by Publications Committee | Dec 11, 2013 | Resources
September 29, 2013 Dear BeFriending Creation, Like most Quakers, I take stewardship of the environment seriously. I try to keep my carbon footprint small at home and in my workplace. I recycle, and I call my congressperson when there’s an important vote. Then I...
by Publications Committee | Dec 11, 2013 | Resources
Mary “the non-prophet” Gilbert, QEW Representative to the UN When you come into a complex phenomenon like the UN it takes time to get a fix on what’s happening. Your perceptions keep changing. It can be hard to tease apart your own new learning from any changes going...
by Publications Committee | Dec 11, 2013 | Resources
Roy Taylor and the Publications Committee When we were all together in Chicago in October, we had a chance to thank Anne Mitchell, our General Secretary, for her time with us. Anne joined us three years ago at a time of transition for this organization. She was able...
by Publications Committee | Dec 11, 2013 | Resources
Great news for Quaker investors! Friends Fiduciary Corporation (FFC) has announced a new Fossil Free Fund. Friends are called to be patterns and examples. Many Friends experience a moral incongruity owning companies that knowingly continue to cause global warming for...
by Publications Committee | Dec 11, 2013 | Resources
Quakers in Britain took steps on October 8, 2013 to disinvest from companies engaged in extracting fossil fuels. The decision was taken by their Investment Committee, under responsibilities devolved by the Trustees. Quakers say that investing in companies which are...
