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Yearly Meeting may plan to revise book of discipline
27 April 2018
More than one thousand Quakers from across Britain are heading to London next week for Yearly Meeting. They may decide to re-write Quaker faith & practice. This is the book of discipline that has guided their work and worship across the centuries.
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Tax should not be seen as a burden, say churches
23 April 2018
Quakers are supporting Church Action for Tax Justice (CAT), a new movement for tax justice, launched recently in the House of Lords.
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Meeting house features in story of faith
13 April 2018
Walkers on the Dales Way in the Yorkshire National Park come across Farfield Quaker Meeting House unexpectedly, treasuring a place for quiet, unhurried contemplation. This week, Historic England has recognised its historic significance.
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Quakers oppose military action in Syria
12 April 2018
Quakers in Britain are urging the UK government not to take military action in Syria and to work for peace instead. Their statement reads:
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Gaza killings should be investigated, say Quakers
6 April 2018
Amid ongoing violence in Gaza, Quakers in Britain have made this statement:
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Faith leaders urge government to scrap two-child policy
6 April 2018
Today, faith representatives – including Paul Parker, Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain – are urging the government to rethink its two-child limit policy, for child tax credits.