Yearly Meeting in Session 2021 will be held online. It will be held mainly between 31 July and 8 August.
Published: 31 July 2021

More details have been announced about Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021 (YMG),
Published: 31 July 2021

Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill will feature in the second of our Quaker Question Times, taking place online on Tuesday 8 June
Published: 08 June 2021

We have worked with other churches to produce guides to help you engage with the Scottish elections happening on 6 May 2021
Published: 06 May 2021

Roots is a moving new animated short film written and produced by Catherine Henderson,
Published: 06 May 2021

As part of our wider work towards becoming an actively anti-racist church,
Published: 21 April 2021

Quakers and other campaigners have persuaded members of the House of Lords to vote for a key change to the Overseas Operations Bill.
Published: 21 April 2021

How can we release the joy of being a Quaker? One way is by making our meetings and organisation simpler.
Published: 18 April 2021

'Exploring the history of conscientious objection to military taxation' will include three Quaker speakers.
Published: 15 April 2021

On Quaer engagement in sustainabilityy - Faith and Science: Toward COP26
Published: 15 April 2021

We invite people of all faith groups and of none to join in a celebration of the planet on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April.
Published: 11 April 2021

The painted life of Mary Ward shows a woman of great personal holiness seeking God.
Published: 11 April 2021

A British short film about a prisoner at Guantanamo Bay and his guard who reunite after 13 years,
Published: 11 April 2021

How do we live our life?
Published: 11 April 2021

When you looked at me by
St. John of the Cross
Published: 11 April 2021

A short poem by Emily Dickinson that came up in the after meeting - the meeting after worship.
Published: 11 April 2021

"How can we claim to be upholders of peace if we accept proposals which are silent on the conflicts
Published: 09 April 2021

"I was forwarded an email asking for help to support a Quaker climate change initiative. Here was something I could do.
Published: 09 April 2021

"If the bill became law, it would severely limit the right to protest.
Published: 09 April 2021

Many thanks to those of you who sent in images last month. We still need your photographs of Friends doing their thing
Published: 08 April 2021

A short guide about taking pictures that mean something, inspire. How to record what happens.
Published: 08 April 2021

Join one of our regional, online workshops to explore the basics of the COP26 climate talks.
Published: 08 April 2021

"For me, community is about living out a shared story with a shared purpose,
Published: 08 April 2021

The UK Nuclear Weapons Financing Research Group is an interfaith initiative that includes Quakers in Britain.
Published: 30 March 2021

Join this networking opportunity for all those working with Quaker young people (aged 11–18)
Published: 27 March 2021

"I asked if any of the children wanted to be 'in charge' of the worship. Three hands shot up..."
Published: 26 March 2021

Quaker Jennifer Kavanagh was a recent guest on the Nomad Podcast.
Published: 26 March 2021

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland is running a webinar exploring how churches can effectively respond to those in need
Published: 24 March 2021

Our Adult Education Grants are for members and attenders who need financial help to study in further or higher education.
Published: 19 March 2021

"A key part of Quaker faith is putting that faith into action, trying to change the world using nonviolent methods...
Published: 19 March 2021

"Normal itself was going to change, the world around us was going to change, and we would to have to change with it."
Published: 19 March 2021

The fact that a quarter of Quaker meetings have grown in size in the past decade
Published: 19 March 2021

'Global Britain' should strive for peaceful and cooperative international relationships..."
Published: 19 March 2021

‘Can war be abolished? Britain’s role in working for world peace’
Published: 13 March 2021

"We can’t allow racism to be part of our culture. It’s extremely important that everyone feels valued and respected."
Published: 12 March 2021

"What happens when we look at nuclear issues with women in frame?"
Published: 12 March 2021

Covid-19 has led to many changes. This summer, around two thousand Quakers expected to spend a week together for worship
Published: 05 March 2021

The Nobel peace prize shines a spotlight on how groups worldwide work for peace.
Published: 05 March 2021

We need pictures of real Quakers doing Quakery things and the events they go to. Got a camera or a smartphone?
Published: 05 March 2021

"Not only are young people key drivers of change in Rwanda, they are powerful allies,
Published: 25 February 2021

Discuss politics, religion and everything in between with Sayeeda Warsi in the first of our Quaker Question Times.
Published: 25 February 2021

Hundreds of years ago, one of the founders of Quakerism, George Fox,
Published: 19 February 2021

The American Friends Service Committee and Quaker Peace & Social Witness have nominated two organisations,
Published: 19 February 2021

As part of the Nuclear Weapons Financing Research group, BYM supports the move of money away from nuclear weapons.
Published: 19 February 2021

Cumbria County Council is reassessing the permission it granted for a new coal mine near Whitehaven
Published: 18 February 2021

Britain Yearly Meeting trustee Danielle Walker Palmour was a panelist on Sunday morning's BBC1 programme The BIG Questions.
Published: 18 February 2021

faith groups urge government to keep its word.
Published: 18 February 2021

A group of nonviolent activists, known as the Stansted 15,
Published: 18 February 2021

"Reflection and discernment are particularly important when it comes to sustainability.
Published: 18 February 2021

In February 100 Quakers took part in a session exploring the challenges and opportunities for British Quaker meetings
Published: 17 February 2021

