Resources for NPYM FriendsNPYM and the wider Quaker community provide various resources for Friends to socialize, worship, and take part in political action.
NPYM has an active youth community, with opportunities for youth to socialize and participate in social service and political actions. Quaker Center, a retreat center near Santa Cruz, California, presents workshops on topics of interest to Friends. Pendle Hill is a Quaker center in Pennsylvania, for spiritual growth, study and service. Friends General Conference is a national organization of Friends meetings. While NPYM is not a member of FGC, many individual Pacific northwestern Friends participate in FGC activities. Friends World Committee for Consultation is an international organization of Friends Meetings. The American Friends Service Committee provides opportunities for Friends to participate in social justice work. Friends Committee on National Legislation is the Quaker lobbying organization in Washington, DC representing Friends views on political issues. Friends Peace Teams is a Spirit-led organization working around the world to develop long-term relationships with communities in conflict to create programs for peacebuilding, healing and reconciliation. FPT's programs build on extensive Quaker experience combining practical and spiritual aspects of conflict resolution. Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Concerns is a North American Quaker faith community that affirms that of God in all people. Quaker Earthcare Witness is a spiritually-centered movement of Quakers and like-minded people seeking ways to integrate concern for the environment with Friends' long-standing testimonies for simplicity, integrity, peace, and equality. |
