In Quaker meetings and churches, meeting minutes represent the wording of a decision or an agreed upon action to be taken by the meeting or church as a whole. FCNL recognizes the vitality of minutes as advocacy tools and as a means of communicating to members of Congress how a body of their constituents is thinking and acting on a particular issue.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Gwynedd Monthly Meeting (PA)
We call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the region, and the restoration of humanitarian aid under the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Chena Ridge Friends Meeting (AK)
Our Quaker commitment to nonviolence calls us to speak out against the horrific attacks on Israelis by Hamas and the devastating retaliation by Israel against the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Herndon Friends Meeting (VA)
We call on the United States government to press for immediate ceasefire, the provision of humanitarian relief, and active engagement for peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Syracuse Monthly Meeting (NY)
We urge our government to support a ceasefire, implement urgent humanitarian aid, and engage in negotiations for a long-term peace.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Shepherdstown Friends Meeting (WV)
As shown by the long and complex history of this conflict, war will not bring peace or justice but only more violence.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Fall Creek Monthly Meeting (IN)
To stop the killing and prevent further loss of life, we call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. We also call for immediate acon to provide the basic necessities of life: water, food, shelter, and medical care.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Jacksonville Quaker Worship Group at the Beaches (FL)
As Quakers, we respect the universal sanctity and dignity of all people. We urge our government and all those who have influence in the Middle East conflict to set aside violence and aggression. We encourage them to devote diplomatic, financial, and material resources to peace rather than war.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Tacoma Friends Meeting (WA)
We urgently call for: an immediate ceasefire, return of the hostages, ongoing humanitarian aid, help from trauma-informed peace teams, and a global commitment to finding peaceful ways to resolve conflict.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Urbana-Champaign Friends Meeting (IL)
The Urbana-Champaign Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends urges an immediate cease-fire in the war on Gaza as well as safe and speedy passage for humanitarian aid for all those suffering from the conflict.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Raleigh Friends Meeting (NC)
To stop the killing and work toward peace, we call for a permanent ceasefire, massive, continuous and unimpeded humanitarian aid into Gaza, and the release of all the Israeli and foreign national hostages being held by Hamas and the Palestinian political prisoners held by the Israelis.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Lincoln Friends Meeting (NE)
We call for immediate ceasefire and immediate action to provide basic necessities of life: water, food, shelter and medical care to those who have been driven from their homes in Gaza. As Quakers we believe there is that of God in everyone and that an enduring peace built on justice and reconciliation is still possible.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Roanoke Friends Meeting (VA)
We condemn violence and denounce retribution, on the part of Hamas and the Israeli government, which only create more violence. We support Israelis and Palestinians addressing the root causes underlying violence in search of solutions that are just so as to sustain lasting peace.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Pima Monthly Meeting (AZ)
In the way of peace, we urge all people, including those who hold political power, to set aside violence and aggression and to seek humane and compassionate ways of resolving conflict.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Bethesda Friends Meeting (MD)
An urgent call to protect human life and bring a just peace to Palestine and Israel
Minute on the Middle East - Twin Cities Friends Meeting (MN)
Twin Cities Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) calls for an immediate cease-fire in the Middle East, an end to the United States providing weapons of war, and swift action to ensure urgently needed humanitarian assistance.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Port Townsend Friends Meeting (WA)
We call for an immediate ceasefire, the prompt release of all hostages and uncharged prisoners on both sides, and urgent action to relieve the tremendous suffering in Gaza. We demand that the United States no longer provide weapons that are used to kill innocent civilians indiscriminately.
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