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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 7h

Check out this radio segment on Quaker Week. Lizzi Rawlinson-Mills talks to Babs Michel about the power of silent worship to ground us and help us deal with crises and events that can be overwhelming.

The discussion starts from 14:50, listen here:

Babs Michel on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - 05/10/2025 - BBC Sounds

Join Babs for a relaxed and spiritual start to your Sunday.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 1d

Prisons Week begins on Sunday, it is a time to hold in the Light all those impacted by the criminal justice system.

Quakers have a long history of compassionate engagement around prisons and criminal justice – find out more about Quakers in Criminal Justice and how you can make a difference.

Quakers and Prisons Week

Melanie Jameson, convenor of the Quakers in Criminal Justice (QICJ) working group, shares some actions Quakers can take ahead of National Prisons Week.

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Mark D Russ @markdruss.bsky.social · 2d

Why is #Quaker worship like searching for mushrooms? Find out in my latest Pause for Thought www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #spirituality @quaker.org.uk

Pause For Thought - Mark Russ: "Waiting for something surprising" - BBC Sounds

Mark Russ on this week's theme 'Stories of the Great Outdoors'.

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 2d

"We say it again – an attack against one religious community is an attack against us all"

@churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents speak out against hate crime following the attack on the Peace Community Centre and Mosque.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 2d

Quakers in Britain have warned that new government plans to tighten protest laws even further are "not only unnecessary but dangerous".

Quakers warn new protest powers “dangerous and unnecessary”

Quakers in Britain have warned that new government plans to tighten protest laws even further are “not only unnecessary but dangerous”.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 3d

Read our new blog reflecting on Labour Party conference and areas of progress and difficulty just over a year into the new government.

Notes from the Labour Party Conference

Find out about Quakers and how our faith translates into action.

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Operation Noah @operationnoah.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a Christian with a passion for addressing the climate & biodiversity crises? Do you believe the Church has a vital role to play in this work? Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help inspire the Church to take action on the climate crisis. www.operationnoah.org/operation-no...

Operation Noah Seeks New Trustees - Operation Noah

Operation Noah is looking for new trustees to help lead our mission to inspire and equip the Church to take action on climate change. In this voluntary position, you will play an active role in shapin...

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 4d

On October 7th, we hold in our hearts all those whose lives have been lost and those who are still suffering, and pray for a just peace.

A prayer for 7 October

Find out about Quakers and how our faith translates into action.

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Paul Parker @rcquaker.bsky.social · 6d

New powers to further restrict protest are unnecessary, undermine our rights to freedom of expression and ability to practice our religion freely.

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Paul Parker @rcquaker.bsky.social · 6d

We do not see the rights of worshippers and the rights of protestors as inherently in contradiction. As Quakers we are often worshippers, protestors and community members simultaneously.

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Paul Parker @rcquaker.bsky.social · 6d

For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable. Peaceful protest, prayer, and non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack.

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Paul Parker @rcquaker.bsky.social · 6d

There is no need for further restrictions to protest based on the concept of cumulative disruption. Repeated protests can be evidence of strength of feeling towards an ongoing injustice and are an important democratic mechanism for citizens to have their voices heard.

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Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests

The move is not a ban on protests but

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 8d

We send our congratulations to the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Sarah Mullally, and look forward to working with her.

The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 8d

Today Bishop Sarah Mullally, nominated as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, made her first address at Canterbury Cathedral.

Watch the address at cofe.io/106thArchbishopAddress.

Announcement of Next Archbishop of Canterbury

Watch Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, who will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, make their first address at Canterbury Cathedral. May God...

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 8d

The theme of Quaker Week this year is Love Your Neighbour.

Listen to this beautiful episode of the BBC’s Daily Service, delivered by @timquaker.bsky.social – a Quaker and general secretary of @globalquakers.bsky.social – which reflects on the meaning and importance of loving your neighbour.