"At its heart, safeguarding is about having a real and active concern for everyone,
Published: 16 February 2021

There are lots of events to celebrate the Nuclear Ban Treaty's entry into force.
Published: 22 January 2021

Tottenham Quakers will be holding a commemorative event.
Published: 22 January 2021

Cambridgeshire Quakers are running a Zoom event:
Published: 22 January 2021

Quakers were mentioned twice in a debate about the Overseas Operations Bill in the House of Lords this week,
Published: 22 January 2021

"Most of the worthy and wise decisions of my life have been made on a whim."
Published: 22 January 2021

"So, writing to your MP can work. But what happens if your MP doesn't reply,
Published: 22 January 2021

On Friday 22 January nuclear weapons become banned under international law.
Published: 22 January 2021

Since the launch of the wider campaign in June, Quakers in Britain have been working to 'build back better'
Published: 22 December 2020

The Nuclear Ban Treaty is entering into force as international law on 22 January 2021 – a move welcomed by Quakers in Britain
Published: 22 December 2020

Ahead of International Migrants Day on Friday,
Published: 22 December 2020

"Britain Yearly Meeting could not have made it through without your support!
Published: 22 December 2020

Lisa Cumming shares her reflections on 2020,
Published: 22 December 2020

Reports in the press have highlighted the negative effect the Covid-19 pandemic
Published: 16 December 2020

David Attenborough, Esther Rantzen and Quakers in Britain’s Marigold Bentley were among the speakers
Published: 16 December 2020

How do Quakers read and interpret the Bible? In this episode of our podcast we hear from Mark Russ. Rhiannnon Grant,
Published: 16 December 2020

Last week's #UKDefundWar Twitter action in opposition to the £24 billion increase in UK military spending,
Published: 16 December 2020

"It is not enough to acknowledge these wounds . . . " How Meeting for Sufferings' has approached the subject of racism.
Published: 16 December 2020

On global Human Rights Day 110 groups from across the UK issued an open letter to the Prime Minister and political leaders,
Published: 16 December 2020

"The UK government is hiking military spending by £24 billion for more "global influence"
Published: 15 December 2020

Recent government initiatives are making it more difficult for campaigning voices from faith and other groups to be heard.
Published: 15 December 2020

Quaker Marigold Bentley will be speaking about Quakers and Kindertranspor
Published: 30 November 2020

Welcome to Quaker Quest - Quaker Quest helps people find out about the Quaker way of life.
Published: 30 November 2020

Dear Friend,
Last month, many of you created beautiful white-poppy-themed posters and crafts to put in your windows.
Published: 28 November 2020

“This Yearly Meeting has been a very different experience and yet the enduring spirit of the living God has been still present”
Published: 28 November 2020

Held online on Sunday 15th November 2020
"To all Friends everywhere".
Published: 28 November 2020

James, our Quaker Centre Bookshop manager, is sharing his latest book recommendations every Wednesday
Published: 28 November 2020

Take a look back at times in the past when Quakers have
Published: 28 November 2020

This month sees the launch of our new look contribution materials for use by Quaker treasurers and collectors.
Published: 28 November 2020

The UK government is asking for views on how it should engage with faith groups in England,
Published: 28 November 2020

"...this is an important moment, nationally and globally and there is an appetite,
Published: 28 November 2020

Quakers in Britain called for spending on a green and just recovery from COVID-19
Published: 28 November 2020

What does ‘overseer’ mean to you? Should we change how we describe elders?
Published: 28 November 2020

This year's Salter Lecture took place as an online seminar with Woodbrooke tutor Stuart Masters.
Published: 28 November 2020

Come along to an online information session for Friends to find out more about how local development workers help Quaker
Published: 26 November 2020

Welcome to Quaker Quest - Quaker Quest helps people find out about the Quaker way of life.
Published: 23 November 2020

The events of 2020 have made us all do things differently, and Britain Yearly Meeting is no exception.
Published: 17 November 2020

Welcome to Quaker Quest - Quaker Quest helps people find out about the Quaker way of life.
Published: 16 November 2020

Not since 1668 has anything – not even world wars – prevented Yearly Meeting, the highlight of the Quaker year.
Published: 15 November 2020

This year Britain Yearly Meeting will be held online.
Published: 15 November 2020

Across Quaker communities conversations about racism in Britain are taking place.
Published: 14 November 2020

Welcome to Quaker Quest - Quaker Quest helps people find out about the Quaker way of life.
Published: 09 November 2020

"The Inter Faith Network sits at another interface between faith communities and the governments of the UK.
Published: 08 November 2020

"we owe it to the next generation to tell of how change can come about and differences dealt with which don’t involve
Published: 08 November 2020

The controversial Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill has passed through the House of Commons.
Published: 08 November 2020

As the original date of the COP26 climate talks approaches,
Published: 08 November 2020

Quaker Quest runs events each spring and autumn for those wanting to find out more about Quakers
Published: 06 November 2020

We are preparing for Remembrance whilst bearing in mind that we are in times that invite us to find new ways to engage with
Published: 04 November 2020

Quaker Quest runs events each spring and autumn for those wanting to find out more about Quakers
Published: 16 October 2020

