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Three questions transformed my spiritual journey on joining the Quakers
Could I be wrong?
Which opened me up to grow.
What would love demand?
Setting a direction of travel.
What is more important?
When unclear about what to prioritise.
What questions helped you on your spiritual journey?
Could I be wrong?
Which opened me up to grow.
What would love demand?
Setting a direction of travel.
What is more important?
When unclear about what to prioritise.
What questions helped you on your spiritual journey?
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From Craig Barnett on #Quakers: “It is important that we start to tell ourselves a true story about what is happening now.”
A lot of Friends brushed off the decline for the last few decades so my default state is skeptical but I have been hearing a lot of stories like this from over.
A lot of Friends brushed off the decline for the last few decades so my default state is skeptical but I have been hearing a lot of stories like this from over.
The end of decline
Some Quaker meetings are not just growing but getting younger
quakerrenewal.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
From Craig Barnett on #Quakers: “It is important that we start to tell ourselves a true story about what is happening now.”
A lot of Friends brushed off the decline for the last few decades so my default state is skeptical but I have been hearing a lot of stories like this from over.
A lot of Friends brushed off the decline for the last few decades so my default state is skeptical but I have been hearing a lot of stories like this from over.
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"What is within the power of each one of us is to focus, over and over, on smaller areas within our reach rather than on the entirety of our society."
"Quakers say we are to see that of God in everyone. This is not an automatic behavior for most people but instead must be a consciously made choice, even when it is a hard move to make," says Michelle Downey. "When I truly pursue this, it influences every interaction I have with others."
Patch by Patch
Tending the spaces right in front of us.
www.friendsjournal.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
"What is within the power of each one of us is to focus, over and over, on smaller areas within our reach rather than on the entirety of our society."
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“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
January 26, 2026 at 8:49 PM
“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
January 26, 2026 at 8:49 PM
“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it.”
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
See "Wisdom of the Jewish Sages" for attribution.
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Could you help support our peace work?
We're looking for a well-organised and experienced Administrative Support Officer to work across our peace and social witness projects.
Full details at: www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
We're looking for a well-organised and experienced Administrative Support Officer to work across our peace and social witness projects.
Full details at: www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
Quakers in Britain: Job opportunities
Find a range of jobs with Quakers in Britain. With a 1:4 ratio between our highest and our lowest paid staff, we are a Living Wage employer.
www.quaker.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Could you help support our peace work?
We're looking for a well-organised and experienced Administrative Support Officer to work across our peace and social witness projects.
Full details at: www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
We're looking for a well-organised and experienced Administrative Support Officer to work across our peace and social witness projects.
Full details at: www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...
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"In the Quaker tradition, we affirm that there is a divine spark in every person. To have that Light extinguished by agents of the state is a grave moral failure."
A statement and call for justice from US Quakers:
A statement and call for justice from US Quakers:
We are mourning those killed by our government -- Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and at least 53 others in immigration custody. We demand justice and accountability, not terror. www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...
We mourn state killings and demand justice, not terror | Friends Committee On National Legislation
We are devastated, outraged, and profoundly alarmed by the escalating state killings, violent kidnappings, and the horrific response to those peacefully calling out injustice in Minneapolis and around...
www.fcnl.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:15 AM
"In the Quaker tradition, we affirm that there is a divine spark in every person. To have that Light extinguished by agents of the state is a grave moral failure."
A statement and call for justice from US Quakers:
A statement and call for justice from US Quakers:
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Here's a little taster of a great course I've got coming up with @cosmichope.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social. Do join us on a journey with the Christian mystics! In this taster I ponder how the Song of Songs gave mystical men the opportunity to get homoerotic. jollyquaker.com/2026/01/08/j...
