Quakers in Bristol have issued a formal apology for their role in the transatlantic trafficking and chattel enslavement of more than 13 million Africans, as part of a growing Quaker movement towards reparation. https://ow.ly/fP5L50Zt2sa
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Quakers in Britain
Профиль VivelyFaith community grounded in stillness. We believe in working together to create a more just, equal and peaceful world. Quakers in Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ. www.quaker.org.uk
Gill explains how Quakerism can help you explore your faith with openness https://www.quaker.org.uk/faith
"Future generations depend on the decisions made today." Quakers in Britain have called on the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to place peace, equality and climate justice at the centre of his government's policies. https://ow.ly/Youw50Zrr2S
Temperatures of over 35°C in May, June and July – we've never had a British summer like this before. Ben Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaves. https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/overheating-and-planning-for-the-new-reality
Evan shares how he has found community among Quakers https://www.quaker.org.uk/meetings
With headlines today about Rosebank and Jackdaw, here's why drilling in the North Sea is still a bad idea www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-dri...
"We hold cautious hope that this new leadership can bring fresh determination and moral courage to end UK support for violations of international law against Palestinians." As a coalition we call on the incoming PM to take urgent action on Palestine. https://ow.ly/5AZj50ZnSYx
Quakers in Scotland have written to the new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Stephen Flynn MSP, over how Scottish Enterprise checks public money isn't funding human rights abuses
Peace has been at the core of Quakerism since the earliest days of our faith. It springs from our belief that there is 'that of God in everyone', meaning every life is precious and killing and violence cannot be justified. https://www.quaker.org.uk/action/campaigning-and-advocacy/quakers-and-peace
We welcome the draft bill on banning conversion practices but will continue to engage with parliamentarians on some of the vague and problematic provisions that risk continuing harm. https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/quakers-welcome-conversion-practice-ban-but-warn-of-loopholes
If justice is love in action, what does it require of us collectively? Tanya Jones considers some principles arising from Quaker faith which might help us use tax for justice. https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/telling-a-better-story-tax-and-climate-justice
It’s natural that thoughts and feelings about war will surface in the classroom. But how can teachers respond? Peace education from Quakers in Britain shares some ideas and resources https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/peaceeducation/2026/06/12/teaching-peace-supporting-students-through-war-and-conflict/
"Development, diplomacy, peacebuilding, conflict and atrocity prevention are all essential and underfunded tools in building a safer world." An open letter to the PM on the UK's military spending https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/diverse-coalition-urges-pm-to-rethink-military-spending
Peace campaigners were banned from the national Armed Forces Day event at the last minute this year while the celebration of tanks, helicopters and weapons built to kill went ahead. https://www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/peace-campaigners-silenced-as-plug-pulled-on-armed-forces-day-stall
"Jesus makes clear that bread is for everyone" Tim Gee explores the story of the feeding of the five thousand in this Daily Service 🥖 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002ybg1
Across Palestine and Israel, communities are living through devastating violence, loss and injustice. It's time to act for a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home. Join the campaign: https://www.justpeacecoalition.com #JustPeaceCoalition #TimeToAct
We've joined a new coalition of churches and faith charities. It's time to act for a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home. The situation is urgent. Find out more and sign the commitment 👇 #JustPeaceCoalition #TimeToAct
In our Refugee Week blog, Rhiannon Grant discusses what our response to refugees says about us and highlights the importance of well-chosen language and truth
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group was lawful, overturning an earlier High Court judgment. Quakers and others warn the ruling risks stifling dissent.