Quakers (Friends)
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GwenPresident Ruto to Host Quakers Church Delegation at State House
President William Ruto has invited a national delegation of the Quakers Church in Kenya to visit the State House, marking a significant gesture of engagement with the ethics-driven...
Historic Quaker Meetinghouses in Chester County Date Back to 1690, With Some Still in Use Today
The Religious Society of Friends, known as Quakers, has left a lasting mark on Chester County through its historic meetinghouses, which stand as testaments to their enduring presence...
A disowned Quaker prophet’s legacy explored in film and historical reflection
Benjamin Lay, a 18th-century Quaker prophet known for his radical stance against slavery, is remembered in the conference rooms of Friends House in Euston. These rooms, once named...
Quaker Meeting House in Chauncey Hosts Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting
Quaker Meeting House in Chauncey hosted a Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting on June 30, 2026, as part of the week’s public gatherings. The meeting took place at...
Kendal Quaker Tapestry Museum to Reopen with Volunteer Support
The Quaker Tapestry Museum in Kendal has announced it will reopen on Wednesdays from 6 May until the end of August, thanks to the support of volunteers from...
Quakers in the UK Counter Anti-Asylum Protests with Presence and Support
Quakers in the UK are increasingly stepping into the public eye to challenge the growing hostility toward refugees and asylum seekers. As headlines often reduce these individuals to...
Quakers in Chichester played key role in founding schools, bank, and shaping city history
Quakers have played a significant role in shaping the history of Chichester, despite their relatively small numbers. Their contributions span various aspects of the city’s development, including the...
The Haverford School proposes campus redesign with new parking and playing field, facing neighbor concerns.
The Haverford School, a Quaker institution with roots dating back to 1884, is proposing a significant campus redesign that includes the construction of a two-story parking deck and...
Quakers in Germantown Draft First Petition Against Slavery in 1688
In 1688, a group of four German immigrants in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood drafted the first public petition against slavery in the British North American colonies. The document, known...
