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Canadian Friends Service Committee Quakers working for justice and peace
- 19th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
by Matt on September 19, 2026 at 4:13 pmAnniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: no backsliding on human rights commitments It has been almost two The post 19th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Lessons from the road #5: what presence makes possibleby Matt on August 27, 2026 at 5:55 pm
After our recent Staff Learning tour in Northern Quebec, we invited our staff to write reflections about their time there. In this series of ‘blog’ posts, The post Lessons from the road #5: what presence makes possible appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Lessons from the road #4: economic security program for cree huntersby Matt on August 27, 2026 at 5:31 pm
After our recent Staff Learning tour in Northern Quebec, we invited our staff to write reflections about their time there. In this series of ‘blog’ posts, The post Lessons from the road #4: economic security program for cree hunters appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Lessons from the road #3: welcomed into relationship (reflections from Eeyou Istchee)by Matt on August 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm
After our recent staff learning tour in Northern Quebec, we invited our staff to write reflections about their time there. In this series of blog posts, The post Lessons from the road #3: welcomed into relationship (reflections from Eeyou Istchee) appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- AFSC New Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary
by bvana@afsc.org on September 21, 2026 at 4:41 pm - Distributing fresh water to communities in Gaza
by Nathaniel on September 21, 2026 at 1:59 pm - Sustaining hope in Gaza
by Kate Noble on September 21, 2026 at 1:56 pm - Baking bread for families in Gaza
by Nathaniel on September 21, 2026 at 1:53 pm - Acting in Faith with AFSC: Issue 63by abruton@afsc.org on September 17, 2026 at 1:53 pm
QEW Quaker Earthcare Witness
- Why ESG is Not Enough
by Olivia Gray on September 18, 2026 at 8:06 pmWhy ESG is Not Enough Eileen Flanagan Quakers have a long history of removing our financial support from enterprises that do not align with our values, such as slavery and weapons production. In the last three years, Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) supporters have moved $60 million out of Vanguard, […]
- The Gift of Showing Upby Olivia Gray on September 18, 2026 at 8:02 pm
The Gift of Showing Up By Pamela Haines It was a rich and wonderful experience, and nothing about it was easy. Building on dual passions, for urban agriculture and for connections across barriers that divide us, I joined the board of a local urban farming project years ago. The farm, then a […]
- Leaning in to Terraphilia
by Olivia Gray on September 18, 2026 at 7:42 pmLeaning in to Terraphilia Susan J. Tweit I feel like we’re living in a cyclone, all howling winds and fearful noise. The constant churn of change ratchets up our stress and anxiety, and makes it difficult to focus and take action, even to simply live. Which is why I am “leaning in” to […]
- Book review: The Gospel in the Anthropocene: Letters from a Quaker Naturalist by Brian Draytonby Olivia Gray on September 18, 2026 at 6:32 pm
Book review: The Gospel in the Anthropocene: Letters from a Quaker Naturalist by Brian Drayton, 2026. Published by Inner Light Books, Newberg, OR 97132 Book review by Ruah Swennerfelt Whether you are Christian or not, and whether you are biblically centered or not, I highly recommend Brian’s […]
Friends General Conference Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends
- Vitality: Revitalizing Friends
by Johanna Jackson on September 21, 2026 at 7:39 pmShannon Isaacs believes that Quakers can grow, thrive, and revitalize, based on the research she’s conducted with Friends meetings. The post Vitality: Revitalizing Friends appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Vitality: Finding Healthy Communities
by Johanna Jackson on September 4, 2026 at 7:48 pmSometimes, building healthy community can start with simply noticing the moments of connection, faith, and love that surround you. Vitality message by Johanna Jackson. The post Vitality: Finding Healthy Communities appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- The Desire to Grow more Quakersby Jen Ambrose on September 1, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Tamsen was raised Quaker, but it had been 50 years since she attended her last Gathering! “Because I grew up Quaker, people look to me for how things get done,” says Tamsen. “I have a feel for some things, but I’d never had any training.” The post The Desire to Grow more Quakers appeared […]
- Vitality: Teaching Peace to Children and Grandchildrenby Johanna Jackson on August 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm
As part of Peace Month, Melinda Wenner Bradley shares news and strategies on teaching peace to young Friends. The post Vitality: Teaching Peace to Children and Grandchildren appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Guatemala: Sowing Hope and Protecting Childhood in Guatemala / Sembrando esperanza y protegiendo a la niñez en Guatemala
by Kellum Ashuma on September 22, 2026 at 6:17 amPEACEBUILDING EN LAS AMÈRICAS —Our gratitude goes out to the Power of Goodness and the Alternatives to Violence Project for giving us the tools and methodology to reach these young lives, thereby protecting Guatemalan children in the face of adversity. Our challenge remains steadfast. Even in the midst of environments marked by violence, we will keep planting seeds of peace and resilience through teaching. Expresamos nuestra gratitud a Power of Goodness y a Alternatives to Violence Project por brindarnos las herramientas para llegar a estas pequeñas vidas y proteger la infancia de los niños guatemaltecos frente a la adversidad. Nuestro compromiso se mantiene firme: aun en entornos marcados por la violencia, seguiremos sembrando semillas de paz y resiliencia a través de la enseñanza.
- Report on Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Basic Training in Mt. Elgon
by Kellum Ashuma on September 18, 2026 at 1:59 pmAFRICAN GREAT LAKES — The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Basic Training was conducted in three locations in Mt. Elgon from 23rd to 25th July 2026, with generous support from AGLI in collaboration with Kenyan AVP facilitators. The trainings sought to strengthen participants’ understanding and practical skills in nonviolent conflict transformation, personal development, communication, relationship building, and peaceful conflict resolution.
- Let’s get to know the 2026 Bantayan local organizers
by Kellum Ashuma on September 17, 2026 at 10:48 amASIA WEST PACIFIC — Organizing an international justice and peace training requires different levels of preparation. It needs an organizing team and a facilitating team. In the case of the October 2026 Bantayan workshop, the facilitators come from different countries while the organizers are Filipinos.