An Addendum to our Harms Minute - Shepherdstown Friends Meeting

An Addendum to the Minute on Harms Caused by the Actions of our Current Government

Download the ‘Values Into Action’ document.

1. Share the Minute

2. Contact other churches and religious organizations

Contact Church of the Brethren and Mennonite congregations and any others who are known for peace, non-violence and human rights efforts.
Contact local religious and community organizations who offer support for people suffering harm due to these actions.
Contact other religious leaders who are active in the resistance movement, including Islamic and Jewish Leaders.

3. Contact and express concern to leaders

Speak out in letters, calls, and protests

to express our concern about harmful changes to Veterans Administration, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
to express opposition to changes in federal taxes that benefit the wealthy over the middle class and poor people
to support the efforts of the Poor Peoples’ Campaign in WV and DC
to leaders of agencies that are being illegally altered and pressured to comply with unconstitutional, illegal, and unjust government actions.
to universities to share our concern about their important role in research that supports all people. Include institutions that Friends have attended or are sending their children to. Ask any local college officials for ways to support them.
to support elected officials who are standing up to the pressure to comply with illegal and unconstitutional actions.
to continue and expand our work with FCNL to lobby for change.

4. Endorse, Support, attend and/or organize events.

Endorse, Support, and/or Attend:

Events led by organizations like the NAACP and Indivisible of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Washington Counties in their efforts to engage citizens in peaceful and non-violent resistance.
planning meetings for these agencies.
vigils and protests and share information about
Quaker values and the work of the local meeting.
Support and sponsor US history and constitutional law events

Organize:

5. Support media organizations, such as PBS and NPR, that focus on publishing the truth

Write letters of support and make donations to Public Broadcasting organizations.
Express our concern about their ability to publish the truth in an atmosphere of falsehoods and conspiracy theories.
Continue to support PBS and NPR as they cover stories of the harms of the current administration.

6. Find ways to work with others to help the current victims of harm.

Ask local religious and community organizations for ways to participate in helping local victims through their programs.
Plan to support programs for victims of harm with funds from individuals and the meeting.

7. Continued discernment

Continue to discuss and discern ways to respond to ongoing and new harms in our region and beyond.
Plan for a continuation of workshops for Alternatives to Violence.

8. Health and welfare of members and attenders

9. Support and nurture Young Friends

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