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of the Religious Society of Friends

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Appreciating FCNL

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The Quaker Life Council on behalf of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting approved on 11.17.18 the following minute of appreciation for Friends Committee on National Legislation.

Minute of Appreciation to Recognize the 75th Anniversary of The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)

Gwynedd Monthly Meeting would like to express its heartfelt appreciation for the 75 years of prayerful attention the Friends Committee on National Legislation has given to furthering Friends testimonies in national policy concerns.  Since the beginning, staff and supporters around the country have lobbied Congress to advance the causes of peace and justice. [Read more…] about Appreciating FCNL

Questions for Candidates

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Quakers have a long history of political engagement. As the midterm elections approach, the PYM / FCNL Legislative Policy Collaborative encourages all Friends to engage in constructive dialogue with candidates at Town Hall Meetings and via Letters to the Editor.

FCNL’s website section on Questions for Candidates offers nonpartisan guidance on issues Friends care about.

FCNL Advocacy team meets with Toomey Staff – by Carolyn Houghton

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Friends Committee on National Legislation has been actively developing “Advocacy Teams” across the United States. They offer training regarding best practices to employ when visiting with members of Congress or their staff. And each year FCNL focuses on a single issue;  this year it is improving US relations with North Korea. [Read more…] about FCNL Advocacy team meets with Toomey Staff – by Carolyn Houghton

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