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Canadian Friends Service Committee Quakers working for justice and peace
- Big tech is taking huge military contracts. Where does that leave socially responsible investors?
by Matt on April 8, 2026 at 6:18 pmQuakers are credited with being the original socially responsible (SRI) investors. Their primary focus, and that of other SRI pioneers like Peter Kinder and Amy Domini The post Big tech is taking huge military contracts. Where does that leave socially responsible investors? appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Resisting CANSEC with Quaker Rootsby Matt on April 7, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Join us online on Thursday, April 16th at 3 pm-4pm Eastern time (8 pm in the UK). Pete Doubtfire from Quaker Roots in Britain to discuss The post Resisting CANSEC with Quaker Roots appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- This fact causes support for war to plummetby Matt on March 27, 2026 at 4:18 pm
Chances are you’re not a bloodthirsty maniac. Most people aren’t. Research suggests that even torturers and mass murderers don’t usually do what they do just for the fun The post This fact causes support for war to plummet appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Joint submission to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights review of Canadaby Matt on March 2, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Canada ratified the United Nations’ International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in the ’70s. As a signatory, Canada is legally bound to uphold the Covenant’s The post Joint submission to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights review of Canada appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Midwest Digest April 2026
by jkrieg@afsc.org on April 8, 2026 at 5:03 pmMidwest Digest April 2026 jkrieg@afsc.org Wed, 04/08/2026 – 13:03 Or select from hosted files Document midwest-digest-april-2026.pdf Show download link Off
- Building the next generation of immigrant rights organizers
by Henry Craver on April 7, 2026 at 9:44 pmBuilding the next generation of immigrant rights organizers Henry Craver Tue, 04/07/2026 – 17:44 Main content Paragraph On a cold February morning, hundreds of young people gathered at the Red Bank train station in New Jersey for a youth-led march for immigrant justice. They marched down Monmouth and Broad Streets to Riverside […]
- 2026 Corporation Events
by Melissa on April 7, 2026 at 1:05 pm2026 Corporation Events Melissa Tue, 04/07/2026 – 09:05 Featured Image Image Event date Fri, 04/10/2026 – 12:00 Formatted event date Friday, April 10 to Saturday, April 11 Event content […]
- State House Watch: April 6, 2026
by mfogarty@afsc.org on April 7, 2026 at 12:31 amState House Watch: April 6, 2026 mfogarty@afsc.org Mon, 04/06/2026 – 20:31 Main content Paragraph “I knew that I could never again raise my voice against the violence of the oppressed in the ghettos without having first spoken clearly to the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today—my own government.” – Rev. Dr. […]
- Water Diplomacy – Arabic Versionby msantoni@afsc.org on April 6, 2026 at 10:33 am
Water Diplomacy – Arabic Version msantoni@afsc.org Mon, 04/06/2026 – 06:33 Or select from hosted files Document final_water_policy_paper_ar.pdf Show download link Off
Friends General Conference Gathering Registration is Open!
- Friends General Conference Launches Listening Sessions
by Rashid Darden on April 7, 2026 at 9:27 pmIn the coming weeks, FGC will host listening sessions and provide other ways for Friends to share ideas, hopes, and concerns. We want to hear from all who care about the future of Quaker spiritual practices. The post Friends General Conference Launches Listening Sessions appeared first on Friends […]
- Gathering Registration is Open!
