Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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26 November 2025
The government’s new asylum policy: a weapon of mass distraction
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa challenges the government's new asylum reforms, and shares some actions we can take to call for a more inclusive and humane asylum system.
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24 November 2025
Exploring the edges of something new: the Quaker Earthcare Gathering seeks ways forward on climate
by Ailish Carroll-Brentnall
Spending time with their differences and finding the creative tensions, this Quaker community reflected on the reality of the climate crisis and our spiritually informed responses.
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24 November 2025
A day with Korean Quaker leader Bongsoo Kwag
by David Mowat
David Mowat toured South Korea in August, making friends across the country. He shares with us his interview with Korean Quaker leader Bongsoo Kwag.
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19 November 2025
Gaza, remembered
by Jonathan Lingham
Remembering what has happening in Gaza also turns our thoughts towards the present and the future. Jonathan Lingham reflects on suffering, grief, hope, and work to be done.
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19 November 2025
Voices for climate and nature in parliament
by Mary Aiston
An invitation to an event in Parliament gives Mary Aiston the opportunity to share Quakers' concern for climate justice and hear from campaigners.
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11 November 2025
Invisible voices
by Lisa Cumming
Lisa Cumming invites an anonymous guest to write about her recent experiences as a Muslim woman whose safety and anxiety are ignored.
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11 November 2025
Bread Not Bombs: honouring those killed in war by preventing future war
by Dixe Wills
Dixe Wills reflects on the old and still relevant messages: 'bread not bombs', and to honour those killed in war by ending all wars.
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5 November 2025
Inter Faith Week: exploring early Quakers and other religions
by Eleanor Nesbitt
Eleanor Nesbitt highlights some fascinating historical examples of George Fox and other Quakers' interactions with other faiths.
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29 October 2025
Getting ready for changes to Yearly Meeting sessions
by Keith Braithwaite
With changes on the way for our Yearly Meeting, Keith Braithwaite shares an update on the work of the Agenda Planning Committee.
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28 October 2025
Peace education in Scotland
by Sarah Komashko
A new Peace Platform provides the opportunity for Scotland to lead the way in peace and disarmament education.
