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Quakers and AFSC work together for peace with justice.

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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 films, to hosting AFSC staff, AFSC’s Friends Relations provides a variety of ways to bring the work of AFSC to your meeting or church.
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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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No Hunger Summer Campaign

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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.

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Quaker organizations share a vision for peace in Palestine and Israel

AFSC and several Quaker organizations have shared their vision for peace in Palestine and Israel, and we invite all Friends meetings, churches, schools, and organizations to join us in endorsing this call for peace with justice. Learn more and read the full statement here.

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Apartheid-Free Communities

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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Host a North Star presentation

AFSC has identified seven guideposts on the path toward abolition. Together, they light the way forward, serving as our “North Star.” Sign up to learn more and host a "North Star" presentation at your Meeting or Church.

Pass a Farm Bill to reduce hunger and address climate change

Pass a Farm Bill to reduce hunger and address climate change

Join us in calling for policies to build a more just, equitable, and sustainable food system.
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Stop Cop City

Join us in working to stop "Cop City" in Atlanta and toward a more safe, just future for all.

Upcoming Events

"The Night Won't End" Film Discussion

Wednesday Oct 16 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
Preparing for Election-Related Violence

Preparing for Election-Related Violence

Oct. 10 and 17 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT/5 p.m. PT

Documenting Human Rights Abuses at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Thurs. Nov. 14th at 10am PT/11amMT/12pm CST/1pm ET
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Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now

Every Friday, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
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Meeting for Worship with Attention to Peace in Palestine & Israel

Every Thursday 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT

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2024 AFSC Epistle

2024 AFSC Epistle
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QuakerSpeak: Think twice before calling the police
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Quaker organization pledge for peace in Palestine and Israel
Making Queer Quaker History series

Making Queer Quaker History series
A Quaker Statement on Migration

A Quaker Statement on Migration

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How Quakers can help end mass incarceration
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A Quaker call to action on Israel-Palestine
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Quaker Statement on the Peace Testimony and Ukraine

PalCast Podcast with Yousef Aljamal & Helena Cobban
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Bystander Intervention 101 Training

Quaker climate activists—intersections of climate justice and Quakerism
Our North Star: A vision for community safety

Our North Star: A vision for community safety

5 Ways you and your Meeting can support food and climate justice
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Quaker Testimonies
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Apartheid-Free FAQ
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No Hunger Summer Toolkit
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Our Quaker Engagement Team

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

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Brian Blackmore

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Quaker Engagement Coordinator
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