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Invitation to Quaker Advocacy
In these tumultuous times, it is more important than ever to engage in prophetic, powerful, and persistent advocacy. On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2019, 12:30-1:30 p.m. PST, I will be visiting La Jolla Friends Meeting to lead a second hour discussion entitled, “Invitation to Quaker Advocacy.” I hope you will join me.US support for Saudi war in Yemen soars under Trump
“This revelation should be a wake-up call to every policymaker and every American that this country is literally fueling the largest humanitarian crisis in the world and the worst cholera outbreak in recorded history,” said Kate Gould, a lobbyist with the Friends Committee on National Legislation
Martha (Cati) Pudner
Martha (Cati) Pudner recently completed her grant as a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, where she designed media literacy courses in partnership with US Embassy Seoul.
Holy Voices for World Refugee Day: Welcome For All!
Ahead of World Refugee Day, hear from directly-impacted leaders, people of faith, and advocates about the urgent need to restore welcome for all.Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection with Emily Provance
Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. Emily Provance, member of Fifteenth Street Monthly Meeting in New York City with host our time of worship this evening. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek grounding in community.Increase the Peace Networking Reception
Join us for “Increase The Peace,” a reception hosted by the Friends Committee on National Legislation as part of our larger Violence Interrupter Symposium.
35 National Religious Leaders Applaud Republican Climate Resolution
Today, 35 diverse religious leaders joined together to welcome a Republican resolution on climate change, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26), Rep. Ryan Costello (PA-6), and fourteen other Republican members of Congress.Buying Groceries Should Not Result in Death
Washington, DC – Following the killing of George Floyd and the arrest of one Minneapolis police officer, FCNL General Secretary Diane Randall issued the following statement:FCNL Criticizes Much Reduced U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) criticized the drastic reduction of refugees to be admitted for resettlement in the U.S. This follows the Trump administration’s announcement late yesterday to resettle only 18,0000 refugees in FY 2020 – the lowest in the 39-year history of the program.Quaker Religious Education on the Road
The FCNL Quaker Welcome Center is a new “must see” stop for Quaker students and families visiting Washington, DC.