Event Archive

Diane Randall hosts guests Dr. Ebby Luvaga, chair of the FCNL Policy Committee and professor of economics at Iowa State University and Amelia Kegan, FCNL legislative director for domestic policy.

As we transition into the new 117th congress, we examine FCNL’s priorities during this extraordinary time: a deepening awareness of racial injustice and police brutality; the COVID-19 pandemic; an economic downturn that has escalated unemployment and profound inequalities; unequivocal evidence that the global climate crisis is here; and dire threats to the foundations of our democracy.

Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek community in this time of isolation.

More than 800 Quakers and friends from across the country gathered virtually to engage in worship, listening, and advocacy as we lobbied together for strong action to address the crisis of racism, police brutality, and the militarization of police!

Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek community in this time of isolation.

Join the Faithful Democracy Coalition and interfaith partners as we close off the Sacred Season of Voting in gratitude for a peaceful process and robust civic participation.

Join Diane Randall and Myrna Perez, director of voting rights and elections democracy at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School for a special Thursdays with Friends, Nov. 5, for a post-Election Day conversation.

Where does Quakers’ call to lobby for peace and justice come from? What do those origins have to say to Friends carrying their concerns into the world today?

Everyone is talking about the upcoming elections, and for good reason: We have the opportunity to elect lawmakers who will support us in Congress.

Children and young adults are heading back to school amid enormous challenges and questions about the health of our democracy. How are they learning to be effective advocates and changemakers as part of their education?

We’ve seen how creative advocacy like baking peace dove cookies and singing to senators has brought imagination, heart, and humanity to Friends’ advocacy with FCNL—and how it has led to major breakthroughs in relationship-building with members of Congress. FCNL’s July Quaker Changemakers event will elevate creative advocacy in a discussion about music and political change.