Listening to Voices from the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme for Palestine-Israel (EAPPI)
Published: 13 October 2020

'Living as a Quaker today' is the theme of this year's Quaker Week. How does being a Quaker shape your life?
Published: 02 October 2020

Quaker Quest runs events each spring and autumn for those wanting to find out more about Quakers
Published: 04 September 2020

Please continue to consider whether there are young people who might benefit from attending JYM at Yearly Meeting Gathering.
Published: 01 August 2020

Yearly Meeting Gathering (YMG) is a week-long residential gathering for all Quakers in Britain, taking place from 1–7 August
Published: 01 August 2020

At Yearly Meeting Gathering, Quakers from all over Britain come together in a residential gathering.
Published: 01 August 2020

Are you a role holder at a Quaker meeting? Would you benefit from a day of support,
Published: 27 June 2020

This will be held after meeting for worship and a shared luch to which all are warmley invited.
Published: 31 May 2020

Quaker Quest runs events each spring and autumn for those wanting to find out more about Quakers
Published: 17 April 2020

Networking and learning day for all involved in Quaker youth work, i.e. link group, teenage meeting, summer events.
Published: 28 March 2020

Remembering the experiences of Quakers in the past while using the technology of the present can help Quakers continue to
Published: 27 March 2020

From online worship to picking up the phone, Quakers across Britain are exploring ways to be together while apart.
Published: 27 March 2020

Self-isolating and unable to get to a Quaker meeting in person, Tim Gee shares some thoughts on joining his first online
Published: 27 March 2020

Quakers in Britain cancelled four national events planned for March and April. Other events during this time have been
Published: 27 March 2020

Friends House in London, the central offices of Quakers in Britain, and Swarthmoor Hall in Cumbria are now closed until at
Published: 27 March 2020

Invitation to launch of book about Quaker international conciliation work.
Published: 12 March 2020

Quakers have been working to reconcile opposed groups in conflict-ridden areas for decades, but the confidential nature
Published: 12 March 2020

Book launch with author Anne Bennett, illustrator Lynn Finnegan and Quaker conciliator Martin Macpherson
Published: 12 March 2020

Finding Hope In Hard Times
For 13 to 17 year olds.
Published: 06 March 2020

A day of worship, reflection, sharing, connections and gentle activities. There is no charge for the day
Published: 29 February 2020

Join this lively and interactive workshop to learn and explore tactics, principles and strategy to supercharge our climate
Published: 29 February 2020

Putting Climate Justice Front And Centre
Published: 29 February 2020

A Quaker Life catalogue of resources for meetings Ministry & Outreach and Children & Young People’s work
Published: 27 February 2020

Quaker News is a magazine about work Britain Yearly Meeting does on behalf of all Quakers in Britain.
Published: 27 February 2020

March flyer from Quaker Centre Book Shop
Published: 27 February 2020

FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO SAVED THE PLANET and other greate books.
Published: 27 February 2020

“The environmental crisis is enmeshed with global economic injustice and we must face our responsibility
Published: 27 February 2020

We have embarked on an exploration of privilege, seeking to become aware of the unseen and unspoken chains that bind us,
Published: 22 February 2020

What do Quakers think about sex, sexuality and spirituality? How can we all talk with young people about relationships,
Published: 22 February 2020

Loving greetings to Friends everywhere,

Our themes have encouraged us to look through the lens of privilege at
Published: 16 February 2020

Report of a woodbrooke conference held 8 to 10 November 2019 given to Area Meeting by Ken.
Published: 16 February 2020

yqspace
and other things!
Published: 01 February 2020

Rewilding a Life and other book suggestions for February.
Published: 01 February 2020

Nothing ever happens here and other book suggestions for February.
Published: 01 February 2020

in fox's footsteps: planning 1652 country quaker pilgrimages
Published: 01 February 2020

Swarthmoor Hall is a 16th-century country house and has special signifi cance for Quakers.
Published: 01 February 2020

Resources to use with children and young people in a Quaker setting
Published: 01 February 2020

As a turbulent new year begins, Paul Parker looks at the current state of British Quakerism through three different lenses
Published: 01 February 2020

For Holocaust Memorial Day BBC One's Songs of Praise went to the Library at Friends House in London to find out about the
Published: 01 February 2020

two Quakers shared their connections to Quakerism and how they came to live together.
Published: 01 February 2020

7 ways to welcome children and families to your Quaker meeting.
Published: 01 February 2020

What support do you need from Britain Yearly Meeting to help you or your meeting engage with politics in the future?
Published: 01 February 2020

"Quakers hold tackling the roots of violence to be essential, but in our experience Prevent doesn't do that.
Published: 01 February 2020

Singing is a wonderful way of bringing your Quaker community together.
Published: 25 January 2020

November 2019 editions of Books of the Month and Children & Young Adults Books of the Month from the Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 21 December 2019

Bridging divides isn't just about building unity but becoming more comfortable in our disunity, says Oliver Robertson.
Published: 16 December 2019

Celebrate - or not - the festive season with some different perspectives on Quakers and Christmas
Published: 16 December 2019

Celebrate - or not - the festive season with some different perspectives on Quakers and Christmas
Published: 16 December 2019

Celebrate - or not - the festive season with some different perspectives on Quakers and Christmas
Published: 16 December 2019

