Join Quaker Earthcare Witness and #XR in Taking Action for the Planet – Your Voice Matters!

QEW Action Hour: Protect our Earth | Save IRA

April 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT

Now I was come up in spirit through the flaming sword, into the paradise of God. All things were new; and all the creation gave unto me another smell than before, beyond what words can utter. I know nothing but pureness, and innocency, and righteousness; being renewed into the image of God by Christ Jesus, to the state of Adam, which he was in before he fell. The creation was opened to me ….George Fox, Journal, p. 97

They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain;
for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of God,
as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:9

Are you ready to make a difference in the fight against environmental collapse?

Our planet is facing unprecedented threats! But, organizations like Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) and #XR Extinction Rebellion are fighting back. Each are playing a crucial roles in protecting the Earth and its ecosystems. You can be part of this transformative effort! By joining QEW’s Action Hour on the 16th of April. We amplify our collective power by fighting ‘powers of today’ for needed changes to secure a livable future for all.

Why QEW’s Work is Vital
Quaker Earthcare Witness operates with Quaker guiding principles of SPICES—Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship: principles driving QEW’s deep commitment to environmental justice and sustainability. These help global movements stand up to preserve life on Earth.

Here are just a few reasons why QEW’s work is so important:

Quaker Principles for Long-Term Change
By embracing the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, and stewardship, QEW promotes sustainable practices that focus on long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes. This approach ensures that the actions we take today will continue to benefit the planet and future generations.

The Power of Collective Action
QEW’s focus on building community through coordinated grassroots efforts allows individuals and groups to collaborate effectively. By organizing regular meet-ups and providing toolkits, QEW empowers people to make a real impact, from contacting Congress to taking part in climate advocacy.

Strategic and Targeted Campaigns
QEW’s targeted campaigns, like the current push to defend climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), demonstrate how focused action can make a big difference. With the stakes as high as preventing catastrophic climate disasters, the efforts of QEW to defend clean energy policies could save lives and ensure a healthier future.

How QEW Operates vs. Extinction Rebellion (#XR)
While QEW and Extinction Rebellion (#XR) both work to combat climate change, their methods and core approaches reflect different philosophies, and understanding these differences helps to highlight why both organizations are crucial in their own right.

QEW’s Focus on Spiritual and Personal Transformation
QEW integrates spirituality and Quaker SPICES in their approach. QEW emphasizes peace and integrity by community-building. This foundation allows for thoughtful, non-violent direct action. Actions rooted in care for people and planet. With a deepening sense of responsibility, QEW calls on us all to engage in peaceful yet powerful actions.

Extinction Rebellion’s Bold Disruption for Urgent Action
#XR embraces civil disobedience, direct action, media attention as some of the means of disrupting our current status quo. XR’s approach is grounded in urgency, calling for immediate and radical changes to prevent global ecosystem collapse. By creating mass disruptions, XR seeks captured attention holding governments accountable for inaction.

Complementary Roles of QEW and XR
QEW focuses on nurturing long-term, values-driven relationships and policy change! They seek true legislative action!! #XR pushes for more immediate and visible disruption. They provoke urgent responses. Both methods are critical. QEW ensures sustainable, policy-based change. XR demands an urgency to Earth crisis that cannot be ignored.

Why Your Participation is Crucial
QEW’s organizing efforts can be transformative, both for our communities and the planet as a whole.

Here are some important reasons to get involved:

Defend Critical Climate Provisions
The current negotiations around the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could make or break key clean energy provisions. By participating in the QEW Action Hour, you can directly influence critical decisions that impact the climate’s future.

Make Your Voice Heard
QEW empowers individuals by providing resources like strategic call scripts and toolkits. These materials make it easy for anyone to get involved and advocate for change, no matter their political leanings or prior experience.

Be Part of a Bigger Movement
By organizing with QEW, you will be joining a network of like-minded individuals committed to meaningful, long-lasting change. From working on legislative advocacy to participating in local awareness campaigns, you’ll be part of a movement that’s changing hearts, minds, and policies.

Join QEW Action Hour on March 19th
Don’t miss this critical opportunity to take action!

JOIN!! QEW Action Hour on March 19th!! This action hour will offer essential information on the current state of climate policy and provide you with the tools needed to make your voice heard. Together, we can push for lasting, positive changes that protect the future of our planet and all living beings.

Sign up now and take action to protect our world for generations to come.

Here’s a quick action step you can take now in just 5 minutes!!

Congress is fast-tracking legislation to extend the Trump tax cuts, and is currently considering rolling back tax credits, including the 25C Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Tax Credit—a key incentive that helps homeowners afford energy-saving upgrades.

We need your help to urge Congress to save this tax credit. A quick five-minute call to your representative can make a difference!

Don’t cut the clean energy tax credits

America’s clean energy tax credits could be on the chopping block in Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill. The House Ways & Means Committee is working on this right now.

Let’s make sure every Republican lawmaker knows: Clean energy tax credits are driving jobs, investment and pollution cuts across the country. They should remain in place.

Now is a critical moment for us to speak up.

Republican and Democratic clean energy champions on Capitol Hill have sought us out to bring this message to these strategic Republican offices.

America is moving forward to a clean energy economy. Thanks to clean energy tax credits in recent years, businesses have poured billions of dollars into communities across the country as they manufacture solar panels, batteries, and much more.

Call Congress today and tell Republicans to keep that momentum going by keeping America’s clean energy tax credits in place.

Here’s What To Do

1. Find your U.S. Congressional Representative: Enter your business or home address in the form below to identify your Representative.
2. Click “Contact Your Rep” to be connected to your Representative. You’ll then receive a call on the phone number you provided, which will connect you to their office.
3. Voice your support: Using the talking points provided urge them to protect and maintain the updated 25C Energy Efficiency Home Improvement Tax Credit.