The Fellowship of Reconciliation is taking to the road this autumn with author and campaigner Tim Gee. Discover why, if we want to address inequality, tackle the climate emergency, and prevent violent conflict, we need to start taking Jesus’s call to peacemaking seriously. Tim’s new book ‘Why I am a Pacifist‘ (John Hunt Publishing, September […]
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As Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister today members of the Network of Christian Peace Organisations has written an open letter calling for the new government to work to ensure a peaceful resolution to the current tensions with Iran as well as seeking security throughout the United Kingdom as Brexit discussions continue. The letter was coordinated
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Members of the Fellowship met at Hinde Street Methodist Church on Saturday 13th July for the 2019 Annual Council. Through a varied agenda, mixing conversation, worship and challenge, they explored the activities of the Fellowship and thought about where the work could go next. The work of the Fellowship was shared via verbal reports. This
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Christian peace charity The Fellowship of Reconciliation has welcomed today’s court of appeal ruling that the UK government should not have granted licences enabling arms sales to Saudi Arabia. The case was brought by Campaign Against the Arms Trade and focussed on evidence that the weapons sold by the UK have been used by Saudi
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Yesterday FoR marched with thousands of other activists, students, retirees and changemakers to protest about President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK. The atmosphere was lively with mass produced and handmade placards sharing a desire for hope and change. The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) marched with the Quaker Social Witness (QSW) and pacifist and
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The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR), has appointed John Cooper to the new role of Director from 1st May 2019. In this post, John will provide leadership for the Fellowship in its future campaigning, education work and engagement with churches. Richard Bickle, Chair of Trustees said: “We are delighted that John has accepted our offer to
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