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Friends Holding Space Together
Quaker groups and organizations offering worship around the 2024 U.S. elections.FCNL at Friends Meetings and Churches
FCNL’s ministry of Quaker engagement is a crucial part of grounding the organization in the Religious Society of Friends and supporting Friends’ participation in Quaker advocacy. Visits are in reverse chronological order. Additional information about the visit is linked when available.Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Columbia Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Let us seek paths to work for peace, to act in faith and love, with persistence, patience, and courage. We ask everyone, including those in power, to learn from and work with the peacebuilders, who have labored long and hard. May they lead us all in creating an enduring peace built on justice and reconciliation that provides safety, sovereignty, and a future free of war as Palestinians, Israelis and all people of the region become partners pursuing the sacred goal of Peace.Worship with Friends on Election Day
Friends are invited to come together in a worship space held jointly by Beacon Hill Friends House and the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Join us on Election Day, Nov. 8, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., EST.Friends Discuss the Future of Quakerism
In April, 225 Friends gathered online for the event, “The Future of Quakers.” The conversation focused on several queries, including what Friends have to offer during this pandemic and how inward transformation can grow prophetic ministries.Visiting Friends and Your Quaker Community
Through Visiting Friends virtual and in-person travel to monthly meetings, Friends churches, and other Quaker communities, FCNL volunteers join in meeting for worship, share messages, hear leadings and concerns, and provide spiritual and practical support to knit together Friends’ witness and FCNL’s advocacy for the world we seek.A Letter from an Incarcerated Friend
Earlier this month, we received a letter from Mark, who is currently incarcerated. He wrote to let us know how much he appreciated FCNL’s resources on criminal justice reform. He was also wondering if we could provide insights into some of the pieces of legislation making their way through Congress. In his letter, Mark mentioned that he is helping write sentence reduction appeals for other prisoners, and he wants to make sure he’s current on the most recent changes in the law.Supporting Friends’ Discernment on Reproductive Health
FCNL’s Policy Committee has invited Friends to listen deeply in their communities around issues of reproductive health care, including abortion. Join members of the Policy Committee and Friends who are organizing these sessions for perspectives and advice on engaging your Quaker meeting or church in discernment to guide FCNL’s policy going forwardVisiting Friends: About the Role & How to Serve
Drawing on the Quaker tradition of intervisitation, FCNL Visiting Friends travel virtually and/or in person to visit Quaker communities, sharing their experience of faith in action, listening to Friends’ concerns, and inviting Friends into deeper relationship with FCNL.Minute on Immigration by Boulder Friends Meeting (CO)
As Quakers, members of Boulder Friends Meeting believe in the spark of the divine and inherent worth of every person, no matter where they were born. We believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. The current presidential administration’s raids and deportation of immigrants harms families and communities and violates the values that we, as a country, profess.