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Canadian Friends Service Committee Quakers working for justice and peace
- Here is our review of Canada’s budget 2025
by Matt on November 14, 2025 at 7:34 pmThe federal government tabled its budget on November 4, 2025. This review of Budget 2025 by Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC)— the national peace and social The post Here is our review of Canada’s budget 2025 appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Following the money: Cui Bono report | Who profits financially from incarceration in Canada?by Matt on November 14, 2025 at 4:57 pm
Canadian Friends Service Committee is excited to announce the publication of “Following the Money: Cui Bono report. An analysis of who The post Following the money: Cui Bono report | Who profits financially from incarceration in Canada? appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- CFSC signs onto request for more Canadian leadership on peacebuildingby Matt on November 7, 2025 at 6:55 pm
Parliament Hill photo CC-BY Tsai Project. Canadian Friends Service Committee sent this letter requesting greater Canadian leaderhsip on peacebuilding with several The post CFSC signs onto request for more Canadian leadership on peacebuilding appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- CFSC (Quakers) joins 40+ organizations and more than 120 field experts calling on Minister Solomon and ISED to extend national AI consultation.by Matt on November 6, 2025 at 5:28 pm
A national AI strategy is too important to “sprint” through in 30 days. Last week, Canadian Friends Service Committee signed an open letter alongside 160+ civil The post CFSC (Quakers) joins 40+ organizations and more than 120 field experts calling on Minister Solomon and ISED to extend national AI consultation. appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Acting in Faith with AFSC: Issue 53
by abruton@afsc.org on November 17, 2025 at 10:49 pmActing in Faith with AFSC: Issue 53 abruton@afsc.org Mon, 11/17/2025 – 17:49 Main content Paragraph Dear Friend,In Philadelphia, where I am based, we are in the middle of autumn. This season for me is marked by beautiful changing leaves, the reemergence of my sweater collection, and seasonal comfort foods. I have the […]
- Chi Peace The Peoples Peace Project (3P) peacebuilding youth camp 2025
by jkrieg@afsc.org on November 17, 2025 at 10:32 pmChi Peace The Peoples Peace Project (3P) peacebuilding youth camp 2025 jkrieg@afsc.org Mon, 11/17/2025 – 17:32 Youth involved with the 2025 AFSC Chicago Peacebuilding 3P summer youth camp describe what they learned and how they think about peacebuilding. Video URL […]
- Know your Rights PDF
by asuuta@afsc.org on November 14, 2025 at 9:26 pmKnow your Rights PDF asuuta@afsc.org Fri, 11/14/2025 – 16:26 Resource Label or Year 2025 Featured Image Image Or select from hosted files Document kyr_main_file.pdf Show download link […]
- Know your rights for business owners and workplaces
by asuuta@afsc.org on November 14, 2025 at 9:17 pmKnow your rights for business owners and workplaces asuuta@afsc.org Fri, 11/14/2025 – 16:17 Resource Label or Year 2025 Featured Image Image Or select from hosted files Document kyr_for-business.pdf […]
- At your workplaceby asuuta@afsc.org on November 14, 2025 at 9:10 pm
At your workplace asuuta@afsc.org Fri, 11/14/2025 – 16:10 Download pdf in EnglishDownload pdf in SpanishIf ICE is at your workplace or place of worship: ✔Stay calm. Running away can give agents an excuse to make arrests.✔You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions or provide any information to officers.✔ICE or other enforcement agencies can […]
Friends General Conference Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends in North America
- Payment Plan Registration is Now Open
by Johanna Jackson on November 17, 2025 at 5:46 pmPayment Plan Registration for the FGC Gathering is open from November 17, 2025 to March 17, 2026. Learn more on our website. The post Payment Plan Registration is Now Open appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Young Friends Ask For Reparations
by Johanna Jackson on November 17, 2025 at 1:34 pmStudents from Carolina Friends School ask Quaker meetings to consider ways to repair harm with Native communities. The post Young Friends Ask For Reparations appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Vitality: A Moment of Transformation of Governance
by Rashid Darden on November 13, 2025 at 4:08 pmA personal reflection on FGC’s new governance structure, simplicity in Quaker faith, and the enduring spirit of renewal. The post Vitality: A Moment of Transformation of Governance appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Friends General Conference Adopts New Governance Modelby Rashid Darden on November 12, 2025 at 5:52 pm
FGC adopts a new, inclusive governance structure to strengthen Quaker community, diversity, and responsive leadership. The post Friends General Conference Adopts New Governance Model appeared first on Friends General Conference.
QEW Quaker Earthcare Witness
- QEW Mobilizes to Protect US Climate Law: Reflections on our “Protect Our Earth | Save the IRA” Campaign
by Quaker Earthcare on November 14, 2025 at 6:00 pmKeith Runyan When Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency, it was clear the political landscape for climate action had shifted. As the new General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness, I felt a responsibility to help mobilize the Quaker community to protect what we could. We had already been […]
- Common Ground: One Community – One Earth
by Sofia Di Pietro on November 14, 2025 at 5:39 pmCommon Ground: One Community – One Earth Quaker Earthcare Witness Fall Gathering October 16 to 19th, 2025 Powell House and Online (Hybrid) Each fall, Quaker Earthcare Witness gathers to rejuvenate and reconnect. Our community is strengthened during this time of worship, fellowship, play, and deep […]
- The Messenger
by Quaker Earthcare on November 14, 2025 at 5:34 pmClaude Leboeuf They seemed to be powerful and majestic Truth is, they were petty and spiteful Truth was frightening to them It made them feel cold and empty They used beautiful sounding lies To hide it from other people The lies were like a blanket Making them warm and cozy Time passed and they […]
- Building Community, Treading Lightly: The Promise of Cohousing
by Quaker Earthcare on November 14, 2025 at 5:32 pmRichard Grossman At the Spring Gathering, speaker Daniel Wahl mentioned “cohousing”. That might be a new word for some Friends, so I thought I would write a bit about my wife’s and my experience after living in a cohousing community for a quarter century. Heartwood Cohousing is near […]
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