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30 Jun 2012

Armed Forces Day: an alternative viewpoint

Today (30 June) is Armed Forces Day. The idea was introduced in 2009 to "show support for the men and women of the armed forces".
19 Jun 2012

Call for UK Government to ban Israeli settlement goods

Christian Aid and Quakers in Britain are uniting to urge the UK government to impose a ban on the import of Israeli settlement products.
14 Jun 2012

European Quakers' new staff pledge commitment to peace and justice

Two Quakers with a background in environmental and peace activism have been appointed as the new senior staff at the Quaker Council for European Affairs.
14 Jun 2012

Quakers respond to Government Equalities Office Consultation

Quakers in Britain have responded to the government consultation on equal marriage and called for the proposals to allow same-sex couples to marry in religious premises.
13 Jun 2012

The still small voice of an obstinate woman

“The finances are in a mess, the Meeting House is a mess, it's ridiculous. You sitting here on your own. God knows who wandering in and out. It's not safe.” Thus spoke a reasonable man to an obstinate and visionary woman.
30 May 2012

Quakers share critical concerns for earth and economy

Earth and economics were two critical issues Quakers brought to their Yearly Meeting in London this week where around 1000 people gathered.
29 May 2012

Faith bodies urge Cameron to stand firm on committment to equal marriage

Quakers in Britain, Unitarians and Liberal Jews have urged the Prime Minister to stand firm on his commitment to change marriage laws to enable same-sex couples to marry.
21 May 2012

Quakers consider human rights, earth and economics

Around a thousand Quakers will be London 25-28 May for their Yearly Meeting to discern the way forward for Quakers in Britain.
12 May 2012

Quakers announce plans for sustainable refurbishment of Friends House

Trustees for Quakers in Britain have agreed to go ahead with refurbishment of the large meeting space in Friends House, London.
11 May 2012

Benefit cuts trigger 'epidemic of homelessness' in Bristol

Bristol is facing an epidemic of homelessness fuelled by housing benefit cuts. That’s according to campaigners in the city who are planning a ‘Poverty Hearing’.

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