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We know that there are many trans and non-binary Friends who may be feeling sad, angry or deeply worried following yesterday’s Supreme Court judgment. Remember that each one of you is unique, precious and a child of God. 🏳️‍⚧️

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How do we address violence and conflict around us? How do we nurture the radical peacemakers among us? Yearly Meeting 2025 will be rooted in Quaker peace testimony and runs from 23–26 May. Bookings are open until 27 April. Register here: www.quaker.org.uk/ym/bookings

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Michael Portillo visits Swarthmoor Hall, home of Margaret Fell and cradle of Quakerism, in tonight's episode of Great British Railway Journeys. Watch at 6.30pm on BBC2 or stream now on iPlayer 📺 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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After watching the recently released Bonhoeffer film, Siobhán Haire explores the dilemmas of the pacifist stand and asks how we are called to challenge injustice. www.quaker.org.uk/blog/bonhoef...

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Churches Together in England have written to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley calling for a meeting to discuss the police raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House on 27 March. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Churches call for review and meeting following police raid on place of worship @churchesengland.bsky.social has sent an open letter to Sir Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, in response to the police raid of the @quaker.org.uk Meeting House on 27 March 2025. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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We have been uplifted by the incredible reaction to the police raid on Westminster Meeting House. Many Friends have asked us what actions they could now take to push back against the erosion of protest rights in the UK. Here are 7 ideas 👇 www.quaker.org.uk/blog/7-actio...

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See our latest lesson on Exploring the Work of Peacebuilders. Students reflect on peace as a concept, explore the work of peacebuilding organisations and individuals, and consider the power of seeking reconciliation. @quaker.org.uk @cndpeaceed.bsky.social

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I met @youthdemand.bsky.social & have written to the Met Commissioner following the raid at @quaker.org.uk Meeting House on 27 March. This raid was a clear attempt to intimidate and suppress lawful protest. I've raised questions about proportionately & powers.

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Live with the Earth in mind, says Judith Leary-Joyce of #StAlbans #Quakers in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus

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Capturing the atmosphere of peace & love of the Quaker Meeting for Worship held outside New Scotland Yard from 12-1pm today. 💚🕯️💚🕯️💚🕯️ Meeting violence with love, ‘power over’ with ‘power of the people’ Next stop: the Houses of Parliament Democracy & protest must not be criminalised @quaker.org.uk

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Over 350 people joined a meeting for worship outside Scotland Yard today, with 25 more meetings held nationwide and online. "This is about the kind of country, the kind of world, we want to live in... We need laws that enable participation rather than suppress it." www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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In support of all who speak truth to power & with integrity in times of increasing state oppression. Green colleagues and I joined @quaker.org.uk Worship outside of New Scotland Yard in response to aggressive raid of @youthdemand.bsky.social meeting in a place of worship.

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This is not just about the actions of the police but about laws that undermine democracy itself. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Here is solidarity with @quaker.org.uk following the outrageous Met Police raid of a @youth-demand.bsky.social event taking place at Westminster Friends Meeting House. Sit down protest now taking place outside New Scotland Yard. Defend our right to protest!

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Today I attended Westminster Quaker Meeting with local MP @rachelblakemp.bsky.social, @elliechowns.bsky.social and fellow MPs who happen to be Quakers @yuanfenyang.bsky.social and @carladenyer.bsky.social 20 police breaking the door of a place of worship is a heavy handed act from the Met police

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People talking and peacefully demonstrating is not a threat to society; but stopping them is. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Join Quakers on Thursday at a meeting for worship outside New Scotland Yard, 12-1pm 🪧 Join us in responding to police aggression with love and peace 🙏🕊️ Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-y...

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💙 We offer our heartfelt support to @quaker.org.uk in light of this deeply troubling incident. We stand in solidarity with them and all those who engage in peaceful protest.🕊️

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The Home Secretary downplays "heavy-handed policing," including Friday's Quaker Meeting House raid. But the government could end this by repealing Public Order Act 2023 and parts of Policing Act 2022. Time 45.30 👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0029k8y/sunday-with-laura-kuenssberg-30032025

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🕯️Quaker Meeting for Worship🕯️ Upholding our worshipping community & Westminster Friends Outside New Scotland Yard 3 April 12-1pm Anyone who wishes to join us will be most welcome, of all faiths or none (exact location to be posted on Wednesday) @quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social

