👉“The evidence is clear: excessive military spending does not guarantee peace." Rather, "It often undermines it – fueling arms races, deepening mistrust, and diverting resources from the very foundations of stability.”

From Transgender World: British Quakers defend trans inclusive restroom policy, defying local transphobes and British authorities: trans-express.lgbt/post/7953086...

“Wholeness does not mean perfection; it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life”, Parker J. Palmer

From Transgender World: British Quakers defend trans inclusive restroom policy, defying local transphobes and British authorities: trans-express.lgbt/post/7953086...

Thankful for the Quakers who attended from Colchester and London.

Being a Quaker is right for me. An article by Julie Odland. " "If you are curious about Quaker worship, [visit any Meeting House]. You do not need to bring anything — just yourself, an open mind and a willingness to listen." www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifesty...

Being a Quaker is right for me. An article by Julie Odland. " "If you are curious about Quaker worship, [visit any Meeting House]. You do not need to bring anything — just yourself, an open mind and a willingness to listen." www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifesty...

“The global community stands at a crossroads," a new U.N. report warns. "Countries can keep investing in militaries at a steep cost to health, safety, and the planet’s future. Or they can invest in diplomacy and sustainable development that achieves progress for generations to come.”

A great Quaker resource is Quaker Theology, thanks to Rachel Muers. I think this excellent resource is underused: www.saet.ac.uk/Christianity...

"Mighty" full respect to Stuart. I'm dyslexic and take small joy when people I respect miss a letter, sorry.

Never be absolutely sure that you are right. — New England Yearly Meeting Young Adult Friends #4

Adjoa Andoh covered it all in her conversation with and Chine McDonald at Greenbelt: God, acting, cigarettes, cow-milking, motherhood. Plenty of inspiration, provocation, and laughs. Here are a few gems. Listen to the full talk on our site: £3 for this one, or £60 for all 2025 talks. Link in bio.

My life goal is to be as cheerful as this Quaker woman who was arrested last month in the UK under the Terrorism Act for peacefully protesting at a Palestine Action related event. For more context see this article: www.bbc.com/news/article...

These events are being held all over the country for grassroots Friends to drive the future direction of Quakers in Britain. Do you have a ideas for what Quakerism might look and feel like in the 2030s? Find out more and join upcoming sessions at www.quaker.org.uk/communities/...

Last week we held our first "Radical Hearts, Open Minds" meeting. The first session produced lots of creative ideas about how our Quaker communities could flourish and thrive in the latter part of this decade and into the next. www.quaker.org.uk/communities/...

There is nothing new about Quakers being arrested. The FBI has opened several investigations into Quaker peace activists, the Religious Society of Friends. American Friends Service Committee @afsc-org.bsky.social, a Quaker organisation, was first under FBI surveillance in 1921, then in 1956 etc.

Quaker convictions about care for others and nurturing the Divine in everyone motivate Friends to visit, worship with, and educate people living in prison. Sharlee DiMenichi talks with Quakers who have been led to work with the incarcerated in various capacities.

We will be holding another demonstration around the Gainsborough statue on Market Hill, this coming Sunday, 21st September, from 3.30 to 4pm. The demonstration will be strictly limited to calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and will not address any of the wider issues. cte.org.uk/working-toge...

The climate crisis is a crisis of justice. Our faith calls us to act for a fairer world, one where those most responsible for harm take responsibility, and those most affected are supported. This Saturday, join Quakers for a multifaith vigil before the Make Them Pay climate justice demonstration.

Quakers join international campaign to stop foreign complicity in Israel's illegal settlement project quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

The next events will be Manchester and Bristol, both on 27 September. Read our page for more information, and to find your local event:

We want to involve as many Quakers as possible in shaping our community in the 2030s and beyond. Our Radical Hearts, Open Minds events are key to that. Come prepared to be radical, creative, and thoughtful. What support will help our communities to flourish and grow, and what is already happening?

A group of Quakers embark on a grueling 300-mile walk from New York to Washington D.C. to deliver a powerful message to a government that doesn’t want to hear it. Listen now: quakerpodcast.com/why-300-quak...

As Quakers, we believe we should let our lives speak, yet how many people encounter us regularly? If anyone has questions about us or is interested in meeting some of us, please message us or drop by our meetings.

