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10 things the government could do to rethink security

Updated 14 November 2019

One of the good things about a new person taking over a job is that they can take a fresh look at the tasks in hand and ask: what's working? What's not? What might be out of date?It can be an opportunity for a rethink.

10 things the government could do to rethink security

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Tackling the climate emergency: what can councils do?

Updated 16 August 2021

An immense shift is taking place. In less than a year more than half the UK's local authorities have declared a 'climate emergency'.

Tackling the climate emergency: what can councils do?

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7 ways to welcome children and families to your Quaker meeting

Updated 7 February 2020

Children and young people are a valued and vital part of our Quaker community.Some Quaker meetings have vibrant children's meetings, while others only have the occasional younger visitor. Wherever your local meeting is on this spectrum, here are some tips on making it more children and family friendly.

7 ways to welcome children and families to your Quaker meeting

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7 actions to take now to defend our right to protest

Updated 10 April 2025

We have been truly uplifted by the incredible turnout at the meeting for worship at Scotland Yard, the scores of emails to MPs and the messages that have flooded in from across the world since the heavy-handed police raid on Westminster Meeting House.

7 actions to take now to defend our right to protest

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George Fox's 59 rules for good government

Updated 17 October 2024

In 1659, England, Scotland and Ireland were once again in political turmoil. The head of state, Oliver Cromwell, had died the previous year and his successor, his son Richard, lacked his father's military credentials and parliamentary experience. Royalists hoped for a return to monarchy and radical groups, including Quakers, hoped for the revolutionary social reforms they had fought the civil wars for. Individuals from all angles were battling it out in words, writing pamphlets and letters to express their opinions.

George Fox's 59 rules for good government

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Lloyd's of London: underwriting exploitation?

Updated 21 August 2024

When I ran workshops as part of the Exploring Faith and Climate Justice course in 2023, we talked about how the roots of our present-day climate issues could be traced back to historic practices of exploitation and extraction. I didn't expect that I would soon find such a clear example in my own campaigning work.

Lloyd's of London: underwriting exploitation?

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5 ways to witness for peace

Updated 6 February 2024

We have all watched in horror as thousands of civilians are killed and displaced in Gaza, in response to the atrocious attacks by Hamas in Israel on 7 October. As Quakers in Britain we have felt compelled to speak out and take action and Friends across the country have too.

5 ways to witness for peace

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How to support the anti-DSEI arms fair actions from afar

Updated 6 September 2023

In September, hundreds of Quakers will descend upon the London borough of Newham to protest the set-up of the DSEI arms fair. DSEI 2021 featured over 1,600 exhibitors, including most of the biggest arms companies. This year is set to be no different.

How to support the anti-DSEI arms fair actions from afar

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Nurturing the spiritual life of our communities

Updated 22 December 2022

I am somebody who reflects on what is nourishing me spiritually quite regularly. Whether it be wild swimming, singing in harmony or a windy walk on the moors, I find a range of activities help fill up my spiritual cup. Quaker worship is an important part of my spiritual life and it is where I am part of an intergenerational community. I feel lucky that a large part of my role as a Local Development Worker is supporting Friends to ask the question 'what are we finding spiritually nourishing' – not as individuals but as a whole Quaker community.

Nurturing the spiritual life of our communities

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Pacifism and conscientious objection in UK children’s literature

Updated 1 May 2025

Children's books about war have proliferated since the turn of the century, to the extent that it is now commonplace subject matter. In particular, the two world wars have inspired the largest volume of children's fiction.

6 children's and YA books about conscientious objection