Corena Owens is a junior International Studies major at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Corena has been attending West Grove Friends Meeting in Snow Camp, North Carolina since she was 5 years old.
Person - Advocacy Corps 2023-2024 | August 14, 2023
Leah Kadlecek is a senior at the University of Mount Union, located in northeast Ohio. She is studying political science and sociology with hopes of working as an attorney one day, providing free or affordable legal services.
On Monday November 13th, the Friends Committee on National Legislation convened local faith leaders in Lynchburg, Virginia to call on Rep. Bob Goodlatte to re-introduce his 2015 Sentencing Reform Act.
The Friends Committee on National Legislation’s statement for the record, pertaining to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Oversight of the Administration’s Decision to End Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Quakers believe in the sacred worth of each person and stand against violence in all its forms. As Quaker organizations, we mourn all lives lost and lament with everyone who is suffering. We grieve for those in Israel and Palestine who have lost precious lives.
Washington, DC – Last evening, the US House passed the Global Fragility Act (H.R. 2116) with broad bipartisan support. The bill demonstrates deep legislative support for peaceful, preventive solutions to stop violent conflict before it begins and build peace where it is needed most.
We are called to act — not just hope — for peace and justice in 2026.
Stand with FCNL for human dignity over corporate profit, compassion over cruelty, and peace over militarism.