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Westminster attack

Updated 22 March 2017

Following events today in London, Paul Parker, Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain, made this statement.

Westminster attack

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Building a culture of sanctuary in Refugee Week

Updated 31 May 2017

Quakers in Britain have announced a packed programme of events to mark Refugee Week (19–25 June), exploring the role of culture in shaping attitudes to newcomers.

Building a culture of sanctuary

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Quakers say there's room for more

Updated 24 September 2018

Across the country, Quakers are preparing a feast of opportunities to welcome everyone to see how the Quaker faith makes a difference, during national Quaker Week, Saturday 29 September to Sunday 7 October.

Quakers say there's room for more

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Brexit needs cooperation not conflict

Updated 29 March 2019

Amid political disarray and confusion, Quakers, among many others, are turning to quiet reflection. Today (Friday) should have been the day that the UK left the European Union. But Parliament has not agreed the best way forward. Tonight, an online Europe-wide dispersed meeting for worship will mark the moment Brexit was expected to take place (midnight Brussels time).

Brexit needs cooperation not conflict

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Standing together against hatred

Updated 10 September 2021

Quakers across Britain are commemorating #HolocaustMemorialDay.

Standing together against hatred

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Join the Hibakusha's call to eliminate nuclear weapons

Updated 16 July 2020

In the coming weeks, Quakers across Britain will be among millions around the world solemnly marking the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombs which destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Join the Hibakusha's call to eliminate nuclear weapons

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Pandemic prompts new ways of Quaker worship and witness

Updated 20 November 2020

Quakers in Britain are set to decide whether to create an online festival for their Yearly Meeting next year.

Pandemic prompts new ways of Quaker worship and witness

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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