Quakers (Friends)
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GwenQuakers Release New Guide to Address Antisemitism Within Their Community
Quakers in Britain have released a new guide aimed at addressing antisemitism within their community. The guide was developed in response to the unique challenges Quakers face in...
Metropolitan Police Raid Quaker Meeting House Again, Arrest Nonviolent Activists
The Metropolitan Police raided a Quaker Meeting House in Westminster on 5 March 2026, marking the second such incident in a year. During the raid, several young nonviolent...
Quakers Host Public Meeting on British Foreign Policy and Arms Sales in Sudan
The Quaker Meeting House in Blackheath hosted a public meeting on November 18, 2025, organized by Lewisham & Greenwich CND. The event focused on the role of British...
Quakers warn new asylum plans could end the right to sanctuary
The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has raised alarms about proposed changes to the UK’s asylum system, warning that the reforms could undermine the right to sanctuary...
Appeal Launched to Repair Roof of 160-Year-Old Bessbrook Quaker Meeting House
Sam Lyttle, a young man from a Quaker family in Bessbrook, has launched a fundraising appeal to repair the roof of the 160-year-old Bessbrook Quaker meeting house. The...
Sheffield NHS trusts consider adopting Palantir’s data platform amid human rights concerns and links to Trump administration
The Quaker Meeting House in Sheffield is set to host a public meeting on Monday (26 January) as part of a campaign to prevent the adoption of Palantir’s...
Federal Judge Blocks ICE Enforcement in Quaker and Other Religious Worship Sites
A federal judge has ruled in favor of several religious organizations, including Quaker groups, a Baptist church in Atlanta, and a Sikh temple in California, blocking Immigration and...
Police Raid on Westminster Quaker Meeting House Sparks Criticism
Police conducted a raid on the Westminster Quaker Meeting House in central London, prompting widespread criticism. Six women were arrested during the operation but were later released without...
Saffron Walden Quakers invite public to celebrate 350 years of worship and service in the town
The Saffron Walden Quaker Meeting is celebrating 350 years of worship and service in the town, inviting the public to participate in commemorating its long-standing presence and influence....
