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Canadian Friends Service Committee Quakers working for justice and peace
- Canadian civil society groups support closing arms export loopholes
by Matt on February 23, 2026 at 6:56 pmThe following open letter was sent to all Members of Parliament. As Canadian organizations, faith leaders, and experts in peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, and development, we write The post Canadian civil society groups support closing arms export loopholes appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Are tech stocks the new tobacco stocks?by Matt on February 19, 2026 at 3:52 pm
Back in March 1987, when I started at Scotia (then McLeod, Young, Weir) fresh out of University, there were two main tracts to creating a socially The post Are tech stocks the new tobacco stocks? appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Civil society leaders rally behind BC Declaration actby Matt on February 18, 2026 at 8:05 pm
BC must recommit to meaningful implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act The post Civil society leaders rally behind BC Declaration act appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Resisting CANSEC: strength through peaceby Matt on February 17, 2026 at 6:08 pm
Are you worried about Canadian-made weapons and their impact in the world? Did you know that in May of every year, CANSEC—the largest arms fair in The post Resisting CANSEC: strength through peace appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- War on Iran endangers us all
by lmullett@afsc.org on February 28, 2026 at 8:17 pmWar on Iran endangers us all lmullett@afsc.org Sat, 02/28/2026 – 15:17 Main content Paragraph Today the U.S. and Israel launched an unprovoked war of aggression on Iran, dropping bombs on cities across the country and calling for regime change. While the death toll is not known, at least 80 children were killed after a strike on […]
- Seeds of Resistance Coordinator
by SCharles@afsc.org on February 28, 2026 at 12:24 amSeeds of Resistance Coordinator SCharles@afsc.org Fri, 02/27/2026 – 19:24 Seeds of Resistance is a program for immigrant youth in south Florida that engages youth using trauma informed approaches. We provide immigrant youth and their families with political education, community organizing skills, and an understanding of immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights. We also provide education on […]
- Fasting during Ramadan in Gaza is a reminder of community and starvationby Ronna on February 27, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Fasting during Ramadan in Gaza is a reminder of community and starvation Ronna Fri, 02/27/2026 – 09:11
- Protect, Resist, and Build with AFSC
by etower@afsc.org on February 26, 2026 at 8:14 pmProtect, Resist, and Build with AFSC etower@afsc.org Thu, 02/26/2026 – 15:14 Two columns page content Featured Image Image Description This monthly webinar series brings together AFSC supporters to learn about […]
- Yareliz Mendez-Zamora
by bvana@afsc.org on February 26, 2026 at 3:13 pmYareliz Mendez-Zamora bvana@afsc.org Thu, 02/26/2026 – 10:13 Yareliz Mendez-Zamora is the Policy Coordinator for AFSC Florida, working to create tangible change for families who are still navigating a complex immigration system. Born and raised in Miami, Yareliz grew up listening to her family’s immigration stories and constantly draws inspiration from them. She earned her […]
Friends General Conference Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends in North America
- Vitality: The Beauty of a Gathered Meeting
by Johanna Jackson on February 20, 2026 at 4:02 pmChase Salazar describes the inward experience of Meeting for Worship for Business, when the group had come to unity. The post Vitality: The Beauty of a Gathered Meeting appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Vitality: Reading “Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship”by Johanna Jackson on February 17, 2026 at 8:33 pm
This month, as we celebrate Black history, read “Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship” for a powerful exploration of Black and Quaker history. The post Vitality: Reading “Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship” appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Spring 2026 Litigation Updateby Johanna Jackson on February 10, 2026 at 5:57 pm
The case of Mennonite Church USA v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security has moved to an appeal. Learn more about this step of the litigation and what it means for immigrants in the United States. The post Spring 2026 Litigation Update appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Vitality: Many Parts, One Bodyby Rashid Darden on February 6, 2026 at 2:43 pm
A personal reflection on FGC’s new governance structure, simplicity in Quaker faith, and the enduring spirit of renewal. The post Vitality: Many Parts, One Body appeared first on Friends General Conference.
QEW Quaker Earthcare Witness
- Fund Grassroots Projects in the African Great Lakes Region: QEW Mini-Grants
by Quaker Earthcare on February 23, 2026 at 9:35 pm0 Our Goal 0 Donors So Far 0 Amount Raised So Far […]
- Joy at the Intersection of Earthcare, Gospel Ministry, and Community
by Sofia Di Pietro on November 25, 2025 at 5:30 pmStephen C. Gates Several years ago, I started a regenerative vegetable garden in the sunniest place on my property. Little did I know then that the garden, immediately next to the street, would lead to what I now understand to be my calling. The seminal moment came when I was working in that […]
- Plant-Based Propaganda: Building Climate Awareness and Community by the Forkful
by Quaker Earthcare on November 25, 2025 at 5:30 pmAmanda Franklin In 2019, I had a spiritual crisis stemming from an overpowering visceral realization of climate change. I changed our family’s diet, eliminating nearly all animal products (except eggs: thank God for not requiring this baker to go that far.) In summer 2023, a Friend suggested I […]
- QEW Fall Gathering: Seeking Common Ground for Unprecedented Action
by Quaker Earthcare on November 25, 2025 at 5:16 pmFriends gathered in October at Powell House and via Zoom for the QEW Fall Gathering. Held under the weight of our planetary crisis, the weekend was anchored by a powerful and essential theme: Common Ground. It was a time of deep spiritual grounding and clear discernment, where we explored how to […]
Quaker House A Place of Peace in a Military City
- The Messy Reality of Unjust Orders
by Steve Woolford on June 10, 2025 at 4:25 pmOne of the most frequent calls received since Trump’s return to office has been from people who saw the GI Rights Hotline on social media and wanted to confirm that
- Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Finally Being Recognized for Troops
by Wayne Finegar on June 10, 2025 at 4:19 pmRecognition of the life-long damage caused to the human brain from exposure to military related blasts is beginning. Despite doctors talking about “shell shock” and “combat stress reaction” for over
- Reshaping the Military, but Not Making it Shipshape
by Wayne Finegar on April 4, 2025 at 8:14 pmThe leadership of the US military continues to recreate the modern forces in the image of the 1800s so beloved by the president. Women, people of color, trans people, and
- Words Matter
by Wayne Finegar on March 14, 2025 at 4:32 pmThe continued war on anyone and anything that doesn’t match Pete Hegseth’s vision of a “warrior” has had multiple victims lately. Along with women, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color,
- Racism and Misogyny of New Administrationby Wayne Finegar on February 22, 2025 at 10:20 pm
On Friday, February 21, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth did the expected. They proved the depths of their racism and misogyny by removing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of