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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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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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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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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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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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Learn more about our North Star: a vision for abolition

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.

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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

2024 AFSC Epistle

2024 AFSC Epistle
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The Struggle for Unity on Israel/Palestine: Reflections on AFSC's Apartheid Free Pledge by Steve Chase
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Apartheid-Free FAQ
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A Quaker call to action on Israel-Palestine

PalCast Podcast with Yousef Aljamal & Helena Cobban
Quaker Statement on the Peace Testimony and Ukraine

Quaker Statement on the Peace Testimony and Ukraine
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QuakerSpeak: Think twice before calling the police
Our North Star: A vision for community safety

Our North Star: A vision for community safety
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How Quakers can help end mass incarceration
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Bystander Intervention 101 Training

Quaker climate activists—intersections of climate justice and Quakerism
A Quaker Statement on Migration

A Quaker Statement on Migration

5 Ways you and your Meeting can support food and climate justice
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No Hunger Summer Toolkit
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Quaker Testimonies
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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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