The Peace and Social Concerns Committee

Mission Statement of Annapolis Friends Meeting Peace & Social Concerns Committee

August 3, 2008

As mandated by our Monthly Meeting, Peace & Social Concerns Committee makes annual recommendations to the Meeting for allocation of the funds in the Quaker Causes Budget and it exercises stewardship over the Emergent Social Concerns Fund.

With spiritual discernment, Peace & Social Concerns brings peace issues and social concerns to the attention of the Meeting for individual and/or corporate action in support of our Quaker testimonies.

PSC Committee takes a stand for truth, justice, and equality in specific situations; it advocates through public witness, educational and awareness-promoting activities; it campaigns for fair, effective, and compassionate legislation.   It exposes and protests injustice and seeks to promote understanding and unity.   It supports individuals and organizations such as the American Friends Service Committee and Friends Committee on National Legislation in their leadings for peace and justice.

Its mission is to foster a culture that acknowledges and responds to that of God in every person.

Approved on 3rd day of 8th month, 2008

by Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business

In keeping with the Quaker testimony of peace, the Annapolis Friends Meeting has approved of the following statements.

Please also see our page with information about the Annapolis Friends Peace and Justice Center.

Minute for Gender and Sexual Diversity (02-1994)

Minute for Same Sex Commitment Ceremonies (03-1995)

Minute For Peace (12- 2002)

Minute Against Slots (02 -2004)

Minute for Repeal Of The Death Penalty In Maryland ( 02-2008)

Minute supporting the State and Federally-sanctioned Union of two loving, committed Individuals, regardless of Gender (02-2009)

Minute To Renew Our Support For Justice And Peace In Sudan (09-2010)