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This session offers an introduction to the history of Quaker membership and offer a space to answer the four questions before Friends in Britain today: Why do we have membership? What is it for? Is it still necessary?
For more information visit: ow.ly/45Xb50Ok8HZ
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As a judge bans the words 'climate change' from nonviolent civil disobedience cases, protestors remind juries they can make decisions according to conscience, an essential legal precedent established during the 1670 trial of two Quaker preachers. ⚖️🕊️💙
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"As we return to our own communities and Meetings, we continue to hold these Friends in the Light." 🙏🌍🧡 Quakers from Europe and the Middle East gathered in Birmingham earlier this month to share worship and work done.
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We want to hear from YOU! 🫵
Make a difference in shaping our nation's security policies!
📝 Share your thoughts on safety and security
💻 Quick and easy online form
Join the Alternative Security Review project today and have your voice heard here coventry.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0c
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Today we joined the national ceremony for International Conscientious Objectors’ Day.
We remembered those who refused to bear arms and participate in war, throughout history and today.
Find out more at ppu.org.uk/international-
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of what is known among Palestinians as the 'Nakba' (the 'catastrophe').
We've signed a joint statement calling on the UK government to uphold its legal, moral and historic obligations to the Palestinian people.
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In London today to ask a question on behalf of 23 UK Faith communities including at Hiscox insurers AGM #insurethefuture #noinsuranceforfossilfuelexpansion #beyondfossilfuelstogether
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If you're interested in Quaker chaplaincy, do consider this course. It starts next week but still has a few spaces.
It's a brilliant opportunity to find out more about what being a Quaker chaplain is like and whether it might be for you🙂
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Are you a Quaker chaplain in a hospital, prison, education or other work/community setting? Are you considering starting in a chaplaincy role? This online course will offer you the opportunity of sharing, supporting and developing your ministry.
See ow.ly/Kvbf50NTzWs
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This shockingly cruel and inhumane Bill turns our country’s back on people fleeing war and persecution, blocking support at a time it's most needed.
We all deserve to live safe from harm and be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. #StopTheBill libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/joint-ci
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BREAKING
174 organisations representing human rights, migrants and refugees, anti-slavery, women, LGBTQI+ folk and disabled people call for MPs and House of Lords to demand the Government ditch its shockingly cruel and shameful Migration Bill
#StopTheBill
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Registration is open for Young Friends General Meeting gathering, Fri 26th – Mon 29th May at Redland Quaker Meeting House in Bristol. 18 - 35 yo, Quaker or Quaker curious welcome & there's travel reimbursement for your first gathering! Register by 15 May:
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"If I were King for the day, don't bow down, or call me Your Majesty, but I hope we'd work together to value all life and to build peace and unity."
Quaker Andrew Lane on
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We stand by our Zimbabwean Friend and oppose unjust deportations. The Home Office’s climate of disbelief is inhumane and discriminatory 🙏🏾😢💙
quaker.org.uk/news-and-event
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The home office are trying to deport Zimbabwean opposition activist Josy. Help fund her defence:
gofund.me/21d7f939
FYI @BritishQuakers she is a Friend in membership. Let's make sure we all step up if we can to show solidarity.
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"We send loving greetings to Friends everywhere. Cyfleuwn gyfarchion cariadus i Gyfeillion ym mhob man."
Epistle from Britain Yearly Meeting held in person and online from 28 April to 1 May 2023. #YM2023
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3/3 We thank for his comments on the deep hurt felt by Hannah Brock Womack and Quakers, the need to learn from this experience, and his gratitude and respect for Hannah.
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2/3 The outgoing President, Hannah Brock Womack, a Quaker, was unable to take her seat because she is in a same-sex marriage.
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1/3 We welcome Anna Krauss to her role as the CTE President representing the Fourth Presidency Group, which Quakers in Britain are part of.
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We're delighted to welcome Dr Anna Krauss as the CTE President representing the Fourth Presidency Group.
Dr Anna is the General Secretary of the Council of Lutheran Churches in Great Britain
More details: cte.org.uk/new-cte-presid
#ChurchesTogether
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“But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all…” – Matthew 5:34-37
Quakers have never sworn oaths: everything we say should be truthful, not just when we swear. Individual Quakers may do but this cannot override the authority of the Divine.
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"...ultimately, I would argue, this is a civilisational crisis and a spiritual crisis."
Looking for something to watch this Sunday afternoon? How about my recent talk for , 'The horrible, wonderful truth about #climate'.
