Quakers in Britain
@quaker.org.uk
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 Britain, Friends House, NW1 2BJ.
www.quaker.org.uk
"Quakers report being arrested during peaceful witness, silenced in court, and deterred from giving ministry or exploring moral questions during worship. These experiences undermine democratic participation and Quakers’ ability to practice their faith freely." www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Quakers urge parliament to curb increasingly repressive protest laws
Quakers in Britain have urged politicians to curb increasingly repressive protest laws, warning that recent and proposed legislation is preventing them from practising their faith.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
"Quakers report being arrested during peaceful witness, silenced in court, and deterred from giving ministry or exploring moral questions during worship. These experiences undermine democratic participation and Quakers’ ability to practice their faith freely." www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...
"Sometimes it's enough to just to show up and see what happens"
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Pause For Thought - Rhiannon Grant: "It's okay to start really small" - BBC Sounds
Rhiannon Grant on this week's theme 'Lessons learnt from 2025'.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
"Sometimes it's enough to just to show up and see what happens"
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Statement from our colleagues at the Friends Committee on National Legislation. We hold all those affected and the wider world community in the Light. 🕯️🕊️🙏
President Trump’s claim today that the United States will “run the country” following this attack is deeply concerning and a clear violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty.
Our full statement:
Our full statement:
January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Statement from our colleagues at the Friends Committee on National Legislation. We hold all those affected and the wider world community in the Light. 🕯️🕊️🙏
We've joined other NGOs in calling on the Israeli government to immediately halt its deregistration process.
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
53 International NGOs warn Israel’s recent registration measures will impede critical humanitarian action
MAP News. The latest developments in the Middle East as well as eye witness accounts and expert analysis from MAP's staff.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
We've joined other NGOs in calling on the Israeli government to immediately halt its deregistration process.
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
“See each individual person as a gift from God”
Quaker Rhiannon Grant shares a reflection on ‘the greatest gift’. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Quaker Rhiannon Grant shares a reflection on ‘the greatest gift’. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Pause For Thought - Rhiannon Grant: "See each individual person as a gift from God" - BBC Sounds
Rhiannon Grant on this week's theme 'The Greatest Gift'.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
“See each individual person as a gift from God”
Quaker Rhiannon Grant shares a reflection on ‘the greatest gift’. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Quaker Rhiannon Grant shares a reflection on ‘the greatest gift’. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Do Quakers do Christmas? Traditionally, Quakers don't celebrate special days, but today the picture is more complex.
Rhiannon Grant shares four questions she asks herself when thinking about whether and how to participate in Christmas activities.
Rhiannon Grant shares four questions she asks herself when thinking about whether and how to participate in Christmas activities.
Is your Christmas simple, radical, spiritual?
Rhiannon Grant reflects on how Quaker traditions and testimony influence how she marks the festive season.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Do Quakers do Christmas? Traditionally, Quakers don't celebrate special days, but today the picture is more complex.
Rhiannon Grant shares four questions she asks herself when thinking about whether and how to participate in Christmas activities.
Rhiannon Grant shares four questions she asks herself when thinking about whether and how to participate in Christmas activities.
Listen to this fascinating conversation with @stuartkmasters.bsky.social about the origins of the Quaker faith, highlighting how early Quakers challenged societal expectations about women’s roles. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_njv...
Women Who Refused to Be Silent: The Real Quaker Beginning
YouTube video by HolisticCircle
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December 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Listen to this fascinating conversation with @stuartkmasters.bsky.social about the origins of the Quaker faith, highlighting how early Quakers challenged societal expectations about women’s roles. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_njv...
Quakers in Britain are continuing to work to ensure that all Quaker communities are inclusive of gender diversity, following a decision in 2021. A new document provides both theological background for this, rooted in the commandment to love one another, and practical guidance. 1/4
December 19, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Quakers in Britain are continuing to work to ensure that all Quaker communities are inclusive of gender diversity, following a decision in 2021. A new document provides both theological background for this, rooted in the commandment to love one another, and practical guidance. 1/4
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is having appalling impacts on civilians, causing death, displacement, and cutting off vital services and aid.
December 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is having appalling impacts on civilians, causing death, displacement, and cutting off vital services and aid.
Quaker Rhiannon Grant shares how a power cut prompted reflections on inner light, for BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought.
