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Putting your faith in action

​Networks and events

Updated 24 February 2025

On this page you'll find various ways to meet and connect with others.

Networks and events

Resources

Banners, booklets, posters and leaflets

Updated 27 March 2025

We have a wide range of materials to download, print or order.

Banners, booklets, posters and leaflets

Action updates

Grief tending and active hope

Updated 3 April 2025

Sometimes all we can do is be along side one another and sing into the darkness. Bridget Holtom, Faith in Action Lead, has been accompanying some young adults Quakers in Leeds.

Grief tending and active hope

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Faiths urge governments to act on climate change

Updated 17 November 2016

Around 240 eminent faith leaders and representatives from 44 countries have delivered the COP22 Interfaith Climate Statement to United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, at the UN climate change negotiations in Marrakesh. Quakers in Britain, Friends World Committee for Consultation and Quaker United Nations Office are among the signatories.

Faiths urge governments to act on climate change

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How faith and politics can change the world

Updated 29 July 2017

In these days of political turmoil Quakers in Britain are inviting two Quaker politicians to their Yearly Meeting Gathering to explore how faith and politics can change the world.

How politics and faith can change the world

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Quakers reimagine the economic system

Updated 17 July 2018

Young adult Quakers came together this week with a common desire for a new economic system that is fairer, more sustainable and resilient. They call for urgent change and a system more focused on wellbeing and the common good.

Quaker reimagine the economy

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Quakers call for bold national climate policy

Updated 11 October 2018

Quakers in Britain and Friends World Committee for Consultation are today (8 October) bringing together faith leaders and representatives from the Buddhist, Brahma Kumaris, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Quaker communities for an interfaith celebration of sustainable living. They are meeting as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C delivers a sharp message that the world must act now to avoid climate catastrophe. .

Quakers call for bold national climate policy

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Quakers host Greta Thunberg and support climate activists

Updated 24 February 2020

Swedish climate activist and Nobel Prize nominee Greta Thunberg today urged everyone to listen to scientists and face the crisis of climate change. She was welcomed to Friends House by young Quakers.

Quakers host Greta Thunberg and support climate activists

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Facing power and privilege

Updated 27 May 2019

A 1,200 strong gathering of Quakers in London has shared their hopes and fears about the plight of the planet and how power and privilege prevent effective work for justice.

Facing power and privilege

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Quakers challenge new government on top priorities

Updated 2 January 2020

A call to focus on criminal justice, climate justice, migrant rights, and international relations.

Quakers challenge new government on top priorities