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Churches' plan for new President falters because of equal marriage

Updated 26 November 2019

Plans to appoint a further President for Churches Together in England (CTE) have faltered because not all denominations in membership of CTE would accept a nominated President, who is a Quaker in a same-sex marriage.

Churches' plan for new President falters because of same-sex marriage

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Young Quakers want climate crisis education

Updated 26 February 2020

Quakers in Britain have joined education charities, unions and environmental NGOs in signing up to Teach the Future, a youth-led campaign to put the climate crisis at the heart of the education system.They will be taking their message to parliamentarians this week (26 February).

Young Quakers want climate crisis education

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Quakers join protest over return of US nuclear weapons to RAF Lakenheath

Updated 24 April 2025

Possible return of US nuclear weapons to rural Suffolk stark illustration of the intersecting crises facing the world, Quakers say.

Quakers join protest over return of US nuclear weapons to RAF Lakenheath

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Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House

Updated 14 April 2025

Police broke into a Quaker Meeting House last night (27 March) and arrested six young people holding a meeting over concerns for the climate and Gaza.

Quakers condemn police raid on Westminster Meeting House

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Facing the financial challenge around COVID-19

Updated 11 June 2020

Britain Yearly Meeting had a successful year financially in 2019, with exceptionally high legacy income and a strong performance from its conference and hospitality business at Friends House. Without legacies BYM's expenditure would have been more than its income. The public health crisis around COVID-19 now means that 2020 income will be significantly reduced.

Facing the financial challenge of Covid-19

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Easter, a time to reflect and to hope

Updated 24 March 2016

Walk through the arch into the main courtyard at Swarthmoor Hall and pause for a moment to enjoy its peace and tranquillity. In the spring and early summer historic Swarthmoor Hall is a space to take time out, to reflect and enjoy the hall at its best, set in a purple crocus meadow, with drifts of golden daffodils, spring bulbs and heathers.Three hundred years ago Swarthmoor Hall was known as the cradle of Quakerism. Today it runs a year-long programme of workshops, retreats, pilgrimages and courses.

Easter, a time to reflect and hope

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Catherine West MP to give annual Quakers' lecture

Updated 25 November 2016

Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre has confirmed that the Swarthmore Lecture in 2017 will be given by Catherine West MP.

Catherine West MP to give annual Quakers' lecture

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Quakers deplore vote to authorise air strikes in Syria

Updated 16 December 2015

Quakers in Britain opposed the vote in the House of Commons tonight to extend air strikes to ISIS targets in Syria.The vote was 397 for and 223 votes against taking action in Syria.

Quakers deplore decision to extend air strikes

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New support for Quaker communities

Updated 6 May 2021

Quakers have strengthened their network of local support with the appointment of local development workers in Yorkshire and Scotland.

New support for Quaker communities

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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