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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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7 December 2017
Stripping back the structure
by Alistair Fuller
Do Quaker ways of working stifle the spirit or allow it to speak? Do they welcome or exclude? For the faith to flourish in these turbulent times, perhaps it's time to take a step back and redefine our processes and structures, says Alistair Fuller.
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5 December 2017
Why rejecting a person seeking sanctuary is a rejection of Christian values
by Tim Gee
Tim Gee explores the faith basis behind the new Sanctuary Everywhere Manifesto, which seeks to support Quakers and others to make refugees welcome.
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17 November 2017
Finding more in common: Quaker interfaith work
by Marigold Bentley
During Interfaith Week, Marigold Bentley considers the ways Quakers engage in interfaith work, and the deeper spiritual value of building these relationships.
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1 November 2017
Witnessing for peace at a time of Remembrance
by Marigold Bentley
As Remembrance Day approaches, Marigold Bentley reflects on ways to emphasise the cost of war and reaffirm a commitment to working for peace.
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11 October 2017
Let's explore the Quaker way
by Mel Cook
Mel Cook discusses the making of the follow-up to a much-loved illustrated children's book that looks to introduce aspects of Quaker faith to young children.
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3 October 2017
Quakerism: a faith for turbulent times
by Jon Martin
For Quaker Week 2017 Jon Martin reflects on how the history of Quakerism means it has always been a faith for uncertain times.