Peer mediation can be transformative. It empowers young people to resolve conflicts themselves, and points to the possibility of a more peaceful world beyond the classroom. With the publication of a new report showing its benefits, we’re calling for peer mediation to be mainstreamed across schools.

“The heart of Quakerism is the belief in an Inward Light, a ‘Light of Christ’ in everyone… This is the Quaker interpretation of the great words in the first chapter of the Gospel of John: ‘The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world.’” Rufus Jones, 1927

Belfast Friends would love your support at their Craft Fair this Sat 29th Nov from 10am - 12 noon at South Belfast Quaker Meeting House. Pop in if you're passing by or take a day trip, do some Christmas Shopping, and support a good cause.

#QuakersIreland #FaithinAction

Check out our new blog and learn about the history and present of Quakerism in Korea.

David Mowat toured South Korea in August, making friends across the country. He shares with us his interview with Korean Quaker leader Bongsoo Kwag.

"Force may subdue, but love gains: And he that forgives first, wins the laurel." William Penn

Every stage of our lives offers fresh opportunities. Responding to divine guidance, try to discern the right time to undertake or relinquish responsibilities without undue pride or guilt. Attend to what love requires of you, which may not be great busyness. — #28/passage/1-02/" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Britain Yearly Meeting Advices #28

Ban a Pro-Palestinian Group? The U.K. Government Thought Few Would Care.

Official advice provided to the government before its ban on Palestine Action underestimated the significant public protests that followed, records show. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...

In partnership with Quakers, this interactive workshop explores approaches to peace building & non-violent communication in schools. Explore strategies for engaging empathetically with global issues, helping staff & young people understand & de-escalate conflict.
Nov 18 4-5:30pm shorturl.at/kw4Ik

Quaker climate activist @marcusdecker.bsky.social has won his appeal against deportation 🥳

His case had the support of @chrisgpackham.bsky.social, Quakers and a wide range of campaigners.

The Home Office is expected to challenge the ruling.

www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Friends have always practiced an experiential and Spirit-led faith based on continuing revelation, making them suspicious of the traditions of the Church. But since the seventeenth century, all Quakers have inherited a pre-existing tradition of their own.

The Quaker Faith, p.151.

“If it’s not worth being written by a human, it’s not worth being read by a human.”

“If it’s not worth being written by a human, it’s not worth being read by a human.”

The Funeral Expenses Payment (FEP) has restrictive eligibility criteria that don’t reflect real life.

Thousands are denied a payment each year, at a time when funeral costs have skyrocketed.

✍️ Email your MP TODAY and ask them to #FixTheFEP – bit.ly/49mffO2 #GriefIsHardEnough

“Be patterns, be examples in all countries, places, islands, nations, wherever you come; that your carriage and life may preach among all sorts of people, and to them; then you will come to walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone.” George Fox (1656)

Exploring Quakerism's Forgotten Century w/ Ben Pink Dandelion
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBGi...

Thanks to @quakeitup.bsky.social

We’ve joined almost 300 organisations in an urgent plea to politicians and the UK government to stop scapegoating the country’s human rights framework.

This week, we’re asking the question “Do Quakers read the Bible?” The answer is not a simple 'yes' or 'no', but a journey into a faith that has been both wounded and liberated by the very same pages.

quakerpodcast.com/do-quakers-r...

Quakers are joining with others to call on the NEC not to host the SDSC arms fair in 2026. SDSC was kicked out of recent venues because of persistent protests. Let's make sure it doesn't find a home at the NEC.

Please share especially with folk in the West Midlands
www.stop-sdsc.uk/campaign-let...

Building on research which Quakers in Scotland contributed to, the Scottish government has provided funding for a recently launched Scottish Peace Platform.

This platform provides the opportunity for the country to lead the way in peace and disarmament education.

"The flashy wins of brokering ceasefires and peace agreements mean little without the long-term work of peacebuilding."

@inkstickmedia.com

I was on the radio again. Quakers can be annoying, even me! But together we help each other hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. #Quaker #spirituality www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I was recently interviewed by Prospect about theological diversity among British Quakers. You can read the full article here.

Quakers are rallying behind climate activist Marcus Decker who is facing deportation thanks to his witness against fossil fuels.

Join the Meeting for Worship outside his deportation hearing in Islington on 10 November.

"The most important Quaker is the Friend who is yet to be convinced," Rashid Darden told QuakerSpeak in 2023. "My personal ministry is one that is so convinced Quakerism is one of the best possible paths to take that it would be wrong for me to keep quiet...it would be wrong not to share my story."

While on the surface, we may not have got far, it was still worthwhile and better than nothing. Have you contacted your MP yet?