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Interfaith dismay over US president’s "reckless declaration"
8 June 2017
Quakers in Britain have signed up to a joint interfaith letter, deploring the United States president's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.
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Negotiations on a nuclear test ban treaty
7 June 2017
This month negotiations on a nuclear test ban treaty resume at the United Nations in New York. The UK government is not attending.
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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.