“In a world where unelected billionaires destroy lives without consequences, we need to be with people who see what we see.” – Brett Younger
Discover the power of community and shared values in Brett Younger’s latest article.
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Organize in Community using Power Mapping – QCUR
The Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism (QCUR) invites you to participate in a half-day of community organizing to resist the current rise of fascism in the US on Saturday, May 10th, 1-5pm ET via Zoom. We encourage Quaker organizations, schools, committees, and meetings to make themselves hubs so people can gather in person to Zoom together. Please […]
🌞 Come, Friends, Spring into Action! Time of renewal. Planting seeds of Love and Connection
Join PYM’s Children & Families Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters in Medford, NJ! A weekend of community, outdoor fun, canoeing, worship, and connection for families with children in 8th grade and younger. Register now and grow in joy, resilience, and Quaker spirit!
It is the time to act. FCNL.org is outreaching to all peacebuilder F/friends
The ongoing conflict in Gaza is worsened by the continued shipment of U.S.-made offensive weapons, further fueling destruction and the loss of innocent lives. Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced resolutions in Congress aimed at blocking these shipments, including bombs and munitions that contribute to the ongoing devastation. As humanitarian supplies dwindle and malnutrition threatens to take more lives, it is imperative that Congress takes action to pass these resolutions, support a ceasefire, and push for a peaceful resolution. The time to act is now.
Mt. Holly Meeting Installs Geothermal System
Mt. Holly Meeting is installing geothermal heating and cooling into our 1775 meetinghouse.
Living a Full Faith Journey: Seasons of Hope and Renewal
“In a world of uncertainty, we seek healing and renewal through faith, community, and spiritual practices. This reflection explores the teachings of diverse traditions like Quakerism, Buddhism, and Daoism to guide us through life’s seasons of struggle, growth, and grace.”
🐝 Protopia in Action: Honoring the Geoengineers of Creation 🌍
[This image is from the movie “The Beekeeper” It is violent. Certainly not peaceful. However, there is a wonderful theme around rehumanizing our planet by recognizing how to end harms of Gluttony, Greed, Avarice, Sloth, and Capitalism. Not antiviolent – but it was prescient about Oligarchs.] Barnegat Friends Meeting, celebrated the quiet, tireless work of […]
What are the Testimonies that are rising in thee? Quaker testimonies and restorative justice call us into constantly reemerging fountains of interresponsibility Friends How are we finding our measure of Truth?
Looking for stories of Quaker perspectives on justice. Which of these phrases, queries, and ideas speak to thee and how thee interbe? On Peace: How can we know Peace? How to know responsibility to those adversely impacted by war, racism, and capitalism in America? Addressing structural racism: How do I carry race?How can we better […]
SJQ on your Winter Appeal
On SJQ Winter Appeal Letters and Holy Days of Grace Dear Friends, Quakers practice, nestle into contemplation, and experience grace in all seasons. Every day is a Gift that brings Favor. As winter descends and a world quiets under its embrace, we are called to reflect in gratitude and action. This season of giving offers […]
Carlisle Indian Industrial: A School with Quaker Roots
Quakers have long held significant and complex roles in the history of U.S. relation to First Peoples on Turtle Island. Indigenous peoples, from colonial treaty negotiations to 20th-century federal policies have sought to mediate conflicts and promote what they viewed as peaceful resolutions in company or association with F/friends. This was not always peaceful. While […]