In mid-October @woodbrooke.bsky.social & @pendlehillusa.bsky.social are partnering up to deliver this fabulous event. The session explores themes of divine #presence, #creation, and #earthcare, drawing on the wisdom of Scripture. 🌰📖

The world is suffering. The cure could well start with an hour of communal silent listening.

Do not assume that vocal ministry is never to be your part. Faithfulness and sincerity in speaking, even very briefly, may open the way to fuller ministry from others. When prompted to speak, wait patiently to know that the le... https://advicesandqueries.org/2025/09/13/do-not-assume-that-vocal.html

There's lots of World Quaker Day events planned for 5 October (See them here: fwcc.world/worldquakerday). If there's something happening near you, let us know and we can list it too. #Loveyourneighbour

How can we share knowledge and insight across generations within our communities? Read and watch searching conversations on faith and action between young Quakers and older members of the Welsh Quaker community. Read the full blog, and access our new film, here:

“For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable," said Paul Parker, @rcquaker.bsky.social for Quakers in Britain. “Peaceful protest, prayer, and non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack." www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Building Peace Through Community Strategies in Somalia https://afsc.org/resources/building-peace-through-community-strategies-somalia

This is your last chance to sign Faith for the Climate’s open letter calling on the government to ensure that those most responsible for climate breakdown pay their fair share. Sign by Monday 15th September to make your voice heard on this vital issue:

“For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable," said Paul Parker, @rcquaker.bsky.social for Quakers in Britain. “Peaceful protest, prayer, and non-violent action are expressions of our worship. When this is criminalised, our religious freedom is under attack." www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

No one should profit from war and violence. As protests against arms dealers continue today, Quakers handed in their demand to Clarion Events, calling on them to drop the DSEI arms fair. 📸Michael Preston for Quakers in Britain

One of the themes of early #Quaker spirituality is the notion that all creatures are part of a living & interconnected whole (Gospel Order). The Loving Meaning of God was woven throughout the universe. Some early Friends like Anne Conway adopted by animistic perspective. Even stones possesd life.

...my deepest vocation is to be a witness to the glimpses of God I have been allowed to catch. Henri Nouwen - Beyond the Mirror

As part of the No Faith in War day, 200 people joined our Meeting for Worship, creating a grounded space in the face of the violence embodied by the DSEI arms fair. Tomorrow, join us to hand in a demand to stop DSEI. Meeting Waterloo train station, 11am: tinyurl.com/stop-dsei 📸 Michael Preston

Advocacy and hope at Greenbelt 2025 This year’s Greenbelt Festival brought together art, activism and hope, and stood for justice and solidarity with Palestine amid global turmoil By Jonathan Stirling @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social

Banksy's mural at the Royal Courts of Justice depicts a judge in a traditional wig and robe using the gavel for violence against a protester. With hundreds now arrested for protesting against the ban on Palestine Action, Banksy, like a historical prophet, shouts for justice.

That moment when you’re trying to give a generic overview of Quaker belief - but you’re a Christian Quaker and end up accidentally talking about the Ascension of Jesus in the first few minutes 🤦‍♂️

Here’s to you. To us. To being “gorgeous” together.

Reminder: There are more of us who believe in peace and justice than there are those who seek to foster war and hatred.

Banksy's mural at the Royal Courts of Justice depicts a judge in a traditional wig and robe using the gavel for violence against a protester. With hundreds now arrested for protesting against the ban on Palestine Action, Banksy, like a historical prophet, shouts for justice.

We have applied to intervene in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, saying the ban has undermined our freedom of religion. Quakers have a long history of non-violent action against injustice and oppose war and violence of any kind.

Today is the Merchants of Death Walk of Witness. This is a family friendly event, join us at 1pm at Westminster Meeting Houser for refreshments and crafts, before setting off at 2pm. This evening, take part in a vigil at the ExCel Centre alongside Pax Christi, arriving from 6pm for a 7pm vigil.

It’s time to resist the DSEI arms fair. This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction. Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:

Thank you. I hope you do not mind me sharing elsewhere.

Historian Tom Holland: Islam, Christianity & the West. A few interesting mentions of Quakers. The screenshot from 55:23, a comparison of Quaker Meetings in 1875 and BLM protests: www.youtube.com/watch?v=29QR...

What Do Quakers ACTUALLY Believe? Thank you @quakeitup.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=R94C...