Daily Service - Love your neighbour - The Greatest Commandment - BBC Sounds

Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Tim Gee.

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · 8d

"An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. "

The @churchesengland.bsky.social Presidents have issued a joint statement condemning yesterday's synagogue attack and antisemitism.

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Words of the statement: We are horrified at the terror attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, a Holy Day for the Jewish community. We stand with the Jewish community at this time and categorically reject all forms of antisemitism. Those who hold this ideology must be challenged and must never be allowed to win.

We pray for the Jewish community, who will be deeply traumatised by this event. We pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones. We thank the emergency services for their swift response, and we recognise with respect how, once again, they have put themselves in harm’s way to protect the community. We pray that all will come together in condemning this senseless attack.

An attack against one faith community is an attack against us all. We commit ourselves to work for positive relationships between faiths and communities in our nation, now and always.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 9d

Violence is never right. Killing is never right. Targeting people because of who they are is never right.

We give thanks for all those, from all backgrounds, who have come together to oppose hatred and promote living together peacefully. It is vital that we all continue to do so.

Quaker statement in response to Manchester synagogue attacks on Yom Kippur

We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in t...

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 9d

Quaker statement in response to Manchester synagogue attacks on Yom Kippur.

We offer our love, support and solidarity with the Jewish community, in Manchester and beyond, following the horrifying antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 9d

Great to see this case against peaceful climate protesters dropped. It should never have been brought in the first place.

For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable.

We are deeply concerned by the ongoing repression of dissent.

Police spend £3m on failed climate protest case

A court has dismissed charges against 15 climate protesters, including four Quakers, accused of planning to

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 10d

In our new blog, Rhiannon discusses the meanings behind this year's Quaker Week theme and explores how different Quakers might think about its Biblical origins.

Love Your Neighbour, but struggle with Scripture?

Within the Quaker community in Britain, there are a wide range of perspectives on the Bible.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 12d

As US nuclear weapons return to Britain, we re-affirm the commitment to nuclear disarmament rooted in our faith.

We join hundreds of groups in calling for measures to prevent nuclear war, and redirect military spending to peacekeeping, climate action, and meeting human needs.

Quakers join global call for nuclear disarmament

On International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, Quakers in Britain joined more than 275 organisations in urging governments to take bold action towards disarmament.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 15d

Hi, I think you might be confusing us with other faith groups that have restrictions on using modern technology. You can find out more about what Quakers believe on our website: www.quaker.org.uk/faith/our-fa...

Quaker faith

Quakers believe that there is something of God in everyone. Find out how we worship, what we do, how we are organised and how you can join us.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 15d

Quakers were proud to take part in the Scottish Mass Climate Lobby. The event showed the strength of support for a just transition in Scotland.

Over 250 people attended, speaking to 27 MSPs, including the First Minister John Swinney.

#ActNowChangeForever

Around 20 people stand around a green banner reading Quakers for climate justice.

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 15d

Quakers in Britain have joined major church leaders across England in this statement rejecting the misuse of religious teachings by the far-right to promote hate.

"God’s overwhelming and unconditional love for every single human being"

23 September 2025 The Presidents of Churches Together in England, named below, have issued the following statement: As leaders of Christian Churches in this country, we wish to express our deep ...

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 15d

“The Gospel of Christ must never be co-opted to support the messages that breed hostility towards others. Its message never legitimises rejection, hatred or superiority towards people of other cultures.”

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Quakers in Britain @quaker.org.uk · 15d

It's International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons today.

Quakers in Britain is joining 275+ peace and faith organisations to appeal to governments to rid the planet of these hideous armaments and 'accelerate steps to protect the climate’.

www.nuclearabolitionday.org/joint-letter

A man with a white beard, wearing a red beanie, Quakers for climate justice t-shirt and high-vis holds a rainbow peace flag. He is standing in front of the fence of RAF Lakenheath, the fence is adorned with handmade banners opposing nuclear weapons and advocating for peace.

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