Jan Gale shares her experience of her first Quaker meeting – and finding her new spiritual home
Published: 16 December 2019

Some of the books they mention are:
Published: 08 December 2019

With special seasonal attractions, some of the suggestions are:
Published: 08 December 2019

Welcome
Quaker communities of all sizes rely on individual Friends serving in roles.
Published: 08 December 2019

After a break, Governance Gold has returned. This latest issue contains material on sending information to be included
Published: 08 December 2019

November 2019 editions of Books for Children & Young Adults Books of the Month from the Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 07 November 2019

The Young Quaker, Issue 22, October 2019 covering the themes of identity and values.
Published: 07 November 2019

This is a new report, based on conversations with Friends who have lived experience of mental health problems.
Published: 07 November 2019

Awards of up to £5,000 and pastoral support available from the Quaker Peace Studies Trust for students who are studying
Published: 07 November 2019

The government is reviewing Prevent – the way in which it tries to stop people getting involved in terrorism.
Published: 07 November 2019

At the Quaker Activist Gathering we will gather as a community of Quakers and Quaker-curious people for an intergenerational,
Published: 02 November 2019

Stillness, peace, and connection. Suki Ferguson explores meeting for worship.
Published: 19 October 2019

As the Bake the Difference programme returns for its second year at Friends House, we reflect on the highs and lows of Year
Published: 19 October 2019

“Sam was my teacher for two years. A surviving soldier of World War I, he had become an ardent pacifist, socialist,
Published: 19 October 2019

The Library at Friends House in London have delved into their collection to take a look at some of the wide
Published: 19 October 2019

Home Secretary Priti Patel says she wants criminals to 'literally feel terror at the thought of committing offences'.
Published: 19 October 2019

Quaker Week is a time to celebrate Quaker work, faith and community.
Published: 06 October 2019

Our Quaker tent will return to Glastonbury Festival in 2020, and we are looking for volunteers to help run it.
Published: 29 September 2019

In this year's Swarthmore Lecture, which took place as part of our annual gathering Yearly Meeting,
Published: 29 September 2019

All are welcome to stay on after meeting for coffee and biscuites and today to learn about our TAX system.
Published: 29 September 2019

Keighley Quaker Meeting has displays in Keighley and Bingley libraries. If you would like to find out more about local
Published: 29 September 2019

Keighley Quaker Meeting has displays in Keighley and Bingley libraries.
Published: 29 September 2019

From the Quaker Centre Book Shop.
Published: 29 September 2019

From the Quaker Centre Book Shop
Published: 29 September 2019

‘On earth as it is in heaven’, the 2019 Swarthmore Lecture, explores Quaker eco-theology – from early Friends to Quakers
Published: 29 September 2019

General elections are a key opportunity to influence future decisionmakers
Published: 29 September 2019

It's hard to know where to start with this month's update – there is so much to report!
Published: 29 September 2019

Find out how a Quaker group reached out to local children over the summer to share a message of peace,
Published: 29 September 2019

The latest edition of Quaker News will be in Quaker meetings at the end of the week and is also now available online.
Published: 29 September 2019

Quaker Week is all about Quaker stories. Do you know each other’s stories? Can you share your meeting’s story with the world?
Published: 28 September 2019

This will be open to all and be held at the Bull Street Meeting house in Birmingham.
Published: 28 September 2019

This months suggestions from Quaker Centre Book Shop
Published: 02 September 2019

This months suggestions from the Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 02 September 2019

Building on the successful Vibrancy in Meetings Pilot Programme,
Published: 02 September 2019

Titles of books this month are:
Published: 26 August 2019

MRS NOAH’S POCKETS and many other suggestions for this month.
Published: 26 August 2019

The Sanctuary Everywhere programme supports Quaker meetings to create a culture of welcome in their communities for people
Published: 26 August 2019

Please encourage enquirers or those new to Quakerism to attend an enquirers weekend. The Quaker Quest team will guide
Published: 26 August 2019

Youth climate striker and London Quaker, Anya Nanning Ramamurthy, addressed faith groups with this call to climate justice
Published: 19 August 2019

Chloe Scaling takes a light-hearted look at the possible parallels between Quakerism and the world of Harry Potter.
Published: 29 July 2019

Quaker women in history have a reputation for being bolder and more publicly visible than their contemporaries,
Published: 29 July 2019

Youth climate striker and London Quaker, Anya Nanning Ramamurthy, addressed faith groups with this call to climate justice
Published: 25 July 2019

Project recognises names of 400 men held in Richmond Castle in North Yorkshire
Published: 19 July 2019

Tax Justice Sunday will be held on 7 July as part of Fair Tax Week, a new initiative organised by Fair Tax Mark.
Published: 07 July 2019

More than 100 Quakers travelled from as far afield as Glasgow and Devon in order to meet their parliamentary representatives
Published: 01 July 2019

from the Quaker Centre Bookshop
Published: 01 July 2019

Follow the link below
Published: 01 July 2019

The Young Friends General Meeting magazine
Published: 01 July 2019

In 2011, as Quakers we committed to becoming a low-carbon, sustainable community
Published: 01 July 2019

