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What does Quaker community look like in 2023?

Updated 23 December 2022

Quakers are a worshipping community. Our simple way of worshipping, of seeking the leadings of the Spirit for us, depends on us coming together in groups. It is a corporate act, a recognition that the body has many members. We can worship individually, of course – and many Quakers have our own personal spiritual practices – but we recognise that seeking God's will for us is best done together.

What does Quaker community look like in 2023?

Archive

Updated 28 May 2022

Archived content from past Yearly Meetings, including minutes and videos.

Reporting from the 2017 Quaker Activist Gathering

Updated 12 February 2020

Ruth Tod from Henley Quaker Meeting and the Quaker Peace & Social Witness Central Committee writes of her experiences at the 2017 Quaker Activist Gathering in London.

Reporting from the 2017 Quaker Activist Gathering

Our faith, our work: a look back at 2017

Updated 29 March 2019

I am continually inspired by the breadth, depth and conviction of Quakers' work. Across Britain meetings are taking action inspired by their faith, working to nurture and diversify their communities, and supporting Quaker work to make the world a better place.

A look back at 2017

Eight things we learned at Quaker Activist Gathering 2017

Updated 27 October 2017

There has been a groundswell of activism in 2017, as people respond to threats to women's rights, freedom of movement and our climate, among many other things. As the government are caught up in the detail of enacting Brexit, we're seeing a shift away from lobbying towards less conventional means of influencing Britain's course.

8 things we learned at the 2017 Quaker Activist Gathering

Make 2017 a turning point for peace

Updated 23 May 2017

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