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Quakers say there's room for more
24 September 2018
Across the country, Quakers are preparing a feast of opportunities to welcome everyone to see how the Quaker faith makes a difference, during national Quaker Week, Saturday 29 September to Sunday 7 October.
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Quakers join call to recognise Palestine
13 September 2018
25 years on from the Oslo Accords, Quakers in Britain have this week joined Palestinian, Israeli and UK academics, diplomats, politicians and faith representatives calling for UK recognition of Palestine.
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Quakers to attend party conferences
14 September 2018
Quakers in Britain will be attending party conferences this year as part of an ecumenical delegation.
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UK must show leadership on UNRWA
7 September 2018
Quakers join with UK NGOs to tell the government it must show leadership on UNRWA and the rights of Palestinian refugees.
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Putting the protest back in Protestant
21 August 2018
Take one stand-up comedian and mediator, an actor, activist and biblical scholar, a team of peace activists, and a handful of turbulent priests. Each one exploring the connection between spirituality and activism. Add to that, Quaker worship in stillness that settles, calms and opens hearts. This week, Quakers are offering this mix to thousands enjoying Greenbelt Festival.
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Church leaders call for an end to the hostile environment
10 August 2018
In an open letter to Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, twenty faith representatives have called for an end to the hostile environment.