The booklet
Published: 01 July 2019

With its mix of music, politics and spirituality, Glastonbury festival remains one of the biggest in Britain
Published: 01 July 2019

Quakers in Britain welcome the legal decision that UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen are unlawful and applaud
Published: 01 July 2019

On the Trail of the Quaker Aunts
Published: 01 July 2019

Mass lobby of Parliament on environment and climate change.
Published: 26 June 2019

Details about Yearly Meeting 2019
Published: 24 May 2019

from the Quaker Centre Bookshop
Published: 10 May 2019

Spring courses and events at Swarthmoor Hall.
Published: 10 May 2019

New to Quakers? Want to explore Quaker Worship?
Published: 26 April 2019

From vegetarian lunches to campaigning on indefinite detention, Chloe Scaling finds out how Cardiff Quaker Meeting became a
Published: 19 April 2019

Curious about attending a Quaker meeting for worship but not sure what to expect beyond a certain amount of silence?
Published: 19 April 2019

The i newspaper takes a look at how Quakerism has recently featured in two different TV comedy series: BBC Three's Fleabag
Published: 19 April 2019

Lisa Cumming shares what she's learned from East African social change activists who have come together to form a new
Published: 19 April 2019

Broadcaster and Quaker Geoffrey Durham recently launched his new book What do Quakers believe? with a talk exploring
Published: 19 April 2019

Ann Pfeiffer shares how the support of Friends will help more Quakers in Britain take part in our annual
Published: 19 April 2019

Alistair Fuller shares how his understanding of Holy Week and Easter has evolved from childhood chocolate to a deeper
Published: 19 April 2019

New to Quakers? Want to explore Quaker Worship?
Published: 12 April 2019

Hosted by Stockport Quaker Meeting House.
Published: 05 April 2019

Multipal events across UK and beyond.
Published: 08 March 2019

From anti-capitalist boardgames to star-spangled banners to one very controversial line, Jon Martin takes a look back at some
Published: 03 March 2019

What can members of a faith group committed to peace, equality, integrity and sustainability do to ensure those values stay
Published: 03 March 2019

The central text for Quakers in Britain is being rewritten to reflect Quakerism today and for the future. .
Published: 03 March 2019

From Brexit to how best to stop climate breakdown, there are many of divisive issues about.
Published: 03 March 2019

The latest edition of our print magazine Quaker News 102 is now available in Quaker meetings and online.
Published: 03 March 2019

A day for Friends to come together to share stories and explore what it means to be an all age community.
Published: 02 March 2019

from the Quaker Centre Bookshop
Published: 27 February 2019

Spring courses and events at Swarthmoor Hall.
Published: 27 February 2019

Where we are today
Published: 27 February 2019

A little news on the Living Wage work that Quakers are doing - in the autumn, the Quaker Tapestry Museum became an accredited
Published: 27 February 2019

Rebecca Stapleford, Warden for Nailsworth Quaker Meeting, shares the story behind Nailsworth Quaker Meeting's new Peace
Published: 27 February 2019

Making Quakers well known and widely understood. Please ask Area Meeting to nominate someone, please encourage interested
Published: 15 February 2019

Nurturing our communities, and being open to the change and challenges this may bring,
Published: 10 February 2019

“The network of young Friends has been invaluable for me since graduating and leaving my first Quaker community in Durham.
Published: 10 February 2019

Quakerism is built on common themes, but the journey is different for everyone.
Published: 10 February 2019

from the Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 08 February 2019

A selection of courses responding to Britain Yearly Meeting’s call to examine our diversity and help Friends prepare for
Published: 08 February 2019

Swarthmoor Hall 2019 Programme Guide (PDF) Including residential retreats, courses and pilgrimages, and day events.
Published: 08 February 2019

Full detailes about activities and involvement for young people.
Published: 08 February 2019

A diversity and inclusion national gathering.
Published: 18 January 2019

From the Quaker Book Shop.

Link below (PDF)
Published: 03 December 2018

Quakers in Britain has become the fi rst church in the UK to announce it will not invest any of its centrally-held funds in
Published: 03 December 2018

Are you serving your meeting? Would you benefit from a day of support, training, and spiritual nurture?
Published: 03 December 2018

Yearly Meeting 2017 minuted “a call to examine our diversity” and a diversity and inclusion coordinator was appointed to
Published: 03 December 2018

Jon Martin explores the faith basis for meeting for worship and challenges the notion that Quakers should always meet for an
Published: 16 November 2018

Upwards of half a million children were brought together this week to be inspired by peace.
Published: 16 November 2018

A personal reflection on why this year's Quaker youth work conference focuses on supporting young people exploring their
Published: 16 November 2018

"If you have come here to help me, then you are wasting your time…
Published: 16 November 2018

BYM SUSTAINABILTY GATHERING 19 – 21 OCTOBER 2018
Theme was Making Connections
Published: 16 November 2018

Published: 10 November 2018

We are excited to be running our popular Quaker Activist Gathering for the fifth consecutive year. It's an annual day-long
Published: 03 November 2018

Young people and mental health
Published: 03 November 2018

PDF File of this month recomendations from Friends House, have a look|
Published: 31 October 2018

A selection of courses aimed at equipping and supporting those with various roles and responsibilities within Quaker meetings
Published: 31 October 2018