Journeys in Christian mysticism: a taster
This February, fellow Quaker theologian Ben Wood and I are leading a five-week online course, journeying through Christian mysticism. We’ll be reflecting on the ‘negative theology’…
jollyquaker.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Here's a little taster of a great course I've got coming up with @cosmichope.bsky.social @woodbrooke.bsky.social. Do join us on a journey with the Christian mystics! In this taster I ponder how the Song of Songs gave mystical men the opportunity to get homoerotic. jollyquaker.com/2026/01/08/j...
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"Sometimes it's enough to just to show up and see what happens"
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Pause For Thought - Rhiannon Grant: "It's okay to start really small" - BBC Sounds
Rhiannon Grant on this week's theme 'Lessons learnt from 2025'.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
"Sometimes it's enough to just to show up and see what happens"
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
Rhiannon Grant reflects on taking the small step of just getting into the swimming pool or sitting down in a meeting for worship. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0mr51hh
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'And keep you habitations, that ye may every one feel you spring in the light which comes from the Lord, and feel your nourishment and refreshment; which waters the plants and causeth them to grow up in the Lord, from whom the pure, living springs come' (George Fox, 1657).
a small plant is growing in a pot of soil
ALT: a small plant is growing in a pot of soil
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January 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
'And keep you habitations, that ye may every one feel you spring in the light which comes from the Lord, and feel your nourishment and refreshment; which waters the plants and causeth them to grow up in the Lord, from whom the pure, living springs come' (George Fox, 1657).
Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuelan President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty: www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...
Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuela President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. government’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flore...
www.fcnl.org
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuelan President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty: www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...
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We've joined other NGOs in calling on the Israeli government to immediately halt its deregistration process.
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
53 International NGOs warn Israel’s recent registration measures will impede critical humanitarian action
MAP News. The latest developments in the Middle East as well as eye witness accounts and expert analysis from MAP's staff.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
We've joined other NGOs in calling on the Israeli government to immediately halt its deregistration process.
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
Otherwise it risks halting international NGO operations at a time when civilians face acute and widespread humanitarian need.
https://ow.ly/cM3b50XR89a
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Free book! Haymarket are offering free downloads of the ebook of Light in Gaza, a collection of writings by Palestinian authors (with support from US Quakers) which seeks to imagine a better future for Gaza: www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1861-l...
Light in Gaza
Light in Gaza gathers a collective Palestinian vision of what a future Gaza could be.
www.haymarketbooks.org
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Free book! Haymarket are offering free downloads of the ebook of Light in Gaza, a collection of writings by Palestinian authors (with support from US Quakers) which seeks to imagine a better future for Gaza: www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1861-l...
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Write to the Foreign Secretary to demand that the government imposes sanctions on Israel, including a full arms embargo, in response to Israel's ban on 37 aid organisations from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/aidorgsban
Write to the Foreign Secretary: Oppose Israel's ban on aid organisations
palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk
January 3, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Write to the Foreign Secretary to demand that the government imposes sanctions on Israel, including a full arms embargo, in response to Israel's ban on 37 aid organisations from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/aidorgsban
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The greatest gift my wife gives me is accepting me as I am. I hope you too know you are loved and accepted, whether or not you are giving physical gifts today.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Pause For Thought - Rhiannon Grant: "See each individual person as a gift from God" - BBC Sounds
Rhiannon Grant on this week's theme 'The Greatest Gift'.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The greatest gift my wife gives me is accepting me as I am. I hope you too know you are loved and accepted, whether or not you are giving physical gifts today.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Budget confirms that huge rises in military spending are damaging action to tackle povertyand environmental crises demilitarize.org.uk/budget2025/
Really useful report from @gcomsuk.bsky.social
Really useful report from @gcomsuk.bsky.social
Budget confirms that huge rises in military spending are damaging action to tackle povertyand environmental crises
Dr Stuart Parkinson with his look at the Budget figures
demilitarize.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Budget confirms that huge rises in military spending are damaging action to tackle povertyand environmental crises demilitarize.org.uk/budget2025/
Really useful report from @gcomsuk.bsky.social
Really useful report from @gcomsuk.bsky.social
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We must continue to speak out against antisemitism whenever we see it.
