Category - quakers

Straight couple to attempt to register for civil partnership

staff writers — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:15:38 +0000

In the latest challenge to what many see as unfair marriage laws, a straight couple are attempting to register for a civil partnership. They say that a choice of marriage or civil partnership should be open to all couples, regardless of sexuality.

Simplicity is about appropriate living

Jill Segger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:01:42 +0000

Simplicity is perhaps best understood as appropriate living, says Jill Segger. It is about owning and using only what is necessary and not being seduced by that which is dangled before us by advertisers and arbiters of style.

How equality can help reshape society

Jill Segger — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:58:09 +0100

To follow in the way of Jesus should make rank and status irrelevant, says Jill Segger, in the second of a series on Quaker values. Our equal value and dignity before God can re-shape our relationships with each other.

Cultivating the discipline of peace

Jill Segger — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:09:28 +0100

It has been well said that peace is not the absence of noise, trouble or hard work – rather it is to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart, says Jill Segger in the first of a series on the Quaker Testimonies.

Quakers speak of a "challenging faith" in national outreach week

staff writers — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:35:04 +0100

Britain's national Quaker Week has got underway. This is the Quakers' first major outreach event since they hit the headlines by deciding to carry out same-sex marriages on the same basis as opposite-sex ones.

Quakers explore radical approaches to economic justice

staff writers — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:18:11 +0100

Britain's Quakers are hosting a major conference this week to explore radical approaches to economics in the light of both the recession and the dangers of climate change. They will focus on the idea of a “zero-growth economy”.

Affirming same-sex marriage

Press Office — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:33:15 +0100

Symon Hill, associate director of the thinktank Ekklesia, who is himself a Quaker, commented as follows on the decision of the the Quakers' Yearly Meeting in York to affirm same-sex marriages:

Quakers show the way on same-sex marriage

Symon Hill — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:58:55 +0100

The Quakers have become the first major denomination in Britain to endorse same-sex marriage, putting themselves in conflict with the law. Their example is an inspiration to people in other denominations struggling for equality.

Jubilation as Quakers endorse same-sex marriage

staff writers — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:33:48 +0100

Emotions ran high in York this morning as Quakers agreed to carry out same-sex marriages on the same basis as marriages for opposite-sex couples. The decision came after an intense week of debate and reflection at British Quakers' Yearly Meeting.

Quakers on brink of decision on same-sex marriage

staff writers — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:03:42 +0100

Britain's Quakers appear to be on the brink of a decision to put same-sex and heterosexual marriage on an equal footing. This morning will see the final stage of their discussions on the issue at their Yearly Meeting in York.