Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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21 February 2018
A testimony of divine grace: Quakers and same-sex marriage
by Michael Booth
In 2009 Quakers in Britain affirmed same-sex marriage. Michael Booth looks back at 60 years of Quaker work towards recognising same-sex relationships.
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6 February 2018
8 things you may not know about the right to vote
by Jessica Metheringham
Jessica Metheringham highlights eight lesser known facts about the struggle for the right to vote in Britain.
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2 February 2018
Join the growing Sanctuary Everywhere movement
by Tatiana Garavito
As hundreds of Quakers act in solidarity with refugees and migrants, Tatiana Garavito invites new meetings and individuals to join the movement.
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12 December 2017
How we can help prevent tragedies like Grenfell
by Gurpreet Bola
Gurpreet Bola writes about economic forces at work that made the catastrophic fire at Grenfell Tower possible, and shares the Quaker responses so far.
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23 November 2017
Eight ways that Quakers can shape Britain’s economy for the better
by Kat Wall
Kat Wall harvests insights that emerged from a weekend-long training for Quakers who wish to build a new economy.
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5 November 2017
The Living Wage is a victory we can build on
by Gurpreet Bola
Quakers have championed the Living Wage within the structures of the faith. Gurpreet Bola surveys the horizon for new ways to tackle economic inequality.
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29 September 2017
How do we build an economy on Quaker principles?
by Gurpreet Bola
Dozens of Quaker reading groups are now getting to grips with new economic theories. As we launch a new resource, Gurpreet Bola explores the historical roots of today's unequal system.
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8 September 2017
Quaker communities – loving, inclusive and all-age?
by Juliet Prager
After hearing the call to examine diversity amongst Quakers in Britain, Juliet Prager explores the next steps.