Pause For Thought - Rhiannon Grant: "An inner light" - BBC Sounds
Rhiannon Grant on this week's theme
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December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Quaker Rhiannon Grant shares how a power cut prompted reflections on inner light, for BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought.
Schools should be promoting peace, not helping arms companies recruit.
🔍 Why is a robot dog touring UK schools?
Our new STEM Detective video investigates the BAE Systems STEM Roadshow and its robot dog, Lexi — and how similar tech is being used in real military settings.
🎥Watch the full video: forceswatch.net/resources/robot-dogs-good-dog-or-bad-dog/
#STEM4Peace
Our new STEM Detective video investigates the BAE Systems STEM Roadshow and its robot dog, Lexi — and how similar tech is being used in real military settings.
🎥Watch the full video: forceswatch.net/resources/robot-dogs-good-dog-or-bad-dog/
#STEM4Peace
December 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Schools should be promoting peace, not helping arms companies recruit.
Quakers in Britain hold all those affected by the horrifying antisemitic attack in Sydney in the Light.
Quakers express shock, condemnation and deep grief at antisemitic violence in Sydney
Quakers in Britain hold all those affected by the horrifying antisemitic attack in Sydney in the Light.
www.quaker.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Quakers in Britain hold all those affected by the horrifying antisemitic attack in Sydney in the Light.
Recording Clerk Paul Parker and Quaker Tim Regan appeared on the Sunday Programme.
They offer insights into the ongoing conversation about new wording for Quaker marriage declarations, discussing the diversity of ways Quakers relate to the language of God and the divine.
Discussion from 26 mins.
They offer insights into the ongoing conversation about new wording for Quaker marriage declarations, discussing the diversity of ways Quakers relate to the language of God and the divine.
Discussion from 26 mins.
Sunday - 14/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Recording Clerk Paul Parker and Quaker Tim Regan appeared on the Sunday Programme.
They offer insights into the ongoing conversation about new wording for Quaker marriage declarations, discussing the diversity of ways Quakers relate to the language of God and the divine.
Discussion from 26 mins.
They offer insights into the ongoing conversation about new wording for Quaker marriage declarations, discussing the diversity of ways Quakers relate to the language of God and the divine.
Discussion from 26 mins.
We've written to the First Minister - with civil society organisations in Scotland - to ask our government to endorse the Fossil Fuel Treaty and to include it in the final #ClimateChange Action Plan.
Scotland has lead the way in international solidarity before. We must do it again: bit.ly/4pBjKd1
Scotland has lead the way in international solidarity before. We must do it again: bit.ly/4pBjKd1
December 14, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We join other faiths welcoming the government’s new child poverty strategy.
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
Quakers back faith leaders’ response to new Child Poverty Strategy
Quakers in Britain have joined UK faith leaders in welcoming the government’s new Child Poverty Strategy, while warning that further action will be needed to deliver lasting change.
www.quaker.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We join other faiths welcoming the government’s new child poverty strategy.
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
Grace Da Costa discusses the anti-human rights moves currently taking place in the UK and how we can work to safeguard our rights through celebrating what we have and promoting a positive vision of what we want.
Our everyday essentials: Human Rights Day 2026
Grace Da Costa discusses the anti-human rights moves currently taking place in the UK and how we can work to safeguard our rights.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Grace Da Costa discusses the anti-human rights moves currently taking place in the UK and how we can work to safeguard our rights through celebrating what we have and promoting a positive vision of what we want.
Quakers believe that there is that of God in everyone, which leads us to defend the rights of all.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
Quakers join national call for UK leaders to defend human rights
Quakers in Britain has joined over 180 organisations in urging the government to strengthen human rights protections as the UK marks Human Rights Day.
www.quaker.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Quakers believe that there is that of God in everyone, which leads us to defend the rights of all.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
A Quaker who recently completed a 700-mile climate pilgrimage has said that continued commitment to “No New Oil" is all that matters in the face of a 26-month sentence.
Quaker’s stand for “No New Oil” continues despite harsh JSO sentence
A Quaker who recently completed a 700-mile climate pilgrimage has said that continued commitment to “No New Oil” is all that matters in the face of a 26-month sentence.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A Quaker who recently completed a 700-mile climate pilgrimage has said that continued commitment to “No New Oil" is all that matters in the face of a 26-month sentence.
“I also have a newfound appreciation for moments of calm. I’m more aware of the clarity that stillness can bring, and I’m grateful that I found the Quakers when I needed them most.”
