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Friends House opens for bookings

Updated 26 May 2021

As restrictions around Covid-19 change, Friends House is open for event bookings. Quakers warmly welcome you to the ethical and sustainable venue opposite Euston Station.

Friends House welcomes bookings

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Book now for Quaker Gathering

Updated 3 June 2021

A three-week summer festival of faith promises to be the highlight of the year for Quakers in Britain. Bookings are now open.

Book now for Quaker Gathering

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Preparing for Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021

Updated 27 May 2022

More than one thousand Quakers have booked their places for Yearly Meeting Gathering (YMG) next month, for time to share Quaker faith and fellowship.

Preparing for Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021

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Quakers consider living equality and truth in a time of crisis

Updated 30 July 2021

Yearly Meeting Gathering is well underway for more than 2,000 Quakers in Britain. They will be considering racial justice, climate justice and social inclusion. Already some stirring and sensitive sessions have set the scene for this three-week festival of faith and fellowship.

Quakers consider living equality and truth in a time of crisis

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Twenty years on: reflecting on 11 September attacks

Updated 11 September 2021

Twenty years ago a horrific set of terrorist attacks took place in the United States, killing and wounding thousands of people.

Twenty years on: reflecting on 11 September attacks

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Remembering for peace

Updated 11 December 2022

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the guns fell silent and World War I ended. More than 100 years later, at 11.00am on 11 November, the nations will pause to remember. In silence and hope.

Remembering for peace

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Yearly Meeting to focus on faith, community and action

Updated 1 February 2022

Quakers in Britain's annual gathering will take place on 27–30 May 2022 with a focus on 'faith, community and action'.

Quakers in Britain's annual gathering to focus on faith, community and action

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Yearly Meeting - "Faith, community and action"

Updated 8 March 2024

The annual gathering of Quakers in Britain will for the first time this year be a blended event, held online and at Friends House in London from 27-30 May.

Yearly Meeting - "Faith, community and action"

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Summer fun and connections for young Quakers

Updated 4 February 2025

As the new school year gets underway, young Quakers are looking back on summer residentials spent with friends old and new, expanding their understanding of Quaker life and beliefs.

Summer fun and connections for young Quakers

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World Bank and UK government heed calls for debt relief for countries hit by climate crisis

Updated 4 February 2025

Years of collective calls by Quakers and others have led to the UK government and World Bank offering debt pauses to countries experiencing climate crises.

World Bank and UK government heed calls for debt relief for countries hit by climate crisis