Activism & Witness
New Echoes of Incarceration Video Series on Rikers Island
August 24, 2026
A new Rikers Island video series has launched, created by the Echoes of Incarceration project that meets at 15 Rutherford Place
This zine is about NYC Quakers on War — Friends and silent peace vigils, conscientious objection, war tax resistance, Quaker org responses to war, and more
The first issue of the NYC Quakers zine, The Facing Bench, is on Quakers and War. Hear about NYC Friends upholding the peace testimony through silent vigils, conscientious objection, and war tax resistance. Features messages from past and current members of our community! The zine also includes statements from Quaker organizations about the war in Iran. Perfect for both newer and more seasoned Friends! Pick up a printed copy at a NYC Quaker meeting or check out the PDF version.
NEW: print the zine at home (double sided, to be folded in half) using this PDF.