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Building a culture of sanctuary in Refugee Week
31 May 2017
Quakers in Britain have announced a packed programme of events to mark Refugee Week (19–25 June), exploring the role of culture in shaping attitudes to newcomers.
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Fundraising for Yearly Meeting bursaries
28 May 2017
A cycling expedition is being planned to raise money for bursaries to enable Quakers to attend Yearly Meeting Gathering, especially younger Quakers.
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Standing in solidarity against violence
24 May 2017
Quakers in Britain join the international community in condemning the attack on Manchester Arena.
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Marking an anniversary in Friends House
19 May 2017
The first Yearly Meeting in Friends House, London, was held ninety years ago this week.
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Silent protest against fracking
9 May 2017
More than a hundred Quakers climbed windswept Pendle Hill on Saturday. For half an hour, they held a meeting for worship to protest against fracking. Only the skylarks and one or two friendly dogs interrupted their stillness.
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Quarter of Quaker meetings say no to fossil fuels
5 May 2017
More than a quarter of Quaker meetings in Britain have made a commitment to no longer invest in the fossil fuel industry. Quakers in Britain today announced 19 more divestment commitments.