The period leading up to and including Remembrance Day each year is a time which can turn into an apparent celebration of war
Published: 31 October 2018

There are a variety of national events being planned for children and young people in 2019.
Published: 31 October 2018

Marian Mc Nichol, Robert Cohen, a Jew with Palestinian sympathies from Bentham, Sue Beardon,
Published: 27 October 2018

A documentary feature film by POW Productions Ltd about the battle for the hearts and minds of Britain's children in an
Published: 19 October 2018

by Tim Gee
Published: 17 October 2018

Quakers are working with others to expose and challenge the new tide of militarism in Britain.
Published: 12 October 2018

Quaker week edition.
Published: 08 October 2018

Recently relaunched, ‘A Quaker Take’ is a podcast discussing topics from a Quaker perspective. The most recent episode is
Published: 08 October 2018

This flyer is to let Friends know about residential courses & day events running at Swarthmoor Hall this autumn.
Published: 08 October 2018

A core aspect of most Religious Education curriculums involves finding out about faith communities and religious buildings
Published: 08 October 2018

Events: last Friday of each month, nr Blackpool & 1 December, Manchester
Published: 08 October 2018

YFGM postcards for outreach
Published: 08 October 2018

Michael Booth has been a guest at many Quaker weddings. Here, he looks at what makes them so special.
Published: 08 October 2018

A Quaker entrepreneur has turned his hand to mustard-making. Olivia Hanks looks at how the business is part of a new economy
Published: 08 October 2018

Public lecture on the future of faith.
Published: 06 October 2018

Quaker Week 2018 - Room for More
Published: 29 September 2018

*upDated* Have you started planning your outreach for Quaker Week 2018?
Published: 29 September 2018

In 1947 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Quakers worldwide for the work they had done,
Published: 13 July 2018

7 Books to make you think.
Published: 27 May 2018

Safeguarding documents and templates
Published: 27 May 2018

Lobby the UK government to take part in the UN’s upcoming conference on nuclear disarmament
Published: 27 May 2018

*UpDated* All Friends are invited to participate in Yearly Meeting to be held at Friends House London
Published: 04 May 2018

Shadow World is based on the bookThe Shadow World-inside the Global ArmsTrade by South African whistle-blower Andrew Feinstein
Published: 26 April 2018

Shadow World is based on thebookThe Shadow World-inside the Global ArmsTrade by South African whistle-blower Andrew Feinstein
Published: 25 April 2018

Reclaim the sky for peace this Persian New Year (Nao Roz) by flying kites not drones.
Published: 18 March 2018

Is there anyone in your meeting who is visually impaired or finds it difficult to read for other reasons?
Published: 28 February 2018

The new General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on 25 May 2018.
Published: 28 February 2018

Friends have been asking what they can do next now that the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons has been adopted
Published: 28 February 2018

Grants are available for Quaker members and attenders continuing their education as mature students
Published: 04 February 2018

Books of the month for February 2018
Published: 04 February 2018

The historic, peaceful and beautiful setting of Swarthmoor Hall provides a very special environment for the courses,
Published: 04 February 2018

Quake! is the new monthly email update on the work of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) and Quakers in Britain.
Published: 04 February 2018

Quaker Life has just published this new leaflet on mental health in our meetings.
Published: 04 February 2018

Quakers and the 1947 Nobel Peace Prize
Published: 11 January 2018

2018 RETREATS PROGRAMME
Retreats and Working Weeks Programme for 2018 includes:
Published: 11 January 2018

an event for elders, overseers and other interested Friends
Published: 02 December 2017

an event for elders, overseers and other interested Friends
Published: 11 November 2017

Come away with us to the beautiful and peaceful surroundings in the heart of the Lake district and set your creativity free.
Published: 20 October 2017

Quakers have maintained a distinctive counter-cultural identity throughout our history,
Published: 29 September 2017

A book about Quakers in conversation about religious difference is coming soon
Published: 03 September 2017

The Quakers’ new national migrants’ rights programme has launched.
Published: 03 September 2017

Quaker Life has produced a new leaflet that meetings can use when holding a funeral or memorial meeting.
Published: 03 September 2017

from the Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 03 September 2017

No 139 Summer 2017
Published: 03 September 2017

Published: 03 September 2017

2018 Residential Programme Preview
Published: 03 September 2017

For Friends involved in local ecumenical and interfaith work
Published: 03 September 2017

Yearly Meeting Gathering places still available
Published: 29 July 2017

19–25 June, Friends House and across Britain
Published: 19 June 2017

This training is open to all Quaker chaplains working in prisons and other secure environments,
Published: 16 June 2017

This months collection of recomendations and suggestions,
Published: 05 June 2017

the in-house magazine from Young Friends General Meeting. This issue has a particular focus on building bridges
Published: 05 June 2017

Our faith in action gives a brief taste of the range of work carried out by Britain Yearly Meeting
Published: 05 June 2017

This free event is a great opportunity for children, with an accompanying adult,
Published: 02 June 2017

Young Friends General Meeting will be having a three day gathering over the second May bank holiday.
Published: 26 May 2017

Quakers are founding members of Christian Aid and have supported its work for 60 years.
Published: 14 May 2017

