Britain Yearly Meeting

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19 May 2013

Quakers discuss faith, trust and service at Yearly Meeting

Around 1000 Quakers will be in London this week(24 to 27 May) for their Yearly Meeting to discern the way forward for Quakers in Britain.
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.
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.
25 Jul 2011

Quakers consider economic justice and sustainable living

Over 1,500 Quakers gather in Canterbury next week for their annual meeting to discern the way ahead for Quakers in Britain.
5 Dec 2010

New senior Quaker's first comment is attack on government cuts

Paul Parker, newly appointed as the most senior member of staff among Britain's Quakers, has criticised the government's cuts and said they will increase poverty.
11 Nov 2010

British Quakers dump BP shares after ethical pressure

Britain’s Quakers have sold their shares in multinational oil company BP after criticism from both within and outside their own ranks.
3 Aug 2010

British Quaker official announces resignation

British Quakers have announced that their most senior member of staff is standing down from her post. Gillian Ashmore has served for three years.