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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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8 May 2018
Our faith, our work: a look back at 2017
by Paul Parker
With the launch of our latest annual review, we take the opportunity to celebrate a vibrant year of Quaker activity.
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2 May 2018
Telling our stories: exploring the Quaker way
by Alistair Fuller
Quaker faith is rooted in personal and communal experience. Alistair Fuller reflects on the freedom and discipline involved in exploring the Quaker way.
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6 April 2018
Quaker funerals: community and contribution
by Paul Parker
Paul Parker explores what happens at a Quaker funeral – a simple meeting where all present are able to share reflections and memories.
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21 March 2018
Safeguarding matters
by Neil Jarvis
Neil Jarvis explains why a shared understanding of safeguarding is important for Quaker meetings, and reports back from a recent conference for coordinators.
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21 February 2018
A testimony of divine grace: Quakers and same-sex marriage
by Michael Booth
In 2009 Quakers in Britain affirmed same-sex marriage. Michael Booth looks back at 60 years of Quaker work towards recognising same-sex relationships.
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16 February 2018
Shaping our future: children and young people at Yearly Meeting 2018
by Howard Nurden
Younger voices have long played a part in Quaker decision-making. This year it's particularly important their voices are heard, says Howard Nurden.
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1 February 2018
Sharing the costs: Opening access to Yearly Meeting 2018
by Ann Pfeiffer
Ann Pfeiffer outlines how the support of Friends will help more Quakers in Britain take part in our annual gathering.
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25 January 2018
Thousands of Quakers are divesting from fossil fuels
by Sunniva Taylor
32 per cent of area Quaker meetings have divested from fossil fuels. Three Quakers tell Sunniva Taylor how they did it.
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5 January 2018
Mental health in meetings: Continuing the conversation
by Oliver Waterhouse
Oliver Waterhouse gives an overview of new steps being taken in 2018 to engage with mental health in Quaker meetings.
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1 January 2018
Our Quaker year: 5 meeting insights for 2018
by Juliet Prager
Inspiring leadership, new growth and astonishing arrays of cake – Juliet Prager shares her experiences of visiting Quaker meetings across the country.
