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Faith 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

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

Bristol Quakers apologise for role in enslavementQuakers 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.ow.ly
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"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

Prioritise peace, equality and climate justice, Quakers urge Andy BurnhamQuakers 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.ow.ly
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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

Overheating and planning for the new realityBen Niblett explores what will be necessary to handle future heatwaveswww.quaker.org.uk
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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...

Why drilling in the North Sea is still a bad ideaWith voices loudly calling for more drilling in the North Sea, Ben Niblett explores the energy security we actually need.www.quaker.org.uk
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"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

Andy Burnham urged to act on Palestine as he prepares to become PMQuakers in Britain has joined nearly 20 organisations calling on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take urgent action on Palestine.ow.ly
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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

Quakers call for transparency over Scottish Enterprise human rights checksQuakers 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.www.quaker.org.uk
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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

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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

Quakers welcome conversion practice ban, but warn of loopholesQuakers in Britain have welcomed a government draft bill banning conversion practices in England and Wales but warn its current form leaves some room for abuse to continue.www.quaker.org.uk
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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

Telling a better story: Tax and climate justiceHow could tax help us address the climate emergency? Tanya Jones considers some principles arising from Quaker faith which might help us use tax for justice.www.quaker.org.uk
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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/

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Marisa shares how she approaches her faith as a committment, like marriage.

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"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

Diverse coalition urges PM to rethink military spendingMore than fifty humanitarian, climate and peacebuilding organisations are urging Keir Starmer to rethink Britain's growing military spending, ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.www.quaker.org.uk
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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

Peace campaigners silenced as plug pulled on Armed Forces Day stall 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.www.quaker.org.uk
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"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

Daily Service - Meals with Jesus - The big picnic - BBC SoundsChristian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Tim Gee.www.bbc.co.uk
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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

Home - Just Peace CoalitionTime to Act: A Just Peace for all who call the Holy Land home. A shared commitment for justice, peace, and human dignity Your browser does not support iframes. Please visit https://embraceme.good.do/timetoact/commit-to-a-just-peace/ Across Palestine and Israel, communities are living through devasta…www.justpeacecoalition.com
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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

Quakers join urgent calls for UK to act on illegal occupation of PalestineQuakers in Britain has joined a new coalition of churches and faith charities calling on the UK government to act over the occupation of Palestine.www.quaker.org.uk
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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

When a refugee knocks, answer the door Rhiannon Grant discusses what our response to refugees says about us and highlights the importance of well-chosen language and truth.www.quaker.org.uk
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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.

Court of Appeal backs ban on Palestine ActionThe 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.www.quaker.org.uk
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