Latin America

From Surplus to Big Plus

Every so often, many of us are lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time to… Don Lathrop

Immigration and Friends Testimonies: Seeing That of God in Our Immigrant Neighbors

Friends have been concerned about the exploitation and dehumanization of workers for many years, most notably in our opposition to… Danielle Short

Life and Work at the Casa de los Amigos in Mexico City

A year and a half ago, in the fall of 2006, the Casa de los Amigos in Mexico City celebrated… Stephen Snyder

FWCC and Affluent and Impoverished Friends

The October issue on the 70th anniversary of Friends World Committee for Consultation was a wonderful celebration of how Friends… Newton Garver

Juarez Reflections

The three empty bird cages are stacked forlornly against the wall of the house on the small concrete paved patio,… Mary Ray Cate

Taking the Pulse of FWCC

Ask a scuba diver, what’s it like? You’ll hear about thrill, but miss the feel. Ask an FWCC rep, what… Marion Love

All Friends’ Conference of 1920

Before the 1937 Friends World Conference, Friends from throughout the world and across the various branches of the Religious Society… Elizabeth Cazden

”Why Does (or Doesn’t) FWCC Do That?

When asked to explain our faith and practice, we Friends often tell stories—of the steadfastness of those who faced persecution,… Margaret Fraser

The Challenges of ‘Face-to-Face’ and ‘Heart-to- Heart’

At its core, FWCC is about providing opportunities for Friends in all our theological, cultural, and linguistic traditions to connect… Louise Salinas

Beyond Words: Reflections on the 2006 Section of the Americas Annual Meeting

While walking down the cobblestone streets of Antigua, Guatemala, I started to reflect on what the 2006 Annual Meeting meant… Loida E. Fernàndez G.

Taking in a Big Breath of Guatemala

Fried plantains; fireflies lighting the night sky; marimbas; tamales; pineapple juice trickling down my chin and a pale green sauce… Iris Graville

Learning from Salvadoran Friends

After the 2006 FWCC Section of the Americas meeting in Guatemala, we joined a small group of other U.S. Friends… Greg Woods
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