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Part of MBS’s Quaker A-Z series. Published bi-weekly on an annual theme throughout the calendar year.

  • Quaker A-Z: D is for Delve

    Quaker A-Z: D is for Delve

    In this Quaker A–Z blog, D is for Delve, bringing together a curated selection of previous A–Z posts linked to the letter D. This reflective round-up explores key themes relevant to Quaker charities, including governance, administration and values-led decision-making. By delving into these connected ideas, this post offers practical insights to support trustees, clerks and

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  • Quaker A-Z: D is for Doing it Together

    Quaker A-Z: D is for Doing it Together

    D is for – Doing it together. Wendrie shares insights into bringing communities together for the greater cause.

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  • Quaker A-Z: D is for Doing Good

    Quaker A-Z: D is for Doing Good

    Don’t just sit there… I remember the children’s meeting resource called, ‘Don’t just sit there do something!’ But so often people feel overwhelmed with the amount of needs and demands they see in the world. Even in the same worshipping community there can be differences of opinion as to what needs focusing on. I read

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  • Quaker A-Z: D is for Draft Minutes

    Quaker A-Z: D is for Draft Minutes

    Quakers write their minutes contemporaneously, meaning each minute is agreed in the meeting. This usually happens at the end of the topic and must happen before the meeting ends. Once the meeting has closed and the clerk has signed the minutes, they aren’t altered or amended – beyond “dots and commas”, where the meaning isn’t

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  • Quaker A-Z: D is for Digital Diaries and Documents

    Quaker A-Z: D is for Digital Diaries and Documents

    This is part of the Quaker Alphabet Project – click here for more information. D is for Digital Diaries and Documents Diaries can be a wonderful organising tool, but they can also lead to confusion if not updated on a regular basis. If lost the information can usually be downloaded again.  many people use a combination

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