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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.

Friends gather in Richmond, Indiana to celebrate FCNL's 75th anniversary.
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Friends gather at the Quaker Hill Conference Center in Richmond, Indiana, where FCNL was founded in 1943.
Two women and a boy stand next to a 75th anniversary sign.
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Howard Garman, Alicia McBride, and Katie Breslin prepare to greet guests at Earlham College.

In June 1943, Friends gathering in Richmond, IN founded the Friends Committee on National Legislation to bring Quakers’ concerns to bear on public policy. Seventy-five years later, from May 11-13, 2018, we returned to these roots to remember the work of these Friends and look forward to FCNL’s continued advocacy for peace, justice, and a sustainable planet in the decades to come.

Earlham College President Alan Price and FCNL Executive Secretary Diane Randall address the gathered group.
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Earlham College President Alan Price and FCNL Executive Secretary Diane Randall address the friends gathered to celebrate FCNL’s anniversary.
People talk to each other at the 75th Anniversary celebration.
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Members of the FCNL community gather at Earlham College.

Amelia Kegan
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Amelia Kegan leads a policy workshop at Earlham College.

‘We were made for community, buoyed by the ones who have come before us.’ ~ Legislative Director Amelia Kegan

Speaker from a podium at FCNL 75th anniversary.
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Earlham history professor Tom Hamm shares information about Quakers in Indiana.
Morgan Mack speaks at FCNL anniversary celebration.
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Advocacy Corps member Morgan Mack speaks to the group.

Ellen Short
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Former FCNL Program Assistant Ellen Short, who now works for Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH).

‘I am who I am because of all your support for FCNL. It’s the only reason I’m doing what I’m doing.’ ~ Ellen Short

Group of Friends gathered for FCNL's 75th anniversary
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Friends gathered for FCNL’s 75th anniversary celebration.

The Celebration Continues in November at FCNL’s Annual Meeting