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Quakers and AFSC work together for peace with justice.

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Acting in Faith is a monthly newsletter highlighting engagement opportunities for Friends, program and campaign updates, and the latest news on how Quakers have partnered with AFSC in Spirit-led action. Read more here.

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Become a Friends Liaison

AFSC is growing our liaison network! We are working to form deeper and more thoughtful connections with Monthly Meetings and churches. Help us connect with Quakers and receive regular AFSC communications.
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From workshops, to film screenings, to hosting AFSC staff, AFSC’s Quaker Engagement team provides a variety of ways to bring the work of AFSC to your community.

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Join us: Friends speaking tour

Join AFSC's Quaker Engagement team as they connect with Quaker communities and share the work of AFSC.
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Become a part of AFSC's Governance

AFSC seeks nominations for its Board of Directors, Corporation, Regional Executive Committees, and Advisory Committees and Task Groups. Learn more about nominating yourself or someone else for service.
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Become an Apartheid-Free Community

Will your Quaker meeting join our campaign to build an apartheid-free world? Learn more.

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Think twice before calling the police

Sign our pledge today and you will receive info on our upcoming webinars and study groups to help you deepen your skills around alternatives to police response.

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Advocate for our No Hunger Summer campaign

AFSC recently launched our No Hunger Summer campaign and we are asking Friends in the impacted states to support our work.

Resources for Quakers

5 Ways to Engage with AFSC

5 Ways to Engage with AFSC - 2025
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Introduction to Quaker Testimonies
AFSC Epistle 2025

AFSC Epistle 2025
How to create a mutual aid network with your meeting

How to create a mutual aid network with your meeting
Support Migration Justice with your meeting

Support Migration Justice with your meeting
A Quaker Statement on Migration

A Quaker Statement on Migration

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What Does Just Peace in Palestine and Israel Look Like?
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A different future is possible: Quaker organizations share a vision for peace in Palestine and Israel
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The Struggle for Unity on Israel/Palestine: Reflections on AFSC's Apartheid Free Pledge by Steve Chase
Quaker Statement on the Peace Testimony and Ukraine

Quaker Statement on the Peace Testimony and Ukraine
Our North Star: A vision for community safety

Our North Star: A vision for community safety
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QuakerSpeak: Think twice before calling the police
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5 Ways to Support Food and Climate Justice
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Intersections of Climate Justice and Quakerism
2024 Annual Corporation Meeting

The AFSC Corporation
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Our Quaker Engagement Team

For more information about how Friends can connect with AFSC please contact friends@afsc.org.

Brian Blackmore

Brian Blackmore

Director of Quaker Engagement

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Ainsley Bruton

Quaker Engagement Coordinator
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