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NYC Quakers

Social Action

Quaker beliefs in simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship — the SPICES — lead us to take action, to "live our faith out loud."

NYC Protest January 2025 web
Quakers at the January 18 2025 People's March in NYC

Quakers and Social Justice

Quakers have been prominent social justice activists for centuries. This work continues today. Friends believe in the equal value of all people, as Jesus demonstrated in his teachings. 

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. – Galatians 3:28 (KJV)

Quakers believe that everyone has “that of God” within them. Every person has worth and deserves respect and understanding. This is our testimony of equality. Our belief in integrity leads us to act when we see oppression and inequality. We care for all of humanity and we act accordingly.

NYC Quakers are actively involved in:

  • Earthcare — ecological justice and stewardship of the earth. Read more here.
  • Equality — belonging, inclusion, equity, and community. Includes racial justice, immigration, incarceration issues, and LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. Read more here.
  • Peace — anti-violence and anti-war. Read more here.