Building Power Amidst Chaos: Major Opportunities in 2026
It’s a new year, but the same chaos is coming out of Washington. Congress still has a long to do list, and grassroots pressure will be critical in the months ahead in our collective work for peace and justice.
FCNL’s policy and advocacy teams will share the major legislative opportunities we’re tracking, how we are planning to build power to drive change, and how you and your community can plug in to these urgent efforts.
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Upcoming Events
Quaker Welcome Center
Located across the street from the U.S. Senate, the Quaker Welcome Center is a place for dialogue and the promotion of peace, justice, and environmental sustainability.
Friends Place on Capitol Hill
Friends Place on Capitol Hill (formerly William Penn House) is a Quaker learning center and guesthouse that provides meeting space, overnight group accommodations, and civic education and engagement programs.
Event Recaps & Recordings
Spring Lobby Weekend 2025
In March 2025, hundreds of young adults gathered for Spring Lobby Weekend—our young adult advocacy conference and day of action. Over 300 lobbied Congress to prevent millions of people from losing healthcare and food assistance.
Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy That Never Gives Up
Our 2024 Annual Meeting brought together hundreds of Friends online and in Washington, D.C., from November 13-17 to learn, lobby, worship, and chart FCNL’s future.
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