Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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23 November 2022
All change please!
by Michael Booth
Since 2019 Quakers in Britain have been revising their book of discipline, currently called Quaker faith & practice. Michael Booth tells us more about the project and shares an update from the revision committee.
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27 October 2022
Becoming an anti-racist faith community
by Siobhan Haire
As Black History Month draws to a close, Siobhán Haire shares how Quakers are taking action on becoming an anti-racist employer and faith community.
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26 September 2022
How our family was welcomed into meeting
by Ruth Wilde
For Quaker Week, Ruth Wilde shares how her Quaker community has supported her family at different times.
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31 August 2022
Giving in a time of uncertainty
by Beth Follini
As the cost of living spirals, Beth Follini looks at how the principle of equal generosity can continue to sustain Quaker work.
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25 May 2022
What do Friends need from Quaker decision-making bodies?
by Sarah Donaldson
Sarah Donaldson invites Quakers to get involved in a review of decision-making at Quakers in Britain.
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28 April 2022
How will a blended Yearly Meeting work?
by Adwoa Burnley and Fred Langridge
The annual assembly of the Quaker church in Britain will be held both online and in person this year. Adwoa Burnley and Fred Langridge explain how it will work.
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21 April 2022
All together now!
by Jessica Metheringham
Jessica Metheringham introduces 'All-together worship', a monumental meeting for worship that will take place during Yearly Meeting.
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10 March 2022
Inclusion and diversity: reflecting on our journey so far
by Edwina Peart
Edwina Peart challenges Quakers to unify the equality agenda, in this abridged Friends Quarterly article.
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1 February 2022
Welcoming gender diversity: what does love require of us?
by Fred Langridge
Following the Quaker decision to affirm trans and non-binary people, Fred Langridge reflects on how Quakers can live this out.
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4 January 2022
5 reasons to be a Quaker in 2022
by Paul Parker
As a new year begins, Paul Parker finds five good reasons to be a Quaker in 2022.