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We're looking forward to the #SwarthmoreLecture later this evening! You can use the link below to watch the lecture or simply go to our YouTube channel at the time. 🙂 #YM23
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"There will be tears, and dark nights, there will be impossible heartbreak and magnificent joy."
A write-up about my recent lecture for which coincided with #TheBigOne.
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"Are we being good ancestors?"
Quaker Dr Lesley Morrison asked MSPs to consider this question when she led time for reflection in the Scottish parliament this week
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2/2 We're calling for a properly funded probation programme to help those with IPP sentences reintegrate into society and minimise the risk of reoffending.
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1/2 Quakers briefed MPs this week ahead of a debate on Imprisonment for Public Protection.
These indeterminate sentences were abolished in 2012 but are still causing intolerable strain on prisoners who are serving them, and their families.
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We're looking forward to the Swarthmore Lecture this Saturday. Anyone in the world will be able to view the lecture live via our Youtube channel (youtube.com/woodbrookeuk). We'll share the link on our social media and on the Swarthmore page on our website on the day.
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We're extremely sorry to hear of the death of Neil Jameson, a Quaker who founded and led . We give thanks for the grace of God shown in his life of service and faith.
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Devastated to announce our founder @NeilJamesonUK has passed away. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
Such a great legacy in UK democracy and social justice, Neil often shared this famous quote - “It is not hope that gives rise to action, it is action that inspires hope”
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We are proud that Quaker Rory Pilgrim has been nominated for this year’s #TurnerPrize especially as his nominated work was created with communities in Barking&Dagenham & is ‘a standout example of social practice’ 👇🧑🎨🎨🖌️💕
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We're delighted that the Police Bill Alliance, which we steered along with , , and , has been nominated for an best coalition award 🥳
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The 2023 Salter Lecture is now available to watch online.
Deliver by ecological philosopher during The Big One protests, it was a timely and rousing call to action.
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📣 Preparing for DSEI/building community
📆Weds 26
⏰7-8:30pm
Updates on plans for action and talk about how you can contribute to make sure ideas happen!
We look forward to learning, planning and taking action together with you!
Join via our website
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"Perhaps whatever our beliefs, nature is somewhere we can be still, where we can find ourselves, where we can regain our sense of being."
Quaker Andrew Lane shares his thoughts on the theme 'Let it Grow'
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As the impacts of climate change are felt around the world, have a moral duty to stop insuring new fossil fuel projects #stopEACOP.
That’s why we coordinated this joint letter asking them to change course 👇
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"Those who back new fossil fuel projects have a moral responsibility to change course." 🌍
We're among 23 faith groups in The Times (£) today calling on to stop enabling new fossil fuel projects, inc the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. 🛢️
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We're delighted that the Police Bill Alliance has been shortlisted for Best Coalition. It was great to work with so many others across civil society on this. ✊
smk.org.uk/awards_nominat
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Announcing the National Campaigner Awards 2023 Shortlist - mailchi.mp/smk/shortlist2
Our Awards bring the campaign community together to champion campaigning, demonstrate its value, & acknowledge success. It's crucial to recognise people making change happen.
#SMKAwards2023
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Moved to tears today at the memorial service for LGBT+ people who've been harmed or died as a result of trauma of rejection by their Christian communities. So much more to do to make our worshipping communities fully welcoming and affirming of all.
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Great to see so many thousands of people at The Big One biodiversity march today.
Lying in the road outside parliament in silence with gentle birdsong in the background was reminiscent of meeting for worship 🙏
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On this day 30 years ago an innocent teenager was murdered because he was black.
We must both remember him and continue to hold the police and all institutions to account.
The UK still has a way to go.
#BlackLivesMatter
#StephenLawrenceDay
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🌍 War = Climate Breakdown = War!
Our vigil today
Solidarity with all those lives devastated by #ClimateChange + those taking action for #climatejustice today
#ClimateActionNow #EarthDay #UniteToSurvive
#ExtinctionRebellion
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We are not always silent in our worship 💚 captured the haunting sound of hundreds of Quakers and others singing their truth to power yesterday 👇
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The fabulous Climate Choir. We (@BrightonQuakers) really enjoyed listening to them in between picketing the Foreign, Commonwealth & Dev Office, with many other @BritishQuakers & attending a large silent Meeting for Worship in Parliament Square as part of @XRebellionUK #TheBigOne
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