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  • Kenyan Quakers Appeal for Restraint

    Letter | September 18, 2017
    Leaders of every Kenyan Quaker Yearly Meeting gathered to discuss the future of the Quaker movement in their country. During this retreat, they drafted a letter speaking to their concern about unity and peace in the lead up to the presidential election on the 17th of October.

  • Remembering Ed Snyder

    Update | October 12, 2016
    We’re deeply sad to share the news that former FCNL Executive Secretary Ed Snyder passed away on Friday, August 12. He served FCNL for 35 years, including as Executive Secretary from 1962 to 1990.

  • 75th Anniversary Celebration

    Update | August 17, 2020
    At a weekend of events at the Quaker Hill Conference Center and Earlham College, FCNL celebrated our 75th anniversary, honored the work of those who came before us, and looked forward to the years ahead of continued work towards the world we seek.

  • Beloved Community Interfaith Network, Prince George's County Meeting

    Event | June 12, 2020
    Join FCNL’s Hannah Evans for a discussion on working with an interfaith network to achieve positive change on federal immigration policy.

  • Diane Randall

    Person - Former Staff | June 14, 2023
    Diane Randall served as the General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation from 2011-2021. She was the fourth General Secretary and first woman to hold the position.

  • FCNL House Parties

    Background | June 12, 2020
    Spend a couple of hours with friends finding new motivation and inspiration for the work ahead. We’ll broadcast a special training from Washington, DC, and you’ll connect with other FCNL advocates in your area.

  • No Time to Waste for Climate Change

    Update | September 13, 2017
    This Advocacy Corps is going to change the dialogue on climate change – I can already see it.

  • General Committee

    Person | February 2, 2021

    FCNL is governed by a General Committee of approximately 180 Friends, the majority of whom have been appointed by 26 Yearly Meetings and seven national Friends’ organizations.

  • Philadelphia Yearly Meeting: How to Lobby

    Event | October 23, 2023
    Join Alicia McBride of the Friends Committee on National Legislation for a workshop about lobbying. This event is hosted by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.

  • Quaker Advocacy Through the Generations

    Update | February 27, 2019
    Mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and multi-generational families joined us to lobby to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from cuts during FCNL’s 2018 Annual Meeting. Friends have shared the practice of advocating for peace and social justice with every new generation.