St. Petersburg Friends in the Community
Peace and Community Concerns
One way Quakers are active in the
community is through the Peace and
Community Concerns Committee. The
Committee works to provide Friends
and our community with opportunities to
act on our beliefs and concerns
regarding Peace and Social Justice.
Our efforts include:
* Monthly forums on the second
Saturday to explore issues and learn
more in order to inform our decisions
and actions.
* Fund raising to encourage and
support representation at the annual
protest at the "School of the Americas".
We also donate to other causes and
organizations.
* Peace cornering on Wednesdays to
call for an end to US aggressions and a
start on the road to peaceful solutions.
* Working with Food Not Bombs and
others to feed hungry people and focus
attention on the problems of
homelessness in our community.
Photo © Leslie Bouwman
Photo© Herb Snitzer
School of the Americas Protest
Peace demonstration in St. Petersburg
Photo©Herb Snitzer
Pot luck luncheon at St. Pete Friends Meeting