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Is peace too controversial for the classroom?
"If someone came to you with a video of their family shot by weapons you had sold or traded, would you see the defence exhibition in the same light?" "We have a 100% legitimate show organised with the MoD."* "That has nothing to do with my question. Would you get upset?" "Of course I would." "Why do you still do it then?"
Is peace too controversial for the classroom?
6 ways to make Quaker meeting houses more sustainable
There are many ways to take action against the climate crisis. More than 100 Quakers recently took part in a mass lobby of Parliament at Westminster, urging MPs to take action. Others have been involved in school strikes, anti-fracking action and activism with the growing Extinction Rebellion movement.It's also important to remember that the sustainability we might call for in other areas of our lives applies to our Quaker meetings and meeting houses as well. In my role I've come across many ways meetings are trying to make their properties more sustainable – and seen a lot of opportunities yet to be taken, too. Here are six ways to make a difference.
6 ways to make Quaker meeting houses more sustainable
Remembrance: why it matters
As we enter the time of year when Britain again bows its head on Remembrance Sunday, let us look at why it is important to remember and celebrate the alternative stories.
Remembrance: why it matters
Our faith, our community: a reality check for 2020
As we begin a new decade, how are we doing? What are the challenges and opportunities for us as Quakers?Well, it all depends what lens you're looking through. I've chosen three for this blog: our organisation and structures, our Quaker community, and the world around us.
Our faith, our community: a reality check for 2020
Quaker faith in action in the 2010s: highlights from the decade
British Quakers have been advocates for peace, equality, sustainability and integrity since the 17th century. So what have they been up to recently?
A decade of Quaker faith in action
How to heal divided communities: 5 tips from East African peace campaigners
Quakers in Britain support small East African peace organisations to train community peacebuilders. I take a look at what we can learn from their achievements.
How to heal divided communities: 5 tips from East African peace campaigners
QPSW relief grants: making a difference in difficult circumstances
“My apologies for this late report. It follows a militia attack on the hospital last year which affected staffing and use of the new equipment."
QPSW relief grants: making a difference in difficult circumstances
Working for peace in East Africa during the Covid-19 crisis
Coronavirus has now reached East Africa. Unlike many European countries, most governments in East Africa were very quick to impose movement restrictions in an effort to lessen the spread of the virus.
Working for peace in East Africa during the Covid-19 crisis
Why compassion needs to be at the heart of our response to Channel crossings
Over the past months hundreds of fragile, overloaded boats have made the perilous crossing over the English Channel in search of refuge. For many of the men, women and children on board this is the last stage of a dangerous journey that may have taken them months or even years. They have been fleeing from war torn countries such as Syria, Sudan, Libya and Iraq, from repressive states such as Eritrea, and from countries like Mali where climate change and political unrest put lives at risk.
Why compassion needs to be at the heart of our response to Channel crossings
Let’s talk about money: supporting Quaker work in difficult times
As we approach the end of what has been a very difficult year, the fundraising team thought it would be good to reflect on what we've learned in the last 12 months.
Let’s talk about money: supporting Quaker work in difficult times