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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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14 October 2026
Continuing growth rather than a quick splash: Quakers and baptism
by Rhiannon Grant
Baptism with water is almost universally used by Christian churches as a ritual of initiation. Quakers are an exception – Rhiannon Grant explains why.
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9 October 2026
The death penalty and the rejection of humanity at its heart
by Oliver Robertson
Oliver Robertson examines the human costs of the death penalty and the harm it does to everyone connected.
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6 October 2026
Sam Sharpe, truth-telling and repair
by Esta Nyeko-Lacek
For Black History Month, Esta Nyeko-Lacek considers the story of Sam Sharpe, leader of a rebellion against enslavement, and what Quakers can learn from it.
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1 October 2026
Expressing faith through poetry
by Rhiannon Grant
For National Poetry Day, Rhiannon Grant collects some Quaker poetry and suggests where to find more.
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16 September 2026
How is the Quaker book of discipline like Doctor Who?
by Rhiannon Grant
Rhiannon Grant explains how the time travelling character, known for the power of regeneration, can help us understand what it means to have a new book of discipline.
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3 September 2026
Whistles, not guns: learning from nonviolent civilian defence in Minnesota
by Rebecca Bellamy
Rebecca Bellamy reflects on what we can learn from civil resistance and community solidarity movements in Minnesota and elsewhere.
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26 August 2026
Why come to Quaker meeting for worship?
by Tim Gee
Tim Gee shares what he finds meaningful about attending Quaker meetings for worship.
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11 August 2026
Tending the fields: reparation reflections
by Jenny Gant
Jenny Gant reflects on the Biblical parable of the weeds and what it might help us understand about addressing historical injustices.
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3 August 2026
Dialogue, freedom of speech, and the right to peaceful protest
by Billy Vaughan
Why is protest part of dialogue? Highlights from Billy Vaughan's recent talk at the National Justice & Peace Network conference.
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16 July 2026
Overheating and planning for the new reality
by Ben Niblett
Ben Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaves.
