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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
5 August 2021
Seventy six years ago, atomic bombs were dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thousands perished in these attacks, and countless others continued to suffer from the consequences of the bombings. This week and next Quakers are joining with others to remember the victims of this devastating violence, and to recommit to work for nuclear disarmament.
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Quakers consider living equality and truth in a time of crisis
30 July 2021
Yearly Meeting Gathering is well underway for more than 2,000 Quakers in Britain. They will be considering racial justice, climate justice and social inclusion. Already some stirring and sensitive sessions have set the scene for this three-week festival of faith and fellowship.
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Quakers consider living equality and truth in a time of crisis
8 July 2021
An inspirational array of events highlighting Quaker faith in action are lined up for the Fringe around the Yearly Meeting Gathering (YMG) of Quakers in Britain – including mindful dancing, singing and theatre, worship, business and lectures.
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Preparing for Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021
24 June 2021
More than one thousand Quakers have booked their places for Yearly Meeting Gathering (YMG) next month, for time to share Quaker faith and fellowship.
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Faith groups call for G7 Summit to heed warnings on fossil fuels
10 June 2021
As world leaders arrive in Cornwall , ahead of the G7 Summit, local Quakers walked from Falmouth to the venue in Carbis Bay, holding the leaders in their thoughts.
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Book now for Quaker Gathering
1 June 2021
A three-week summer festival of faith promises to be the highlight of the year for Quakers in Britain. Bookings are now open.