Updates and opportunities to join in NFM’s social witness and community service activities:
Illinois Yearly Meeting (ILYM)
Fri 9/15: Illinois Yearly Meeting Anti-Racism Cafe. Online.
This online discussion takes place on the 15th of each month from 7-8:30 pm.
"Are you interested in connecting with other Friends in Illinois Yearly Meeting on anti-racism work? Then join in at the Anti-Racism Café. Each month the ILYM Ad Hoc Anti-Racism Committee will provide space both for Friends who want to share ideas for anti-racist activism, and for Friends who want to focus on the inward work of becoming anti-racist. This is an opportunity to learn about the experiences of Friends in other meetings, to share resources, and to come together in worship and fellowship to build a wider Quaker community."
More information: https://ilym.org/ilym/anti-racism-cafe/
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)
Thu 9/7, 7 pm CT: Intro to Advocacy with FCNL. Online.
Join FCNL for an engaging and informative session on how you can effectively advocate for the issues that matter most to you. FCNL believes in the power of grassroots advocacy to bring about positive change, and will share their insights and strategies.
For more information and to register: https://act.fcnl.org/event/intro_to_advocacy/3208
Sun-Tue 10/15-17: Friends Place Fly-In on Migration Justice. Washington DC.
Illinois Friends are particularly invited to participate in this opportunity to expand their skills in community building, organizing, and leadership, learn about congressional advocacy, and impact federal migration policy. With support from FCNL’s policy experts, participants will lobby Congress to invest in a just migration response, strategize with fellow attendees on future campaign planning, and leave with tangible next steps for continuing organizing in their home communities. Programming and overnight lodging will be provided at Friends Place on Capitol Hill. Travel support is available from NFM.
For more information and to register: https://www.fcnl.org/events/friends-place-fly
Wed-Sun 11/15-19: FCNL Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute. Washington DC & Online.
At FCNL’s Annual Meeting, Friends from across the country will join in fellowship and worship to seek unity on important matters that affect us all. FCNL’s General Committee makes decisions about organizational priorities, bylaws, and budget for the coming year. Through the Quaker Public Policy Institute, hundreds of advocates will lobby their federal officials to advance just public policies. Friends can participate in the annual meeting virtually or in-person; lobbying visits are for in-person attendees only. Travel support is available from NFM.
For more information and to register: https://www.fcnl.org/events/annual-meeting-and-quaker-public-policy-institute