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 For Quakers, one of our most cherished values is Peace. The Peace Testimony of Quakers does not stem from a belief that peace is preferable to any other alternative, but rather from the personal knowledge that there is “that of God in everyone.” But we understand that Peace is not just about the absence of war, but also the absence of the causes of war – oppression, violence, aggression, and injustice.
The Peace and International
Outreach Committee has multiple functions. We meet about once a month for discussions. We participate, and encourage the participation of other members of the Meeting, in other activities, such as marches, vigils, and movie
nights. This includes sponsoring second hour presentations and deliberations involving the whole Meeting, and sometimes wider audiences. Most members are involved with other peace or
international organizations. Part of our mission includes
researching peace organizations, both domestic and international, and recommending grants to these organizations from the Meeting's budget. An important role is considering and recommending to the Monthly Meeting, minutes (sometimes original, but often joining minutes crafted by other meetings) on key international and peace issues.
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
Friends Committee on National
Legislation (FCNL)
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