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Canadian Friends Service Committee Quakers working for justice and peace
- Marking the 18th Anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoplesby Matt on September 13, 2025 at 7:10 pm
The adoption of the Declaration by the UN General Assembly in 2007 marked the culmination of decades of advocacy by Indigenous human rights defenders. Many put their lives The post Marking the 18th Anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Does your rage change the world?by Matt on September 9, 2025 at 10:32 pm
Many have heard the phrase, “If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.” Across the political spectrum outrage is often used to encourage action on any The post Does your rage change the world? appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Here are Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers’) peace and social justice priorities for Canada’s budgetby Matt on August 28, 2025 at 5:49 pm
By: Sandra Wiens, Government Relations Representative Summary of recommendations Recommendation 1 1.a) Urgently reinvest in diplomatic capacity and strengthen Canadian institutions to achieve foreign policy The post Here are Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers’) peace and social justice priorities for Canada’s budget appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.
- Peace workshopsby Matt on July 29, 2025 at 3:53 pm
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- Legal Services Internby rmarcus@afsc.org on September 12, 2025 at 7:20 pm
Legal Services Intern rmarcus@afsc.org Fri, 09/12/2025 – 15:20 The Legal Services Intern will work with and under the supervision of AFSC staff to conduct intakes with immigrants for eligibility for humanitarian and family-based forms of immigration relief; provide critical support in detained and/or non-detained removal defense cases; prepare applications for submission to the U.S. […]
- Building Peace Through Community Strategies in Somaliaby rtewolde@afsc.org on September 12, 2025 at 8:43 am
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- Building Resilience Through Trauma Healing and Peacebuilding in South Sudanby rtewolde@afsc.org on September 12, 2025 at 8:43 am
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- Safeguarding Migrants & Enhancing Border Security in Somalia and Kenyaby rtewolde@afsc.org on September 12, 2025 at 8:43 am
Safeguarding Migrants & Enhancing Border Security in Somalia and Kenya rtewolde@afsc.org Fri, 09/12/2025 – 04:43 Featured Image Image Or select from hosted files Document safeguarding-migrants-enhancing-border-security-in-somalia-and-kenya.pdf […]
- Building Resilience Through Trauma Healing & Peacebuilding in South Sudanby rtewolde@afsc.org on September 12, 2025 at 8:29 am
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Friends General Conference Nurturing the spiritual vitality of Quakers in North America
- Help support religious freedomby Jen Ambrose on September 3, 2025 at 11:45 pm
In Robin DuRant’s Los Angeles community, people are still rebuilding from January’s wildfires. At an iconic flower stand, fresh flowers were recently set out, but the people who sold them disappeared. They have not returned. A short walk from her monthly meeting, children watched as a bus stop […]
- Understanding the Different Lawsuitsby Rashid Darden on September 2, 2025 at 2:50 pm
In the case of Mennonite Church USA et al v. DHS, the suit that FGC is involved in, a briefing schedule has been set by the court. The post Understanding the Different Lawsuits appeared first on Friends General Conference.
- Join FGC’s Representatives Councilby Rashid Darden on August 25, 2025 at 5:45 pm
Friends General Conference invites Quakers connected with an affiliated Monthly Meeting, Yearly Meeting, or program to consider serving on the Representatives Council. If you feel led to this work, FGC welcomes your interest. FGC especially encourages Friends of Color, young Friends, young adult […]
- Join FGC’s Governing Boardby Rashid Darden on August 22, 2025 at 11:13 pm
Friends General Conference invites Quakers connected with an affiliated Monthly Meeting, Yearly Meeting, or program to consider serving on the Governing Board. If you feel led to this work, FGC welcomes your interest. The Governing Board guides FGC’s governance. Members ensure that FGC lives into […]
Friends Journal Communicating Quaker experience to connect and deepen spiritual lives
- Exploring Faith: Evan Welkin on Quakerism and Global Perspectivesby Martin Kelley on September 8, 2025 at 6:50 pm
Evan Welkin’s article, “Shining Our Light Before Others” appears in the September 2025 issue. The post Exploring Faith: Evan Welkin on Quakerism and Global Perspectives appeared first on Friends Journal.
- Finding Direction and Comfortby Friends Journal on September 1, 2025 at 6:15 am
Introduction to our September issue. The post Finding Direction and Comfort appeared first on Friends Journal.
- Shining Our Light Before Othersby Friends Journal on September 1, 2025 at 6:10 am
A Quaker’s thoughts on the new American papacy. The post Shining Our Light Before Others appeared first on Friends Journal.