Pendle Hill Quakers are concerned about fracking around the world.
Published: 06 May 2017

If you have been following the ‘Reading Quaker faith & practice calendar’, then you will have just finished the whole book.
Published: 26 April 2017

This months collection of recomendations and suggestions,
Published: 26 April 2017

‘Living our faith in the world’ – an opportunity for 13- to 17-year-olds
Published: 08 April 2017

This months collection of recomendations and suggestions,
Published: 02 April 2017

Issue 138, Spring 2017 This issue focuses on Europe, its institutions and past, present and future challenges.
Published: 02 April 2017

7 recomendations for reading this month from Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 12 March 2017

This edition of the Young Friends General Meeting’s magazine
Published: 12 March 2017

The Book of Discipline Revision Preparation Group invite feedback from all those who have been reading our current book
Published: 12 March 2017

This month books include: FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Published: 09 March 2017

Young Peoples Calender for 2017
Published: 09 March 2017

London Quakers will run another conference on housing concerns, which follows the successful day conference last year.
Published: 11 February 2017

In the statement made today (Saturday 4 February) by their representative body, Meetings for Sufferings, Quakers say,
Published: 07 February 2017

A weekend organised by the Book of Discipline Revision Preparation Group,
Published: 04 November 2016

New to Quakers? Want to explore Quaker worship?
Published: 04 November 2016

A reminder that bookings are open for the Living as a Quaker weekend for young Quakers aged 12 to 15.
Published: 21 October 2016

Young Friends General Meeting (YFGM) is a national community of young adult Quakers aged 18–30ish.
Published: 21 October 2016

These workshops aim to encourage and support meetings to engage with 0–3
Published: 15 October 2016

Details yet to be finalised, . . More to come soon.
Published: 01 October 2016

Get this months selection by clicking the link below
Published: 09 September 2016

Free information packs for new enquirers can now be ordered by local Quaker meetings.
Published: 09 September 2016

The Testimony – new instalment of WWI-inspired newspaper
Published: 09 September 2016

New Quaker Life Network Clusters for Librarians and Records custodians
Published: 09 September 2016

Quaker retreat centre reopens
Published: 09 September 2016

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) in England and Wales, and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA)
Published: 30 July 2016

Quaker chaplains can be found in a variety of settings including prisons, secure units, universities, colleges, hospitals,
Published: 30 July 2016

The new Directory of services was sent to all local and area meeting clerks at the end of April
Published: 30 July 2016

The new economy project exists to support Quaker discernment about our economic system and how it could be improved.
Published: 01 July 2016

Good Energy are offering a special tariff for electricity for Quaker meeting houses negotiated with Britain Yearly Meeting.
Published: 01 July 2016

Get this months selection by clicking the link below.
Published: 01 July 2016

issue 12, May 2016 & Young Friends General Meeting flyer with dates of upcoming gatherings.
Published: 30 June 2016

A summary of the work of Friends House (London) Hospitality Ltd in 2015, its most successful year
Published: 30 June 2016

Completing a Quaker Service Information Form (QSIF) is a good way to get involved with the wider work of the yearly meeting.
Published: 30 June 2016

This was broadcasted on the 29th May on BBC Radio 4. You can still hear it untill 26th June
Published: 26 June 2016

from the Quaker Centre Bookshop.
Published: 10 June 2016

Dear Friends,
I hope you will enjoy reading, and indeed will bring to the attention of your meeting, our quarterly
Published: 05 June 2016

Yearly Meeting 2016 was held over the late May Bank Holiday weekend in Friends House, London 27-30 May.
Published: 05 June 2016

Held at Friends House, London on 27 – 30 May 2016

Loving Greetings to Friends everywhere,
Published: 05 June 2016

To Britain Yearly Meeting May 2016
Dear British Friends,
Published: 05 June 2016

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Published: 05 June 2016

Friday evening.
As we’ve heard, last year Friends were distressed by the inequality and injustice that is so evident
Published: 05 June 2016

Saturday Morning
Hello, I am Gill Pennington from Central England Area Meeting
Published: 05 June 2016

Sunday afternoon
In retrospect, I am not sure of the exact timeline,
Published: 05 June 2016

Monday afternoon
Good morning Friends, my name is Tim Gee, and I bring greetings from Peckham Meeting,
Published: 05 June 2016

Ring for further details
Published: 05 June 2016

Open to read message from Anne Wilkinson, Events and Committee Services.
Published: 27 May 2016

The minute sent by Cornwall Area Meeting – which is copied below – is relatively long.
Published: 23 May 2016

Dear Friends, We are open again!
Published: 27 April 2016

A weekend gathering organised by the BYM Sustainability Group, The deadline for bookings is 29 January. (Select someone!)
Published: 18 March 2016

In March 2016 it is 100 years since Britain introduced the legal right to conscientious objection to military service.
Published: 02 March 2016

Taking the long view.
Published: 01 March 2016

A Day to respond to the housing crisis. A keynote speech given by Lord Robert Kerslake in the morning
Published: 20 February 2016

Bookings close 22 January and will go fast – to avoid disappointment please ask Friends to contact us soon.
Published: 12 February 2016

