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November 24, 2019

Churches' plan for new President falters because of equal marriage

Plans to appoint a further President for Churches Together in England have faltered because not all denominations would accept a nominated President who is in a same-sex marriage.
February 15, 2015

'Advices and Queries': from 1682 to the general election of 2015

“Remember your responsibilities as a citizen for the conduct of local, national and international affairs. Do not shrink from the time and effort your involvement may demand.” This is one of 42 challenges and questions posed to members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) by the rather quaintly named 'Advices and Queries'.
December 19, 2014

Call from Quakers for global treaty to ban nuclear weapons

Quakers in Britain are calling on politicians to find the moral courage and political leadership to work for a nuclear ban treaty.
December 19, 2014

Quakers appoint Scottish Parliamentary Engagement Officer

In light of the significant and growing differences between the Scottish and UK parliaments, Quakers in Britain have appointed an Edinburg-based officer.
November 11, 2014

The White Feather Diaries: a different remembering

The White Feather Diaries is an online Quaker storytelling project to mark the centenary of the First World War, and beyond. It has been curated by Ekklesia associate Symon Hill.
March 27, 2014

Quakers celebrate first same-sex weddings this weekend

As the first same-sex marriages take place in England and Wales this weekend, Quakers in Britain are rejoicing with one particular Quaker couple.
November 21, 2013

Christians welcome vote for Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill

A senior Scottish Episcopalian has welcomed the overwhelming Scottish parliament vote for marriage equality, while the Church of Scotland rejects its premise.
November 21, 2013

Quakers affirm MSPs' support for equal marriage

Quakers in Britain have warmly welcomed the overwhelming support given yesterday (20 November) by MSPs to the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill.
October 8, 2013

Welcome for Quaker fossil fuel disinvestment call

Operation Noah has welcomed the announcement from Quakers in Britain that they are disinvesting from fossil fuels and calling on others to do so.
September 2, 2013

US Quakers urge Obama towards nonviolent action on Syria

The Friends Committee on National Legislation in the USA has written to President Obama recommending a range of nonviolent interventions on Syria.