Dear John,

Join AFSC for a virtual gathering to discuss what we can do to build a vision of a renewed world. From April 3-7, AFSC will host Quaker Action for a Just World [link removed] , a virtual gathering to discuss what we can do to build a sustainable, just, and peaceful future. We welcome you to join us for a panel of Quaker climate activists, workshops on key peace and justice issues, and a keynote speech from Winona LaDuke. These online events are part of AFSC’s annual corporation meeting.

You can learn more about our workshops and register here [link removed] .

We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events

Keynote with Winona LaDuke [link removed]
April 3, 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT
Native American land rights activist, environmentalist, economist, politician, and author Winona LaDuke will deliver the keynote session of this year’s virtual annual meeting. As the Executive Director of Honor the Earth, she works nationally and internationally on the issues of climate change, renewable energy, and environmental justice with Indigenous communities.

AFSC program workshop series [link removed]
April 4 – 6, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. PT
Hear from AFSC staff on key peace and justice issues. Topics range from our work on the Guatemala/Mexico border to a healing-focused vision of restorative justice. Join us for interactive sessions with staff from around the world.

Intersections of climate justice and Quakerism [link removed]
April 7, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Climate change has increased food insecurity. It has also fueled conflict over scarce resources and forced people to leave their homes and communities. Quakers have long recognized the moral responsibility of all to act now to address the ongoing threat of climate change to our world today. Join AFSC 's Peniel Ibe as she moderates a conversation with a panel of Quaker activists inspired by their faith to push for solutions with justice.

Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival [link removed]
April 9, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Join us April 9 for the final installment of the Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival. The screening takes place on the birthday of Black artist and activist Paul Robeson and honors his life and 200 years of his Quaker ancestors.

Explaining the Israeli military detention system [link removed]
April 12, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
Palestinian Prisoners Day is Apr. 17 and is the focus of this month’s No Way to Treat a Child webinar. We will discuss the current and historical practices used by Israeli forces to detain and imprison Palestinian children. We will also share ways to build support in Congress for supporting Palestinian human rights.

Gun violence and community safety [link removed]
April 21, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Many communities across the country have experienced an uptick in gun violence over the last 2 years. At the same time, we are having a robust debate around the role of policing in our society. How has or should the movement to divest from policing and invest in community be responding? This event is part of our webinar series “Community Safety Beyond Policing.”

Demilitarizing the budget [link removed]
May 3, 7 p.m. / 4 p.m. PT
As the war in Ukraine adds to the many violent conflicts around the world, governments are responding by increasing military budgets and sending weapons to allies. They are also calling for escalatory measures against other nations. In this webinar, you'll learn why the United States' spending on weapons and war isn't keeping us safe. We’ll discuss how the budget and appropriations process works. We’ll also share how you can get involved in the call to move money out of militarism and into our communities!

Check out our AFSC events page for details.

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