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Cancellation of national Quaker events
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, Quakers in Britain are cancelling four national events planned for March and April. Update: They are advising meetings not to gather in person while the current social distancing guidance is in force.
Cancellation of national Quaker events
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Make 2017 a turning point for peace
At the close of a turbulent year, Paul Parker, Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain, has spoken publicly following recent attacks in Berlin, Egypt and elsewhere.
Make 2017 a turning point for peace
Westminster attack
Following events today in London, Paul Parker, Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain, made this statement.
Westminster attack
Building a culture of sanctuary in Refugee Week
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
Quakers say there's room for more
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
Brexit needs cooperation not conflict
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
Standing together against hatred
Quakers across Britain are commemorating #HolocaustMemorialDay.
Standing together against hatred
Join the Hibakusha's call to eliminate nuclear weapons
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
Pandemic prompts new ways of Quaker worship and witness
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