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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

Meeting for Sufferings

Papers and minutes

Updated 8 March 2024

This page contains papers for the next meeting. It also provides links to minutes and papers for recent meetings.

Papers and minutes

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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

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8 badass Quaker women

Updated 19 March 2019

According to Urban Dictionary, the word 'badass' is: "1. A general term used to describe behaviour that is fearless, authentic, compassionate, and ethical. 2. Well above the social standard for 'normal' behaviour." It's also a gender neutral term, which I rate.

8 badass Quaker women

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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

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8 questions Gavin Williamson needs to answer about army schools

Updated 9 April 2018

Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence, has commissioned a review of the benefits of schools with a 'military ethos'. The military's “skills, values, and can-do attitude can inspire today's young people to challenge themselves and reach their potential," according to Williamson.

8 Questions Gavin Williamson needs to answer about army schools

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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

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Syria: 6 things you can do

Updated 19 April 2018

In recent weeks my mind has been occupied with thoughts of Syria. I have spent a lot of time reading the reactions of Syrian activists in the diaspora to the launch of airstrikes, and listening to what my Syrian friends thought, many of whom still have family living there. For those of us not directly impacted by the conflict, and who haven't experienced the unimaginable suffering and loss as a result, what can we do?

Syria: 6 things you can do

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8 things you may not know about the right to vote

Updated 6 February 2018

Today, 6 February 2018, marks 100 years since the Representation of the People Act was granted Royal Assent and became law. It was a landmark piece of legislation. For the first time, women were explicitly included in the franchise for national elections. Many Quakers were involved in long-standing universal suffrage movements including Anne Knight, Alice Clark, Emily Ford, Hilda Clark, Helen Sturge and Edith Pye.

8 things you may not know about the right to vote

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6 ways to make Quaker meeting houses more sustainable

Updated 22 July 2019

There are many ways to take action against the climate crisis. More than 100 Quakers recently took part in a mass lobby of Parliament at Westminster, urging MPs to take action. Others have been involved in school strikes, anti-fracking action and activism with the growing Extinction Rebellion movement.It's also important to remember that the sustainability we might call for in other areas of our lives applies to our Quaker meetings and meeting houses as well. In my role I've come across many ways meetings are trying to make their properties more sustainable – and seen a lot of opportunities yet to be taken, too. Here are six ways to make a difference.

6 ways to make Quaker meeting houses more sustainable