Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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19 November 2025
Gaza, remembered
by Jonathan Lingham
Remembering what has happening in Gaza also turns our thoughts towards the present and the future. Jonathan Lingham reflects on suffering, grief, hope, and work to be done.
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11 November 2025
Invisible voices
by Lisa Cumming
Lisa Cumming invites an anonymous guest to write about her recent experiences as a Muslim woman whose safety and anxiety are ignored.
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11 November 2025
Bread Not Bombs: honouring those killed in war by preventing future war
by Dixe Wills
Dixe Wills reflects on the old and still relevant messages: 'bread not bombs', and to honour those killed in war by ending all wars.
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5 November 2025
Inter Faith Week: exploring early Quakers and other religions
by Eleanor Nesbitt
Eleanor Nesbitt highlights some fascinating historical examples of George Fox and other Quakers' interactions with other faiths.
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29 October 2025
Getting ready for changes to Yearly Meeting sessions
by Keith Braithwaite
With changes on the way for our Yearly Meeting, Keith Braithwaite shares an update on the work of the Agenda Planning Committee.
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28 October 2025
Peace education in Scotland
by Sarah Komashko
A new Peace Platform provides the opportunity for Scotland to lead the way in peace and disarmament education.
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20 October 2025
Quakers and COP30: bearing witness to care
by Tanya Jones
Our climate is in crisis. What political and social action can we take as COP30 approaches?
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15 October 2025
Quakers and antisemitism
by Tony Stoller
Tony Stoller reflects on the need to improve understanding between the Jewish and Quaker communities in Britain, from his experience as a member of both.
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14 October 2025
Remembering, cooperating, and working for change
by Judith Baker
How does it feel to be a Quaker in an important civic role who is invited to be part of the remembrance day service at the town war memorial? Does the military involvement risk celebrating rather than commemorating? How can we show respect without forgetting civilian victims, how can we prioritise 'Never Again' over glory?
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8 October 2025
Quaker witness in the criminal justice system
by Melanie Jameson
Melanie Jameson, convenor of the Quakers in Criminal Justice (QICJ) working group, shares some actions Quakers can take ahead of National Prisons Week.
