Acting in Faith

To Heal the World: Building an immigrants' rights movement in Denver, Colorado (PODCAST)

What do safe communities really look like? That question has been the focus of many in Denver, Colo., a city that has been home to many immigrants over the past 20 years. For AFSC, the answer can only be found by bringing together immigrants and non-immigrants to work together to ensure the fair treatment of all of the city's residents and work for equal human rights. Listen to the voices of community members working with AFSC to support the rights of immigrants in the Denver area.

Recommended films on immigration

Compiled by Coloradans for Immigrant Rights, a list of DVDs and VHS on the subject of immigration to help educate you and your community about the issues.

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Film discussion questions

Compiled by Coloradans for Immigrant Rights, a list of discussion quetsions to explore ethical issues raised by any film.

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Recommended reading on immigration

Compiled by Coloradans for Immigrant Rights, a list of books--both fiction and non-fiction--about immigration, immigrant stories and immigrant justice.

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Create a Letter Writing Ladder

From Coloradans for Immigrant Rights, learn how your meeting can form a letter writing ladder and change the conversation around immigration reform in your community.

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Adopt a Policy Maker

Adopt a policy maker and let them know why immigrants deserve humane immigration reform.

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Acting in Faith Newsletters

Below is a list of archived Acting in Faith newsletters. 

February 2013:  Weaving new realities

December 2012:  Love all the children

November 2012:  Taking the Risks of Love

I will not drink SodaStream fizzy water for Passover

Soda Stream boycott

Soda Stream boycott

Soda Stream boycott

by Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb

As we approach the Jewish holy days, we are reminded of the phrase that initiates the Telling of the Story: Let all who are hungry come eat, let all who are oppressed, join us at the table of liberation. Unfortunately, if they are Palestinians living in the West Bank, they may need a special security clearance. That is the case for Palestinian workers who are employed by SodaStream, the increasingly popular home carbonation product sold in 39 countries in 35,000 stores worldwide. 

Five ways to engage with AFSC on Israel and Palestine

  1.  Start a local SodaStream boycott campaign & engage with the interfaith coalition @ sodastreamboycott.org
  2.  Join the We Divest campaign & contact TIAA-CREF about your pension funds@ wedivest.org
  3. Educate your community about Palestinian nonviolent resistance to Israeli occupation – Show “5 Broken Cameras” & use the new AFSC 5 Broken Cameras toolkit.
  4. Support lobbying efforts to end/condition US military aid to Israel. www.aidtoIsrael.org
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Building bridges is radical

Rebecca Timbres, nurse

Rebecca Timbres served as a nurse during World War I and continued to work for the AFSC for nearly her entire adult life.

by Madeline Schaefer

When I think of well-known figures of AFSC’s past, I think of men—Rufus Jones and Clarence Pickett, more specifically. I’m sure much of this has to do with the fact that I have spent numerous hours sitting in rooms named after them at Friends Center in Philadelphia. But I have little doubt that their familiarity is also due to the general attention that our society pays to men with big ideas and big voices, particularly the society in which the organization was founded. 

Who we are

AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Learn more

Where we work

AFSC has office around the world. To see a complete list see the Where We Work page.

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