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Hosting an open-house peace event during Armed Forces Day

Updated 27 August 2019

In 2019, Salisbury city hosted a three-day celebration of all things military. Kathrine Sealey shares how local Quakers provided a peaceful counterpoint.

Hosting an open-house peace event during Armed Forces Day

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Petition questions militarism in Scottish schools

Updated 14 November 2016

Quakers in Scotland and ForcesWatch presented a petition to The Scottish Parliament on Thursday (15 September) calling for greater scrutiny, guidance and consultation on armed forces visits to schools in Scotland.

Petition questions military visits to schools

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Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

Updated 1 June 2018

Shocking violence suffered by Palestinians on the Gaza border in recent months has left 112 Palestinians dead and more than 13,300 injured. The UN Human Rights Council voted recently to establish an independent Commission of Inquiry. However, the UK government abstained. Quakers are appalled.

Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

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Seeing signs of hope in a fragile world

Updated 30 May 2019

An exploration of how privilege and power may get in the way of effective work for justice sparked intensely moving and reflective ministry, as 1,200 Quakers gathered for Yearly Meeting (YM) this week.

Seeing signs of hope in a fragile world

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Church leaders united in response to Covid-19

Updated 6 April 2020

Paul Parker, the Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain, with Church leaders from denominations across Britain and Ireland, have today issued this statement.

Church leaders united in response to Covid-19 pandemic

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Global call for ban on nuclear weapons

Updated 30 July 2020

As the 75th anniversary approaches of atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Quakers in Britain are joining events to mark the devastation and to urge the government to work for a global ban on nuclear weapons.

Global call for ban on nuclear weapons

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Swarthmore Lecture moves online

Updated 2 August 2020

The 2020 Swarthmore Lecture, part of the work of Woodbrooke and a key feature in the life of Quakers in Britain, will be delivered online on Saturday by social scientist, writer and broadcaster, Tom Shakespeare.

Swarthmore Lecture moves online

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Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering

Updated 17 May 2021

This summer, Quakers across Britain are set to explore a three-week festival of their faith. An adventurous Yearly Meeting Gathering will be online, with worship and sessions for all ages.

Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering

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Honour your heritage by ending investment in arms to Israel, Quakers urge Barclays Bank

Updated 4 February 2025

As Barclays Bank holds its AGM on Thursday, 9 May, Quakers urge them to stop investing in companies supplying arms to Israel.

Honour your heritage by ending investment in arms to Israel, Quakers urge Barclays Bank

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Joint statement on Rafah incursion

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain has joined 30 other charities calling on the UK government to take meaningful action to stop any further attacks on Rafah by the Israeli military.

Joint statement on Rafah incursion