Quakers invite us all to also be alert to scapegoating of any part of the Australian community and to speak against it.
Quakers Australia strongly support moves by Australian Governments to strengthen gun control laws.
Quakers invite us all to also be alert to scapegoating of any part of the Australian community and to speak against it.
Quakers Australia strongly support moves by Australian Governments to strengthen gun control laws.
December 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
We must continue to speak out against antisemitism whenever we see it.
Quakers invite us all to also be alert to scapegoating of any part of the Australian community and to speak against it.
Quakers Australia strongly support moves by Australian Governments to strengthen gun control laws.
Quakers invite us all to also be alert to scapegoating of any part of the Australian community and to speak against it.
Quakers Australia strongly support moves by Australian Governments to strengthen gun control laws.
BILLY BRAGG - PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
BILLY BRAGG - PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS
YouTube video by Billy Bragg
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December 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
BILLY BRAGG - PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRd...
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“Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one.” George Fox
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
“Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one.” George Fox
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
The Quaker Tapestry museum which has provided a home and promoted the Quaker Tapestry for many years is sadly closing this Saturday 13th November.
If any Friends wish to purchase items from the website this needs to be done by Saturday.
www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/shop/
If any Friends wish to purchase items from the website this needs to be done by Saturday.
www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/shop/
Shop - Quaker Tapestry
www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The Quaker Tapestry museum which has provided a home and promoted the Quaker Tapestry for many years is sadly closing this Saturday 13th November.
If any Friends wish to purchase items from the website this needs to be done by Saturday.
www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/shop/
If any Friends wish to purchase items from the website this needs to be done by Saturday.
www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk/shop/
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We join other faiths welcoming the government’s new child poverty strategy.
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
Quakers back faith leaders’ response to new Child Poverty Strategy
Quakers in Britain have joined UK faith leaders in welcoming the government’s new Child Poverty Strategy, while warning that further action will be needed to deliver lasting change.
www.quaker.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We join other faiths welcoming the government’s new child poverty strategy.
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
“No child should have their future limited by poverty, and we welcome steps that recognise the dignity and worth of every child. But this is only the beginning, much more remains to be done." - Paul Parker, Recording Clerk
“Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one.” George Fox
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
“Walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one.” George Fox
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
Photo by account holder taken in Norfolk.
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🗨️ Read 7 inspiring quotes from quakers in our network explaining what human rights mean to them!
#HumanRIghtsDay
#HumanRIghtsDay
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🗨️ Read 7 inspiring quotes from quakers in our network explaining what human rights mean to them!
#HumanRIghtsDay
#HumanRIghtsDay
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Quakers believe that there is that of God in everyone, which leads us to defend the rights of all.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
Quakers join national call for UK leaders to defend human rights
Quakers in Britain has joined over 180 organisations in urging the government to strengthen human rights protections as the UK marks Human Rights Day.
www.quaker.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Quakers believe that there is that of God in everyone, which leads us to defend the rights of all.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
Human rights are not just abstract ideals, they are practical protections that ensure dignity in care, fairness in housing, protection in education and justice when things go wrong.
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📣 New Video! Today, I am discussing the word 'worship', what does it mean for Quakers? Is it still a useful word? I suggest that it is and with the help of my good friends @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social and @markdruss.bsky.social, I attempt to explain why.
youtu.be/uNFDELXSoJQ
youtu.be/uNFDELXSoJQ
Meeting for Worship: Is It Time For A New Name?
YouTube video by Quake It Up
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December 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📣 New Video! Today, I am discussing the word 'worship', what does it mean for Quakers? Is it still a useful word? I suggest that it is and with the help of my good friends @rhiannonbookgeek.bsky.social and @markdruss.bsky.social, I attempt to explain why.
youtu.be/uNFDELXSoJQ
youtu.be/uNFDELXSoJQ