23rd January 2026

Friends want end to university arms links

‘[Student protesters] should be supported not surveilled.’…

by Rebecca Hardy

23rd January 2026

Yorkshire Friends explore language and racism

by Rebecca Hardy

The Quakers-in-Yorkshire (QiY) group explored the complexities of language and racism this month, based on the work of Rosemary Campbell-Stephens.

23rd January 2026

Thirsk Friends launch ethics lectures

by Rebecca Hardy

Thirsk Meeting has started an evening lecture series on ethics aimed at attracting new attenders.

23rd January 2026

QARN praises Quaker solidarity

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has been ‘moved and excited’ by Friends’ witness in the UK.

23rd January 2026

Quakers publish guide to antisemitism

by Rebecca Hardy

Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has published a guide to help challenge antisemitism.

US Quaker aid halted in Gaza
16th January 2026

US Quaker aid halted in Gaza

by Rebecca Hardy
16th January 2026

Quakers highlight rate of prison recalls

by Rebecca Hardy

The Quakers in Criminal Justice (QICJ) group has highlighted the rate of recall for prisoners to UK prisons. The rate of recall currently accounts for one fifth of the prison…

16th January 2026

New spiritual accompaniment group

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends have formed a new group called the Quaker Spiritual Accompaniment Network. 

16th January 2026

Quakers embrace Veganuary

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers across the UK are embracing Veganuary. Kerri Wright, co-founder of Quaker Vegan Witnesses (QVW), told the Friend: ‘Participants from Meetings nationwide have joined…

16th January 2026

Philadelphia Meeting attracts ‘upsurge’ in young attenders

by Rebecca Hardy

A Philadelphia Quaker Meeting has seen ‘an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees’, according to reports in the US media.

Joseph Rowntree Centenary ‘reaches thousands’
9th January 2026

Joseph Rowntree Centenary ‘reaches thousands’

by Rebecca Hardy
9th January 2026

Quakers highlight emergency in DRC

by Rebecca Hardy

Quaker Congo Partnership UK (QCP UK) held an Upholding Meeting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on New Year’s Day, to respond to the humanitarian crisis there. 

9th January 2026

Quaker author highlights Year of Reading

by Rebecca Hardy

An award-winning Quaker author has highlighted a government campaign to make 2026 a ‘National Year of Reading’.