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Quakers take action against military drones
In national Quaker Week, Quakers in Britain are protesting against the use of military drones. Saying that all life is sacred, Quakers hold that drones devalue human life and undermine international law.
Sentenced for following conscience in Plane Stupid action
Quaker activist Sam Sender of Ealing Quaker Meeting said he had been following his conscience when he protested against the expansion of Heathrow Airport. He was given a six weeks sentence, suspended for 12 months, plus 120 hours' community service, at Willesden Magistrates Court on Wednesday 24 February. He is one of thirteen activists found guilty of aggravated trespass and entering a security restricted area at Heathrow airport during an action carried out by members of the independent grassroots pressure group, Plane Stupid.
Plane Stupid activist impelled by faith
Army increases recruitment of minors
New figures out this week show that 24 per cent of British Army recruits are child soldiers. This is despite public opposition from Quakers and many others who are campaigning to raise the age of enlistment.
Army increases recruitment of minors
Nuclear weapons treaty talks make progress
Negotiations at the United Nations which could lead to a global ban on nuclear weapons conclude today (Saturday 1 April). While the UK Government is staying away and the British media is – so far – taking little interest, Quaker Tim Wallis reports here his daily highlights.
Nuclear ban treaty talks begin
Jocelyn Bell Burnell in conversation
Jocelyn Bell Burnell is known to many as the scientist who discovered pulsars. She is less well known as a Quaker.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell in conversation
Jocelyn Bell Burnell in conversation
This week Quakers across Britain are heading for Hay Literary Festival. The impressive line-up of 600 speakers includes Quakers Jocelyn Bell Burnell and author Sally Nicholls.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell in conversation
Celebrating resistance in Refugee Week
This Refugee Week Quakers in Britain are welcoming poets and musicians to help change the way refugees are seen. A line-up of award-winning voices at These Walls Must Fall will celebrate resistance to injustice.
Celebrating resistance in Refugee Week
Putting the protest back in Protestant
Take one stand-up comedian and mediator, an actor, activist and biblical scholar, a team of peace activists, and a handful of turbulent priests. Each one exploring the connection between spirituality and activism. Add to that, Quaker worship in stillness that settles, calms and opens hearts. This week, Quakers are offering this mix to thousands enjoying Greenbelt Festival.
Putting the protest back into Protestant
Asylum seekers need to work, says coalition
Quakers in Britain this week joined a large coalition of charities, faith groups, businesses and unions calling for a change in the law to allow asylum seekers the right to work six months after they have arrived in the UK.
Asylum seekers need to work, says coalition
Renewing the Quaker community's story
A group of Quakers has been tasked to revise the book of discipline that has guided Quaker witness, community and worship across the centuries. In a bid to include voices, experiences and identities that reflect the full breadth and depth of Quakers in Britain today, the revision committee draws on Quakers across a range of occupations, abilities, ages and gender. Two of the committee are under 18.
Renewing the Quaker community's story