8. The centrally managed work of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain

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There are four aspects to the centrally managed work of Britain Yearly Meeting:

a. organising and maintaining the whole of the Religious Society of Friends in Britain as responsive to the leadings of the Holy Spirit; this entails calling, briefing and running decision-making meetings with all the facilities necessary for them to work efficiently and effectively, and also conducting relations with other churches and faiths and ecumenical bodies;

b. supporting Friends in their local organisation, by providing services and advice relevant to the current demands of the Quaker community: for example such work may relate to children, elderly people, those getting married, those looking after meeting houses, and those raising funds;

c. raising awareness and developing understanding about the basic tenets of Quaker faith & practice, such as spirituality, peace and human rights within and without the Religious Society of Friends in Britain;

d. putting Quaker thinking into practice in relation to the problems and needs of people at home and abroad: for example through training, conferences, work with those in positions of power, and social and development projects.

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