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Peace Activities

Crossing the Border

National borders are a strange phenomenon within the fabric of human life. They can be crossed with a single step,… Heidi Blocher

Listening to Lincoln

Let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the Nation’s wounds, to care for… Burton Housman

A Peace Education Sabbatical

Learnings From My Father I believe in the culture of peace. I believe in daily peace building on a personal,… Susan Gelber Cannon

A Conference on Banning Depleted Uranium

Central America’s tumultuous history provides many opportunities for raising awareness about human rights and social justice. The Friends Peace Center,… Candace Andrews-Powley

Burdened by a Leading

Friends in the Southern Appalachian region are talking about leadings. I want to share a bit of my journey with… Elizabeth Eames Roebling

What is the Quaker Testimony on War Taxes?

Nonpayment of "war taxes" is a Quaker testimony that I have always found confusing, and I don’t appear to be… Peter Phillips

Sitting Allowances

It may surprise you that international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are not viewed favorably here in East and Central Africa. This… David Zarembka

AVP: An Instrument of Peace

When I became involved with the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), I had no idea how important the underlying principles… John A. Shuford

Narratives of Hope from Iran

Burn at this candle, light up your heart and soul, put on a new body when you have flung away… Linda Kusse-Wolfe

Building Bridges

I vigil for peace, never knowing the impact I have on passersby or the effect they may have on me.… Eric Wasileski

Courageously Faithful: Bringing Peace to War

This room is a new room to most of us. I want to invite you to simply take some time… Alaine D. Duncan

Understanding Pacifism: Reconciling Religion with Philosophy

I have been brought up a Quaker, and pacifism is the harmony to which the melody of my meager 20… Harriett Hart
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