Quaker Call: New Resources to Protect Our Democracy – for South Jersey Quakers

For Immediate Release

Friends in South Jersey Called to Spiritually Grounded Action for Free and Fair Elections

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the Quaker Call continues to offer vital resources and spiritually grounded support for Friends seeking to protect the integrity of our democratic process. With increasing efforts to undermine free and fair elections, we are reminded of our historic Quaker commitment to truth, equality, and justice .

The Quaker Call National Steering Committee, a group of Friends who came together in response to serious threats to U.S. democracy, invites all Friends in Burlington, Haddonfield, and Salem Quarters to engage with new resources designed to support faithful witness during this critical time .

New Resources Available Now

August 30 Video Recording Now Online

For those who missed the recent national video meeting on August 30, a full recording is now available on the Quaker Call website. The session offered practical guidance and spiritual grounding for Friends discerning how to respond to the growing threats to electoral integrity .

Election Resource Library

The Quaker Call has compiled a growing collection of key resources for protecting our elections, available at QuakerCall.net Election Resources. These materials include:

• Training on election protection and response strategies
• Guidance for poll chaplaincy and election observation
• Resources for deep canvassing and voter engagement
• Spiritual support for countering authoritarianism

Answering the Call: Protecting Our Democracy with Faithful Action

Answering the Call: Protecting Our Democracy with Faithful Action

Friends of Burlington, Haddonfield, and Salem Quarters,

We are living in a time that calls for our deepest witness. The efforts to prevent a free and fair election are increasing every day, and as Quakers, we are called to respond not from fear, but from faithfulness .

The Quaker Call continues to offer a way forward – a way that is grounded in worship, discernment, and practical action. This initiative, which began as an urgent call from a group of 19 concerned Friends, has grown into a national network of Quakers committed to protecting the integrity of our democracy .

What the Quaker Call Offers

• Spiritual grounding: The work of protecting democracy is not separate from our faith. The Quaker Call encourages Friends to begin with worship and discernment, seeking the Spirit’s guidance on how to witness against injustice .
• Practical resources: From election protection training to deep canvassing guides, the Quaker Call provides concrete tools for action. The website offers a library of resources updated regularly .
• Community connection: Through national Zoom calls, a moderated forum, and local engagement, Friends are connected to one another across the country, sharing experiences, encouragement, and support .

How South Jersey Friends Can Engage

1. Watch the August 30 video: Visit QuakerCall.net to access the recording of the recent national meeting, which offered essential insights for the coming election season.
2. Explore election resources: Go to QuakerCall.net Election Resources to find training materials, guides, and inspiration for your witness.
3. Join the community forum: Sign up for the Quaker Call Community Forum to connect with other Friends discerning how to respond .
4. Discern in your Meeting: Share this information with your Monthly Meeting and consider how your community might be called to witness for free and fair elections.

The Quaker Call steering committee reminds us that “Friends are called to persevere in seeking and speaking truth, followed by right action” . This is our inheritance and our responsibility.

As we approach the upcoming elections, may we hold our democracy in the Light and find the courage to act in faithfulness.

Upcoming Gatherings

Next National Zoom Meeting – Stay tuned for details on upcoming Quaker Call gatherings. For the most current information, visit QuakerCall.net.

South Jersey Quakers Events – Visit the South Jersey Quakers website calendar for local opportunities to gather in worship and action.

About the Quaker Call

The Quaker Call to Action was initiated by an ad hoc group of Friends who came together with a concern about serious threats to U.S. democracy. The steering committee includes Marian Beane, Bruce Birchard, Sam Caldwell, Gretchen Castle, Mary Ellen McNish, Diane Randall, Jim Waddington, and Michael Wajda (Clerk) .

QC encourages Friends to consider four areas of action: Defending Truth, Working for True Equality and Justice for All, Promoting Free and Fair Elections, and Preparing for Non-Violent Resistance .