Peter Coltman of Adel Meeting, would like us to know more about the impact and importance of the Company.
Published: 01 February 2016

We need your help Friends to fill the many interesting and varied opportunities for service within the Society.
Published: 01 February 2016

As Parliament prepares to debate next steps in Syria, Quakers in Britain have made this statement.
Published: 08 December 2015

London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast
Published: 28 November 2015

Quakers in Britain have signed up to a report called Enough which says the government proposal to change people’s behaviour
Published: 26 November 2015

For Young Friends Everywher
Published: 26 November 2015

Are you a Quaker activist?
Do you want to meet with others, learn, plan, be energised and inspired?
Published: 21 November 2015

Confronting war, militarisation & global insecurity, this is a teach-in and forum coordinated by MedAct.
Published: 13 November 2015

Major refurbishment and improvements are on the way for Claridge House, the Quaker retreat centre in Dormansland, Surrey
Published: 09 November 2015

Our faith in the future is a word picture of what Quakers in Britain today would like the Society to be like in the future;
Published: 09 November 2015

Paid role of national co-ordinator for the Vibrancy in Meetings Pilot Programme will be advertised soon
Published: 09 November 2015

A new study pack for Quaker Meetings has been created by Juliana Minihan during the Eva Koch scholarship 2015 at Woodbrooke.
Published: 05 November 2015

If you are new to Quakers and want to explore Quaker worship and witness further,
Published: 23 October 2015

An event to explore faith and finance, considering how money can be disinvested from fossil fuels and redirected into
Published: 17 October 2015

This gathering is an opportunity to share ideas, insights and experiences
Published: 16 October 2015

A gentle and relaxing weekend led by an experienced meditation teacher who is both Quaker and Buddhist.
Published: 09 October 2015

Lancaster Quakers invite Friends to join their Quaker Living Wage Campaign.
Published: 01 October 2015

Friends and attenders can apply to Britain Yearly Meeting for a variety of grants and bursaries.
Published: 01 October 2015

Woodbrooke and BYM Trustees have approved the Vibrancy in Meetings pilot initiative.
Published: 01 October 2015

Friends may already be considering their events for Remembrance Day.
Published: 01 October 2015

I’m writing to let you know about the Forgotten 10 Challenge
Published: 25 September 2015

With more trepidation than usual, that I went off to London on Friday evening to go to a meeting of the MfS Support Group.
Published: 25 September 2015

We met in the large meeting room because on this occasion both representatives of A.Ms were invited.
Published: 04 September 2015

Quaker speakers will be offering talks to meetings on Objections to war: a Quaker approach,
Published: 01 September 2015

Good news! Quakers in Britain are an associate partner at this year’s Greenbelt festival
Published: 28 August 2015

70 years on - Vigil for quit reflection with words and song.
Published: 06 August 2015

Starting with the annual commemoration in Tavistock Square at 12:00
Published: 06 August 2015

A voice for peace, I am writing from Conscience, an organisation started by Quaker Stanley Keeble nearly 40 years ago.
Published: 02 August 2015

The Book of Discipline Revision Preparation Group invites you to join with us,
Published: 02 August 2015

which is going to be debated in the House of Commons on Monday 20 July.
Published: 19 July 2015

held at Lee Valley Youth Hostel, Cheshunt and Friends House, London 1-4 May, 2015
To all Friends everywhere,
Published: 08 July 2015

Quaker Equality Week happened in March. Over 80 local meetings got involved
Published: 20 June 2015

In February 1915, Aletta Jacobs, a Dutch feminist, invited some of the women she knew from the suffrage movement
Published: 11 June 2015

Minute 25: Responding to social inequality and injustice: housing as a tested concern.


Published: 24 May 2015

To mark this day, a Meeting for Worship will be held at the Quaker Service Memorial
Published: 16 May 2015

The general election is almost upon us and Quakers across the country have been engaging in the election process.
Published: 05 May 2015

Britain Yearly Meeting will take place in London 1-4 May 2015.
Published: 01 May 2015

Interested in being an ecumenical accompanier in 2016?
Published: 27 April 2015

With the election too close to call, there is a real possibility that May will deliver a centre left government,
Published: 22 April 2015

How would you spend £38 billion?
Fight wars, tackle climate change
Fund arms or fund hospitals.
Published: 13 April 2015

For people who know little or nothing about Quakers and want to explore further.
Published: 10 April 2015

exhibition, book launch and film festival
Published: 09 April 2015

On Economic inequality in Britain.
Government cuts: welfare benefits.
Published: 31 March 2015

Fly kites not drones for New Roz (Afghan New Year)
Published: 21 March 2015

Hello from Glenthorne! The snow drops have been in flower for the last two weeks and Glenthorne has opened for the season!
Published: 05 March 2015

Thank you for all the responses to the consultation about the revision of Quaker faith & practice.
Published: 01 March 2015

In 1947 the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Quakers worldwide for the work they had done,
Published: 01 March 2015

A free resource pack for Quaker meetings is now available from the Quaker Centre.
Published: 01 March 2015

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From Britain Yearly Meeting held at Friends House, London on 24 – 27 May 2013
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Welcome. Quakers are a faith group committed to working for equality and peace.
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From the Kindertransport in Europe in the 1930’s to early childhood education
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