- We the People Have No Kingby Friends Journal on September 1, 2025 at 6:05 am
Five ways Friends can preserve democracy. The post We the People Have No King appeared first on Friends Journal.
- We Are Having an Effectby Friends Journal on September 1, 2025 at 6:00 am
The necessity of spiritual resistance in climate and justice activism. The post We Are Having an Effect appeared first on Friends Journal.
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- Transforming the SPIRIT: Liberation Theology and the Inner Lightby Layla Cuthrell on September 12, 2025 at 8:00 pm
We recently traveled to Richmond, Indiana, to meet Renzo Carranza, the Friends Journal corresponding editor for Latin America and a graduate student… The post Transforming the SPIRIT: Liberation Theology and the Inner Light appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- Transforming Quakerism in Troubling Timesby bhil10n on August 15, 2025 at 8:58 pm
“Quakerism started as a revival or renewal process for Christianity at a time when some folks were feeling like the… The post Transforming Quakerism in Troubling Times appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- Spiritual Artistry of Lars Hertervigby bhil10n on August 2, 2025 at 3:48 am
Solveig-Karin Erdal traces her Quaker heritage back to the first Norwegian Friends, who converted as prisoners of war in England… The post Spiritual Artistry of Lars Hertervig appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- Understanding the Quaker Peace Testimonyby bhil10n on July 26, 2025 at 5:14 pm
Even when there are conflicts around him. Pradip Lamichhane of the Bhaktaour Evangelical Friends Church says. “Within myself. I feel… The post Understanding the Quaker Peace Testimony appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
- Identity and Christianity: Navigating Gender Transition as a Quakerby bhil10n on July 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Willa Taber had already been processing the emotional aftershocks of Donald Trump’s re-election last fall when, shortly upon taking office,… The post Identity and Christianity: Navigating Gender Transition as a Quaker appeared first on QuakerSpeak.
QEW Quaker Earthcare Witness
- Help bring on QEW’s new QVS Fellow!by Keith Runyan on August 14, 2025 at 9:17 pm
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- Imbolcby Quaker Earthcare on July 16, 2025 at 8:07 pm
by Charley Basham Imbolc is the Celtic traditional celebration of the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. The name comes from the Gaelic “oimelc,” which means “in the belly of the mother,” and it is associated with the lactation of ewes. It also connotes the seeds of […]
- Book Review: The Regenerative Enterprise – The Ultimate Guide to Building Future-Fit Organisationsby Quaker Earthcare on July 16, 2025 at 8:03 pm
Book Review by Ruah Swennerfelt The Regenerative Enterprise: The Ultimate Guide to Building Future-Fit Organisations By Niels De Fraguier and Stephen Vasconcellos. 426 pages. Self published, 2023. Paperback $23.74. ebook $9.99 In a world in which change is both ever-present and accelerating, the […]
- Building a New Foundation for Spirit-Led Ecojustice Action The Role of Emergent Values in Prophetic Witnessby Quaker Earthcare on July 16, 2025 at 7:54 pm
By Climate Action Committee of the Radnor Quaker Meeting As Quakers, we’re called to notice how prophetic witness influences our lives. What is prophetic witness? It’s the idea that the spirit may inspire us to recognize an injustice, or to seek what is good, just, true or somehow right, before […]
Friends Association for Higher Education A consortium of Quaker colleges and scholars
- Hartford Friend’s “Waging Peace” Substackby Laura Rediehs on August 15, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Donn Weinholtz’s Substack writings Continue reading →
- Quaker Institute for the Future 2025by Laura Rediehs on July 8, 2025 at 2:10 pm
Info about this year’s QIF Research Seminar, August 11-15. Registrations due July 15. Continue reading →
- Article about Conference Presidents Panelby Laura Rediehs on June 23, 2025 at 2:26 pm
Article about the Presidents’ Panel at our 2025 conference at Guilford. Continue reading →
- FAHE Conference 2025 Epistleby Laura Rediehs on June 23, 2025 at 2:21 pm
Epistle from our 2025 Conference at Guilford College. Continue reading →
- Program for 2025 Conferenceby Laura Rediehs on June 23, 2025 at 2:10 pm
What happened at our 2025 Conference at Guilford College. Continue reading →
Quaker House A Place of Peace in a Military City
- The Messy Reality of Unjust Ordersby Steve Woolford on June 10, 2025 at 4:25 pm
One 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 Troopsby Wayne Finegar on June 10, 2025 at 4:19 pm
Recognition 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 Shipshapeby Wayne Finegar on April 4, 2025 at 8:14 pm
The 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 Matterby Wayne Finegar on March 14, 2025 at 4:32 pm
The 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