This month (October 2026) marks the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi. Stratford-upon-Avon Quaker Roger Matthews reflects on his life and how it might be relevant to Quakers today. Francis was canonised less than two years after Read More …
As Quaker Week arrives, Tim Gee shares what he finds meaningful about attending Quaker meetings for worship, on the Quakers in Britain blog. The theme for Quaker Week 2026 (26 September – 4 October) is Coming to worship. Opportunities are Read More …
Ahead of the Silent Walking Vigil for Peace this Saturday (19th Sept) in London we re-share an article by Steve Day reflecting on the process of organising the vigil, alongside a poem by Steve, and a series of short reflective Read More …
Cathy Khurana of Sutton Coldfield, and Pete Doubtfire from Bull St, reflect on joining the EMES & EMEYF All-Age Gathering, held in Germany at Haus Altenberg 8th – 15th August 2026. I’ve been attending Quaker Gatherings every year, or every Read More …
A video interview with Quaker Rajan Naidu with with online news outlet Real Media. Rajan reflects on his experience of taking action with Defend our Juries, being arrested and being accused of assault and obstruction, which he denies. There is Read More …
John Lampen shares a reflection on visiting the ancient settlement of Sebastia in Palestine (with help from Dave and Lynn Morris). When I visited Palestine with Dave and Lynn Morris in 2017, we visited Sebastia, once the capital of biblical Read More …
Why is protest part of dialogue? There are many opportunities for engaging in constructive protest this autumn – our Peace Hub coordinator will share more on his return to the office later this month, so watch this space. In the Read More …
For Quakers in Britain, Rhiannon Grant discusses what our response to refugees says about us and highlights the importance of well-chosen language and truth. Across the UK, refugees and asylum seekers face hostility, fear and demonisation. Headlines speak of “queue Read More …
Four Cotteridge Friends reflect on their experiences of Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM), held from 1st – 4th May 2026: I’m an old Quaker – both in terms of age and having been a Quaker all my life. However, I didn’t Read More …
Stuart Masters shares some of his experience of how Quakers today are shaped by the past – and might still turn things upside down. In the recent Swarthmore lecture, I explored how the complex mix of characteristics visible in the Read More …