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
Announcements
New "Facing Bench" Zine: NYC Quakers on War
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
April 7th, 2026
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.
News
Activism & Witness
Court of Appeals Affirms Quaker Sites' Freedom from ICE Enforcement
August 20, 2026
US Court of Appeals upheld our freedom of religion by affirming the injunction protecting NYC Quaker sites from ICE enforcement activity.
Friends
Community Wellness Newsletter for August 2026
August 17, 2026
NYC Quaker's wellness parters at University Settlement share information on cooling centers, health insurance changes, and letters regarding SNAP benefits.