by Johanna Jackson on April 6, 2026 at 4:01 pmRegistration is open until June 19, 2026. We’ll see you at the FGC Gathering inn Burlington, VT from July 7-12, 2026! The post Gathering Registration is Open! appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Vitality: On Obedienceby Rashid Darden on April 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm
On Obedience: A reflection on fear, faith, and trusting the Inner Light when called to act with courage and conviction. The post Vitality: On Obedience appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- 2026 Gathering: Spreading the wordby Rashid Darden on April 1, 2026 at 8:48 pm
On March 31, 2026, Friends General Conference hosted a virtual Pep Rally to celebrate the opening of Gathering registration. In this rally, FGC shared best practices around how to talk about the Gathering with other Friends who may have never attended. Here is some wisdom from the event. A version […]
QEW Quaker Earthcare Witness
- Job Opening: Media & Publications Coordinator
by Quaker Earthcare on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pmQuaker Earthcare Witness is seeking a Media & Publications Coordinator. We are seeking a visual storyteller and strategist who can transform our digital and print presence into a catalyst for Spirit-led movement. This remote position combines creative media strategy with practical publications […]
- 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 […]
Friends Association for Higher Education A consortium of Quaker colleges and scholars
- BlackQuaker Project: Women of Color Leading Religious Society of Friends into the Futureby Laura Rediehs on March 16, 2026 at 9:44 pm
The latest BlackQuaker Project newsletter on Women of Color leading the Religious Society of Friends into the future Continue reading →
- FAHE Annual Conference Registration 2026by Laura Rediehs on March 3, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Information about how to register for our 2026 Annual Conference. Continue reading →
- New Book and Audiobooks from the BlackQuaker Projectby Laura Rediehs on February 28, 2026 at 7:04 pm
New Book and Audiobooks from the BlackQuaker Project: Innovative Learning Resources Challenging Conventional Narratives Continue reading →
- Learning Gems Tucked Away in UMass Amherst W.E.B. Du Bois Library
by Laura Rediehs on February 26, 2026 at 4:49 pmLatest update from the BlackQuaker Project Continue reading →
- Earlham School of Religion Seeks New Deanby Laura Rediehs on February 24, 2026 at 5:33 pm
Earlham School of Religion (ESR) seeks new Dean. Continue reading →
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
Friends Journal Communicating Quaker experience to connect and deepen spiritual lives
- Tools Hewn from the Rock of Ages
by Friends Journal on April 1, 2026 at 6:20 amIntroduction to our April issue. The post Tools Hewn from the Rock of Ages appeared first on Friends Journal.
- The Compassion and Mercy of Humanitarian Aid
by Friends Journal on April 1, 2026 at 6:15 amReflections from a Quaker fired from USAID. The post The Compassion and Mercy of Humanitarian Aid appeared first on Friends Journal.
- A Sacred Space for Argument
by Friends Journal on April 1, 2026 at 6:10 amMapping our discernment. The post A Sacred Space for Argument appeared first on Friends Journal.
- The Gifts and Struggles of Authenticity
by Friends Journal on April 1, 2026 at 6:05 amBringing our hidden selves to the Light. The post The Gifts and Struggles of Authenticity appeared first on Friends Journal.
- Ghosts All Over Humboldt County
by Friends Journal on April 1, 2026 at 6:00 amStories from a palliative care chaplain. The post Ghosts All Over Humboldt County appeared first on Friends Journal.
Videos Archive – QuakerSpeak Weekly Videos. Vital Ministries.
- Margaret Fell: The Mother of Quakerism’s Powerful Ministry
by Layla Cuthrell on March 27, 2026 at 8:00 pmMargaret Fell was a judge’s wife, living in a manor home in northwest England in the mid-seventeenth century. One day,… The post Margaret Fell: The Mother of Quakerism’s Powerful Ministry appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- Resisting Fake News About Jesusby Layla Cuthrell on March 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm
As a high school student, Chris Stern had some negative experiences with missionaries that turned him off Christianity, especially the… The post Resisting Fake News About Jesus appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- The Pacifist Who Toppled a Democracy: A History of Smedley Butlerby Layla Cuthrell on February 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Smedley Butler came from solid Quaker stock, on both sides of his family tree—but he dropped out of high school… The post The Pacifist Who Toppled a Democracy: A History of Smedley Butler appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
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by Layla Cuthrell on January 30, 2026 at 5:35 pmLast year, we released twenty new videos between Feburary and November, exploring Quakerism’s radical past and how it has shaped our present-day zeal… The post appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- What Does Continuing Revelation Mean for Quakers?by Layla Cuthrell on November 21, 2025 at 9:04 pm
What does the Quaker practice of listening for Spirit look like in our day-to-day lives? How does it shape our… The post What Does Continuing Revelation Mean for Quakers? appeared first on QuakerSpeak.