Let us change
Quakers can no longer rely on their past says Tom Jackson
John Marsh’s dad’s observation (Opinion, 1 January) that ‘You Quakers are so lucky’ rings true when compared to the burdens that other church communities face, but understandably does not penetrate deeper.For too long Quakers have been overly reliant on the generosity and foresight of earlier Friends providing legacies and gifts in order to continue important work.
Rowntree and Cadbury Trusts have been called upon from time to time in assisting some special work.
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