Read this lovely account of one person’s path to Quakerism.
Read this lovely account of one person’s path to Quakerism.
A moment that changed me: My unbearable grief kept growing – until I found solace in a silent community
After my dad died, I tried to cope by keeping busy: a day job, a side hustle, socialising and working out. But I kept bursting into tears in public. At a Quaker meeting, it was as if someone had turne...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“I also have a newfound appreciation for moments of calm. I’m more aware of the clarity that stillness can bring, and I’m grateful that I found the Quakers when I needed them most.”
Read this lovely account of one person’s path to Quakerism.
Read this lovely account of one person’s path to Quakerism.
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Join Quakers from around Europe & the Middle East at an All Age Gathering in August 2026, to build community through worship, discussion and play. More info: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Join Quakers from around Europe & the Middle East at an All Age Gathering in August 2026, to build community through worship, discussion and play. More info: fwccemes.org/calendar/eme...
@globalquakers.bsky.social @quaker.org.uk @quakerireland.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social @qcea.bsky.social
@globalquakers.bsky.social @quaker.org.uk @quakerireland.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social @qcea.bsky.social
Our new blog offers a personal reflection on a reparations walking tour in Bristol.
The event offered an accessible and welcoming space for learning about transatlantic slavery, Quaker complicity, and the resistance and agency of enslaved Africans.
The event offered an accessible and welcoming space for learning about transatlantic slavery, Quaker complicity, and the resistance and agency of enslaved Africans.
Walking with history: reflections on a reparations walking tour
Blog post about a history walk exploring the enslavement of people and Quaker links to the slave trade in Bristol
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December 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our new blog offers a personal reflection on a reparations walking tour in Bristol.
The event offered an accessible and welcoming space for learning about transatlantic slavery, Quaker complicity, and the resistance and agency of enslaved Africans.
The event offered an accessible and welcoming space for learning about transatlantic slavery, Quaker complicity, and the resistance and agency of enslaved Africans.
A Liverpool Quaker climate activist is appealing her conviction after a judge warned the jury against following their conscience, violating the centuries-old principle of jury independence, established in a landmark 1670 case involving Quaker defendants.
Quaker climate activist appeals conviction after judge threatens the jury
A Quaker is appealing her climate conviction after a judge threatened the jury with contempt of court if they found defendants not guilty according to their conscience.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A Liverpool Quaker climate activist is appealing her conviction after a judge warned the jury against following their conscience, violating the centuries-old principle of jury independence, established in a landmark 1670 case involving Quaker defendants.
Quakers have a long history of supporting conscientious objectors, inspired and guided by our peace testimony.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
Meeting with Russian and Ukrainian Conscientious Objectors
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December 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Quakers have a long history of supporting conscientious objectors, inspired and guided by our peace testimony.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
The Peace Pledge Union is putting on an event next Tuesday, where you can hear conscientious objectors from Russia and Ukraine tell their stories.
Our Radical Hearts, Open Minds consultation is bringing Quakers together across Britain to think creatively about how we can build outward-looking, thriving 21st century Quaker communities.
A chameleon, a hedgehog and a baobab tree
A chameleon, a hedgehog and a baobab tree. What do these things have in common and what do they have to do with Quakers? These are all things which emerged out of the Radical Hearts, Open Minds consul...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our Radical Hearts, Open Minds consultation is bringing Quakers together across Britain to think creatively about how we can build outward-looking, thriving 21st century Quaker communities.
As Quakers, we believe in working towards a fair and sustainable future.
The government should make oil and gas giants pay for the climate damage they have caused, so we can fund a just climate transition.
The Budget was a major missed opportunity to do that.
The government should make oil and gas giants pay for the climate damage they have caused, so we can fund a just climate transition.
The Budget was a major missed opportunity to do that.
Let’s build a fair and sustainable future, Quakers say as budget spares polluters and the super-rich
Rooted in their commitment to equality and peace, Quakers say the government has missed a major opportunity to use this year’s budget to make oil and gas giants pay for the climate damage they have ca...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
As Quakers, we believe in working towards a fair and sustainable future.
The government should make oil and gas giants pay for the climate damage they have caused, so we can fund a just climate transition.
The Budget was a major missed opportunity to do that.
The government should make oil and gas giants pay for the climate damage they have caused, so we can fund a just climate transition.
The Budget was a major missed opportunity to do that.