Quake! March 2019

Quake!

An update on the work of Britain Yearly Meeting and Quakers in Britain

March 2019

Celebrating Quaker women

On International Women’s Day Suki Ferguson took a look at 8 "badass" Quaker women through history, celebrating their "fearless, authentic, compassionate and ethical" actions for #QuakerFacts.

Welcoming young people: 5 insights from visiting Quakers in the USA

From Quaker camps to youth workers, Lucy Sam explores the similarities and differences in how British and American Quaker meetings are working to ensure young people feel more included in Quaker life.

Challenging Islamophobia

Quakers in Britain are upholding and praying for all affected by the terrorist attack in New Zealand, with Paul Parker, Recording Clerk, saying that all have a role to play in challenging hate. Last year Sahdya Darr shared her thoughts on how Quakers can act in solidarity with Muslims and help "hold people who display Islamophobia and racism accountable for their behaviour".

4 things Quakers are learning about inclusion and diversity

Chloe Scaling reflects on conversations around class, race, and gender from a recent gathering of British Quakers looking at diversity and inclusion.

Quaker stories: Ben Foley

"Luckily, Young Friends Central Committee (for ages 18 to 30ish, later re-named Young Friends General Meeting) came to Newcastle. I took to that particular joyous, thoughtful, community like a duck to water. Any misapprehension about Quakers and alcohol was quickly cleared too! YFGM was a really important part of my life over the next ten-plus years..."

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Messy change: a way forward on immigration detention?

The Immigration Bill being debated in Parliament will provide the legal framework for the UK's future immigration system. As Quakers in Britain push for change in this area, Jessica Metheringham considers a recent proposed amendment to the bill.

Upcoming events

Junior Yearly Meeting

12–15 April Northants

All-age worship workshop

27 April
Orkney

Yearly Meeting

24–27 May
London

Quaker journeys: Jon

Jon's Quaker journey began at university, where he found a community of "radical, committed people rooted in their worship and active in the world". From his first experience of worship ("both profound and intoxicating"), to what it's like to be "guided by something within and yet beyond at the same time", find out more about his Quaker journey by watching our short animation.

Featured job: Peaceworker

Are you committed to working for peace? Do you share the Quaker vision of a just, peaceful and sustainable world? We are looking for enthusiastic people who want to develop their skills, knowledge and commitment to peace. If chosen, you'll be offered a placement with an organisation we think will match your interests.

Find out about this and other jobs →

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Britain Yearly Meeting works on behalf of all Quakers in Britain to strengthen the Quaker community, speak out in the world and promote peace, justice, equality and sustainability. You can support this work by giving money or time.

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