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JRCT appoints new trust secretary
Britain’s largest Quaker trust has appointed Nick Perks as its new trust secretary. He will take up the post at the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) in August, following the retirement of Stephen Pittam, who had been in the job for eleven years. -
Quakers urged to speak out
Quakers have been urged to speak out against prejudices that lead to poor people being blamed for their own poverty. Quaker Social Action (QSA) has backed a call by Church Action on Poverty (CAP) to take a stand against stereotypes that ignore the ‘real barriers’ faced by benefit recipients, homeless… -
Quaker Tapestry in Ely Cathedral
Original panels from the Quaker Tapestry are on display for the first time in Cambridgeshire. The award-winning tapestry, which celebrates Quaker ideas, faith and practice from the seventeenth century to the present day, is on display in Ely Cathedral. The exhibition runs from 31 January until 29 February.
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Rachel Brett will be Swarthmore lecturer
Quaker human rights lawyer Rachel Brett has been announced as this year’s Swarthmore Lecturer. She will deliver the annual lecture of British Quakers at Friends House in London on 26 May. -
Census convictions
British courts have convicted 120 people of failure to complete last year’s census. A boycott was triggered by the involvement of arms firms. Those found guilty have been given fines ranging from around £75 to £1,000. Some have said they will go to prison rather than pay the fine. -
The White Book of Carmarthen
Quakers in west Wales are preparing for a historic visit – by a book. The White Book of Carmarthen, launched by Welsh pacifists, is touring Wales and is expected to be welcomed shortly at Carmarthen Meeting.
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Christian unity experienced
Several Quaker Meetings have welcomed worshippers from local churches in celebration of the week of Prayer for Christian Unity. In a number of towns, united worship was held at a different place of worship on each day of the week, which ran from 18-25 January. -
Swiss banks criticised
Friends in Geneva have strongly criticised Switzerland’s banking and financial systems. Geneva Monthly Meeting said that institutions in their city are responsible for ‘acute social and economic difficulties now experienced around the world’. -
Warning issued against ‘vulture funds’
Two years after a successful campaign against ‘vulture funds’, the NGO, Jubilee Debt Campaign, has warned that the European debt crisis will give them a new opportunity to take advantage of poverty. -
Anglicans inspired by Quakers
Anglican environmentalists say they are inspired by the example of British Quakers in divesting from the multinational oil firm BP. They have launched the ‘Good Steward’ campaign to call on the Church of England to follow suit.
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