Today marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. As survivors told us when they spoke at Friends House, nuclear disarmament is more important now than ever ☮️ CND Peace Boat（NGOピースボート） #NagasakiDay quaker.org.uk/news-and-event…

We're appearing on Songs of Praise this Sunday at 1.20pm on BBC2👀 Swarthmoor Hall BBC Songs of Praise BBC Two BBC iPlayer

Find out more about the inclusivity built into Quakerism from its beginnings 400 years ago. Watch today’s episode of Songs of Praise now on BBC iPlayer 👀🙏 BBC Songs of Praise BBC Two BBC iPlayer #GeorgeFox400 #SongsOfPraise bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

On today’s episode, we talk to Jocelyn Bell Burnell, a groundbreaking astrophysicist and beacon for women in the sciences. She tells us about her Quaker roots, her move from evangelical to liberal Quakerism, discovering pulsars, and more! quakerpodcast.com/the-astronomic…

This Quakers in Britain video gives us a brief tour of Swarthmoor Hall, the family home of Margaret Fell, without whom George Fox and the Religious Society of Friends might be rather less prominent figures in the history of Christianity. youtube.com/watch?v=Weu2xD…

Join us at a public meeting in London on Tuesday 17 September! We’re very excited to be joined in person by Lana Ikelan, an Arab-Palestinian journalist & peace activist working for Standing Together as a social media content creator. Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/public-…

We've published a review of the new Scottish Government Aviation Statement. Read our views on why the lack of action to reduce the climate impacts of aviation will mean our climate progress stays grounded, rather than taking off towards reaching net zero ✈️ stopclimatechaos.scot/wp-content/upl…

It is welcome news that the UK is suspending some arms exports to Israel. But this does not go far enough. Only a full ban can ensure these weapons are not used to violate international law. #CeasefireNow theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Valuable Peace Education training opportunity for educators that asks "How do you teach about peace and justice in Palestine and Israel?", and considers how to combine intellectual, emotional and ethical learning. #PeaceEducation 📅17 Oct 👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/teaching-pal…

Quakers join 17 others urging the UK to suspend ALL arms exports to Israel. Suspending 30 out of 350 licenses is recognition of clear risk that Israel is using UK arms to violate international law in Gaza. But it’s not enough. #endarmsexports 💔🕊️⚖️ ow.ly/PTZL50Tf9Ym

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our colleague, Benson Alusiola Khamasi. A deeply intellectual, warm and funny human being, he was one of five key team members of AfriNov, our East African peacebuilding and nonviolence partners. quaker.org.uk/news-and-event…

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As the government prepares to reopen Campsfield House immigration detention centre, Bridget Walker outlines why the cruel practice of locking up migrants must end. 💔⚖️ Keep Campsfield Closed 🧡 #HostileEnvironment quaker.org.uk/blog/keeping-i…

We seek to live faithfully and influence those around us, including politicians, bit by bit. Sarah reflects on 25 years of the Scottish Parliament including our work speaking truth on climate justice and promoting peace education. quaker.org.uk/blog/a-reflect…

We are delighted to contribute to this online meeting with the organisers of the Peace Walk to discuss how we can transform hearts, minds and actions to make a real difference to our society. Please sign up using the link below. eventbrite.co.uk/e/inner-well-b… #ReligionsforPeace

Delighted to have 400 years of Quakers celebrated on BBC R4 this morning! Ed Stourton visited us in Bunhill Fields where co-founder George Fox was buried in 1691. 🕊️🛐❤️🌎 Listen back here (timestamp 31.51): ow.ly/JHX850TnHeI

Quakers in Britain, alongside @Oxfamgb, CAFOD & others, urges the UK government to support the UN GA resolution on Israel’s actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Uphold international law, end arms exports & push for immediate ceasefire. #CeasefireNow #EndTheOccupation

Next year's Swarthmore Lecturer will be US Quaker Emily Provance on the meaning of Quaker community and how we can live and thrive together despite our differences. Woodbrooke ow.ly/MqF250Tq8YC

There is no time but the present time. Tax the oil and gas giants. 🛢️⛽️💚

Introducing the Quaker Garden in the new Jubilee Square development, #StAlbans, by William Randles in today’s Herts Advertiser #FaithFocus. Quakers in Britain