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Maggie Chapman speaking at Friargate Meeting House, York - Unfortunately due to the uncertainty with the global pandemic, this event has been cancelled Maggie Chapman is a feminist, environmentalist, peace activist and Quaker socialist. She is currently the Rector of the University of Aberdeen. Maggie was among the first elected Green councillors in Scotland and until mid-2019 was Co-convenor of the Scottish Green Party. On 28th March she … Continue reading Maggie Chapman speaking at Friargate Meeting House, York
What should be in the next version of Quaker Faith and Practice? - Our collective book of testimony, Quaker Faith and Practice is currently in the process of being updated. As part of this, Quaker Socialist Society will make a submission. By way of preparation, last year we posted every single passage from the current ‘Social Responsibility’ chapter to social media, one per day, inviting people to ‘like’ or … Continue reading What should be in the next version of Quaker Faith and Practice?
What does Quakerism have to do with socialism? - This month, for the first time ever, a Quaker Meeting for Worship will be listed in the Labour Party Conference programme. In contrast to the usual format – with invited speakers and prepared speeches – most of the meeting will take place in silence. The only people to stand and speak will be those who … Continue reading What does Quakerism have to do with socialism?
Stop Trump(ism) - On Tuesday 4 June Donald Trump will be visiting Britain for a state visit. To mark the occasion, hundreds of thousands of people will take to the streets to show that we reject the misogny, racism and climate denialism that he is a manifestation of. Quaker socialists will meet at 11am by the steps of … Continue reading Stop Trump(ism)
Quaker Meeting during Labour Party Conference - The Quaker Socialist Society and Brighton Quakers extend a welcome all visitors to and residents of the Brighton area on 22 September. Whether you are attending Labour Party Conference or not, you are invited to join us in stillness in a Meeting for Worship at 10.30am on Sunday morning at the Friends Meeting House, Ship … Continue reading Quaker Meeting during Labour Party Conference

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