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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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1 January 2023
What does Quaker community look like in 2023?
by Paul Parker
As a new year begins, Paul Parker looks at what might lie ahead.
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22 December 2022
Nurturing the spiritual life of our communities
by Bridget Holtom
Bridget Holtom reflects on the value of coming together to pause and take stock of what is at the core of our Quaker lives – worship and spiritual nurture.
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21 December 2022
Human rights under threat in the UK
by Grace Da Costa
2022 saw a continued trend of eroding democracy and human rights in the UK. Grace Da Costa examines the legislation, and looks ahead to government plans for next year.
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13 December 2022
Time to fill the bucket: the COP27 outcome on loss and damage
by Olivia Hanks
After years of campaigning, COP27 agreed a loss and damage fund. Olivia Hanks outlines what needs to happen now.
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7 December 2022
Building hope for a peaceful world
by Maisa Monteiro
Maísa Monteiro and Ellis Brooks reflect on the work that inspired this year's contributions pack.
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23 November 2022
All change please!
by Michael Booth
Since 2019 Quakers in Britain have been revising their book of discipline, currently called Quaker faith & practice. Michael Booth tells us more about the project and shares an update from the revision committee.
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10 November 2022
Pacifism and conscientious objection in UK children’s literature
by Rosemary Rich
With so many children's books about war, how many share an alternative narrative? Rosemary Rich suggests six books that explore a pacifist perspective.
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9 November 2022
Walking together as people of faith
by Lynda Williams
13 November marks the start of Inter Faith Week 2022. Lynda Williams reflects on what makes it so meaningful.
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7 November 2022
Justice, peace and the need for action at COP27
by Paul Parker
Paul Parker reflects on the COP27 process as the UN climate talks begin in Egypt.
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3 November 2022
Will COP27 deliver a loss and damage fund?
by Olivia Hanks
The COP27 climate talks start on Sunday 6 November. Olivia Hanks examines where action for a loss and damage fund has got to since COP26.
