climate talks.
The Churches’ Refugee Network, part of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, will hold an advent vigil for refugees on 8 December at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey.
Medical staff, arms control experts, peacebuilders and front-line humanitarian workers were among participants at Medact’s ‘Health Through Peace’ conference held at Friends…
Nearly fifty pilgrims left London on 13 November to walk 200 miles to Paris to witness for action on climate change. When they reach Paris, the pilgrims will call on world leaders…
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