Blog

10 March 2026

Faith into action: engaging with the 2026 elections

by Lucy le Roux

From meeting local candidates to promoting kindness in public debate, Lucy le Roux shares resources for Quaker communities to use to engage with the political process and speak up for truth, peace and justice.

5 March 2026

7 books to start conversations about peace with children

by Hannah Brock Womack

For World Book Day, Hannah Brock Womack asked some colleagues – and their kids – to share books which start conversations about peace.

5 March 2026

Women's preaching still justified

by Rhiannon Grant

For International Women's Day, Rhiannon Grant reflects on early Quaker support for women's religious leadership ahead of a modern translation of Margaret Fell's seminal text.

25 February 2026

Protecting the right to protest: why we need to act now

by Grace Da Costa

Grace Da Costa explains the new dangers for the right to protest and invites people to join a mass lobby of MPs to challenge the potential legislation.

24 February 2026

An ‘open moment’? Seeking a confident Quaker voice for peace

by Hannah Brock Womack

Hannah Brock Womack shares some initial answers to the question: 'What should we be saying and doing now for peace with a confident Quaker voice?'

17 February 2026

Hope is our covenant: reparations reflections

by Esta Nyeko-Lacek

Reflecting on a reading from bell hooks, Esta Nyeko-Lacek explores how love offers the emotional and ethical groundwork for repair and justice.

9 February 2026

Learning from and praying for the women of Nigeria: World Day of Prayer 2026

by Ali Wallace

Ali tells us about this inclusive and inspiring event hosted in many churches around the country and worldwide, and why it's worth attending.

5 February 2026

Scary silence? 3 ways Quaker meeting for worship is both easy and hard

by Rhiannon Grant

On first impression, Quaker worship involves spending an hour sitting still, in silence, waiting to see if anyone speaks. That could easily sound weird or off-putting. Rhiannon Grant explores why it might also be attractive.

CW: suicidal thoughts

27 January 2026

What should a confident Quaker voice for peace sound like today?

by Hannah Brock Womack

Hannah Brock Womack reflects on the world today, how it makes her feel, signs of hope, and how Quakers can help discern the next steps.

22 January 2026

Understanding gender diversity in our meetings

by Rhiannon Grant

How can Quaker meetings welcome and support people who are trans or gender nonconforming? Rhiannon Grant reflects on a recent paper which can help.