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Sowing seeds for a Quaker new economy
In 2015, dozens of Quakers from around the country contributed to the creation of 10 principles for an new economy rooted in Quaker values of equality, truth, simplicity and peace.
Sowing seeds for a new economy
How do we build an economy on Quaker principles?
One year ago, Quaker Peace & Social Witness began publishing a series of booklets about the new economy. Since then, Quakers in reading groups across Scotland, England and Wales have used these booklets to develop answers to the question: how do we build an economy based on Quaker principles?
How do we build an economy on Quaker principles?
Eight ways that Quakers can shape Britain’s economy for the better
Thirty Quakers from around Britain recently spent a weekend in Manchester at a new economy training run by the Economics and Sustainability team and subcommittee. Together, they explored what might need to change in order to make our economy into a system that values people and the planet before profit.
8 ways that Quakers can shape Britain’s economy for the better
What does climate breakdown have to do with our work on migration?
Much of our current political discourse engages with climate change and migration each in isolation. This deflects the necessary conversations around power, distribution of resources and justice. It also divides our efforts around creating a peaceful and just world.
What does climate breakdown have to do with our work on migration?
A brief history of Quakers and banking
Alongside famous manufacturing businesses with Quaker origins like Cadbury, Rowntree's and Clarks, there are two other household names whose early success was built by Quakers: Lloyds and Barclays. These big names in banking might not occur to you when you think of Quaker values of peace, equality and sustainability, but both were established by Quaker families. Though they no longer have a Quaker connection, Lloyds was formed in 1765, while Barclays began back in 1690.
A brief history of Quakers and banking
Learning and leading: Quaker climate action in 2020
In my first few weeks as Activism Support Coordinator at Quakers in Britain, I've been amazed at the extent, variety and creativity of Quaker action on climate change.
Learning and leading: Quaker climate action in 2020
UN climate talks: 6 ways for Quakers to secure our climate future
As a faith community, Quakers have pledged to address the root causes of climate breakdown. To do this, we are called to act at every level: locally, nationally and internationally.
6 ways to secure our climate future
Witnessing for peace at a time of Remembrance
As Remembrance Day approaches Quakers may find themselves having to consider whether or not to attend community commemorations, church services, parades or participate in wreath-laying. As Quakers, our natural inclination is to stay away from events which seem to glorify Britain's military past. Instead we may wish to focus on events that focus on the cost of war, and that encourage people to work for peace.
Witnessing for peace at a time of Remembrance
Reflecting on our action for the planet
Quakers do not have a creed, a statement that sums up our core beliefs, but for centuries we have used a short list of Advices and queries to guide us to question ourselves and discern how we are each led to act. Tellingly, they are offered 'for the comfort and discomfort of Friends' while we seek our own ways forward, listening for the inner Light.
Reflecting on our action for the planet
Roots and branches: sharing and supporting our Quaker work
I still remember how inspired I was when I read a particular letter from a donor to Britain Yearly Meeting.
Roots and branches - sharing and supporting our Quaker work