The latest edition of BBC celebrity genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are? featured TV and radio presenter Fearne Cotton. Part of the show has her discovering about her great-grandfather’s conscientious objection during World War One, and includes materials from the CO register that was jointly held by FoR, the Quakers and the (now-defunct) No-Conscription […]
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If you couldn’t make it to our centenary conference but want to hear what Rowan Williams said in his keynote address, then you’re in luck! We recorded Rowan’s talk onto a dictaphone and it’s taken a while (and a miracle) to get it onto a computer. We’ve separated it out into his talk and the
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We rounded off our centenary last Saturday, 17th January, with a service to remember the witness of FoR members and supporters over the last 100 years and to give thanks to God for guidance and strength. The sermon was delivered by David Walker, Bishop of Manchester A copy of the press release, which has been
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9/1/2015 – For immediate release Fellowship of Reconciliation Contact: Emma 01865 250781 BISHOP OF MANCHESTER TO LEAD NATIONAL CELEBRATION MARKING 100 YEARS OF CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKING Christian peace charity the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) will conclude its centenary year with a service led by Bishop of Manchester David Walker at the Church of St Mary the
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Do you know anything about the history of FoR? As many of you know next year is our centenary and Aaron Holliday (our Centenary Events Intern) is putting together a booklet about the history of the movement. If anyone would like to contribute to the booklet please do get in touch. Perhaps you have some
