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‘Humbled and exhilarated’: Quakers and the 1947 Nobel Peace Prize

Updated 10 December 2017

There are many treasures to be found in the Library at Friends House Euston. Collections from its 344 year history run the gamut of Quaker concerns and provide a fascinating record of our history as a religious society. But amid the pamphlets, posters and books there is also something altogether shinier: a Nobel Peace Prize.

Quakers and the Nobel Peace Prize

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How we can help prevent tragedies like Grenfell

Updated 17 February 2020

"Action that aims merely to alleviate the worst effects of inequality is not enough. As we wrestle with the implications of our testimony to equality, Quakers feel called to act more radically to tackle the underlying causes. This calling requires spiritual struggle and real practical change." – Meeting for Sufferings, April 2014

How we can help prevent tragedies like Grenfell

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From soldier to peaceworker

Updated 17 February 2020

I was lucky to start my year at the Peace Pledge Union (PPU) during a busy and active time. Within the first few days I was involved in the protests against DSEI – the world's largest arms fair, held in London every two years. A member of PPU staff was there every day to help disrupt or stop the arms fair happening.

From soldier to peaceworker

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Revision of the book of discipline: what happens now?

Updated 20 January 2023

Britain Yearly Meeting has taken its decision: we're going to be revising Quaker faith & practice, our book of discipline. It's exciting, and daunting; it's going to be a lot of work, and it'll take a while. So, what happens next? What are the first steps?

Revision of the book of discipline: what happens now?

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Peace is possible

Updated 14 November 2019

The promise made to the millions of people slaughtered by the hideous mistakes of World War I was 'never again'. World War I revealed that humanity is horribly capable of creating hell on earth.

Peace is possible

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Locked up in lockdown: the Quaker prison chaplains reaching out

Updated 20 April 2020

There I was, on 29 February 2020, with around 20 Quaker prison chaplains and other Friends who work in the field of criminal justice, at the Quakers in Criminal Justice conference. We were watching 'Lock Down', a new play by Journeymen Theatre, about Ron, serving a life sentence, and Kathy, a newly appointed Quaker prison chaplain.

Locked up in lockdown: the Quaker prison chaplains reaching out

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What is climate justice?

Updated 29 November 2023

First written about over two decades ago and enshrined in the Bali principles of climate justice (PDF) in 2002, the term climate justice is increasingly used when we talk about climate change and the environment. But what does it mean?

What is climate justice?

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Examining Quaker privilege and commitment to an equal world

Updated 12 June 2020

"The roots of racial prejudice lie deep within us, and in seeking a solution to the evil results of racial tensions we need to search our own hearts. Our belief in the significance of every individual in the sight of God and their need for an abundant life can guide us even when we shrink before the vastness of the problem." – London Yearly Meeting 1952

Examining Quaker privilege and commitment to an equal world

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Why compassion needs to be at the heart of our response to Channel crossings

Updated 28 August 2020

Over the past months hundreds of fragile, overloaded boats have made the perilous crossing over the English Channel in search of refuge. For many of the men, women and children on board this is the last stage of a dangerous journey that may have taken them months or even years. They have been fleeing from war torn countries such as Syria, Sudan, Libya and Iraq, from repressive states such as Eritrea, and from countries like Mali where climate change and political unrest put lives at risk.

Why compassion needs to be at the heart of our response to Channel crossings

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Racial justice learning for Quakers: a reflection

Updated 3 September 2020

During June and July I joined approximately 80 other Quakers in a series of five online workshops initiated in response to the killing of George Floyd, and the growth of Black Lives Matter protests in the UK. I didn't believe that I was racist; I certainly didn't want to identify as racist, but I knew that I might be clumsily unaware of some of the challenges faced by people of colour. I hoped that the workshops would increase my understanding and develop greater insight into effective allyship.

Racial justice learning for Quakers: a reflection