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We thank our friends @ukunitarian.bsky.social for their support 🙏 🕯️

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🚨 Outrage as 20 police officers break into Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrest six. 🚨 This shocking violation of a place of worship is a direct result of crackdowns on protest and dissent - freedom of speech, assembly and democracy are at risk.🕊️ 👉 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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We’re proud to share the story of Kathleen Lonsdale - scientist, Quaker, and fearless advocate for peace and prison reform. One of the first female Fellows of the Royal Society, Lonsdale was imprisoned in WWII as a conscientious objector. Watch @royalsociety.org new film here: 🎥 youtu.be/Jwcf23XJ8vI

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400,000 children are set to be pulled into poverty over the next decade. We've joined other senior faith leaders to call for bold action. ⚖️🕯️🙏💔 www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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We are holding US environmental defenders in the Light. Big polluters cannot be allowed to use lawfare to evade their responsibilities to people and planet. In the UK we need government to review anti-protest laws and affirm the right to protest. www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

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@quaker.org.uk Quakers in Britain have a long tradition of championing ethical investment and we are delighted to see their commitment to climate action recognised in the Green Investment Declaration. @operationnoah.bsky.social www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Our right to protest is under threat. The government should review anti-protest legislation and recognise the vital role peaceful protest plays in tackling injustice.

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Check out my latest Pause for Thought for BBC Radio 2 where I talk about 'What Makes Me Happy.' Cake. Cake makes me happy. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #Quaker #spirituality

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These violations of international law must stop. The violence must stop. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Fascinating session to round off Day 1 of #CTEForum2025 3 perspectives from 3 different traditions on the practice of synodality (from Greek: ‘the way together’) From the Roman Catholic church, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain and @quaker.org.uk #ChurchesTogether

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fabulous as Elaine Green talks to us of the @quaker.org.uk practice and how synodality (although not a phrase used) is very much a part of their practice. Just excellent to hear these wonderful speakers from Cardinal Vincent, Archbishop Nikitas and now Elaine Green share on synodality #CTEForum2025

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Today is the start of the @churchesengland.bsky.social 2025 Forum! The theme is: One but not the Same: Celebrating diversity – Living with difference. You can watch the keynote speakers here including Quaker Elaine Green reflecting on Synodality today at 7:30PM www.youtube.com/@ChurchesEng...

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Due to a high volume of applications we will be closing recruitment for Ecumenical Accompaniers (human rights observers) in Palestine and Israel early. The new closing date is Tuesday 18 March at 5pm. www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...

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"Jesus is recorded four times in the gospels as saying 'Love your neighbour as yourself'" @timquaker.bsky.social asks, what if we read the Bible and acted with this in mind? @globalquakers.bsky.social www.quaker.org.uk/blog/how-to-...

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So disappointed to see this opportunity to protect the planet and the health of people of Scotland stalled

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Last week more than 100 Labour parliamentarians signed a letter calling on investment managers to treat weapons manufacturers as ‘ethical’ investments. Arms investment can never be ethical and making a profit from death is sickeningly cynical. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Fantastic to see this success for Jacky Uwamariya, one of our Simmons Grants recipients in 2022 👏 www.friendscareercenter.com/post/jacky-u...

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Quaker teenager, Micah Kingham, wins the Guinness World Record for most number of Rubik's cubes solved on stilts in one hour! 👏 www.itv.com/watch/news/t...

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Since we made this statement Israel has announced it is cutting off electricity to Gaza. We say again: the threat of starvation and denial of vital humanitarian aid and services should never be used as a tool of war or a bargaining chip in negotiations. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Fiction or non-fiction? What would be your desert island book? 📚 Mark Russ shares his answer on Pause for Thought www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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"We're sitting in silence but it's a really resonant silence that I feel deeply held and heard and I feel that I'm deeply listening even if nobody's speaking" In this video Quakers share their experiences of Quaker meetings for worship www.quaker.org.uk/faith/introd...

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"The threat of starvation and denial of vital humanitarian aid should never be used as a tool of war or a bargaining chip in negotiations. Israel must allow aid to flow into Gaza immediately." Quaker statement as Israel blocks all humanitarian aid into Gaza www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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Join us at this conference to explore the challenges we face and reflect together on how we respond to them, individually and collectively. 📅 20-22 June 2025, Brussels @qcea.bsky.social Find out more and register at: www.qcea.org/events/faith...

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