Here is a link to register for two events. One is a screening of Beyond the Bridge and the other is a conversation and book signing with Fran Quigley. https://www.indymultifaith.org/events/lessons-from-eviction-court-how-we-can-end-our-housing-crisis
by Diana Hadley 
Over 40 concerned citizens gathered at First Friends Indianapolis Tuesday, July 28, to hear Rabbi Aaron Spiegel speak on the affordable housing crisis in Indiana. The event was sponsored by The Shalom Zone, an association of local churches that welcomed Rabbi Spiegel as executive director of the Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance and noted advocate on the topic. Rabbi …
by Phillip Goodchild 
A few IFCL representatives attended an author talk with Fran Quigley at Tomorrow bookstore Thursday evening, July 10. Quigley’s latest book, “Lessons from Eviction Court: How We Can End Our Housing Crisis,” provides an overview of the current housing situation, personal stories of people who have been evicted, history of housing in the United States, …
by Diana Hadley 
Your opinion and your voice are needed to give the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) feedback on preserving or enhancing environmental protections in Indiana. As Friends of Jesus, we know that God wants us to use our free will to be good stewards of the earth and especially, the land in which we live. …
by Mary Blackburn 
Legislators introduced 1259 bills during the 2025 Indiana General Assembly. That is a number our small Quaker group can’t follow thoroughly, so we work with other groups that lobby for issues that match our priorities. We are grateful for the resources and interactions from others who represent environmental, educational, justice, elections and a variety of …
by Diana Hadley 
Approximately 50 people attended a rally at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis on April 30 to defend the constitution. Organized by Stuart Mora of Indiana First Friends Meeting the group prayed, sang, chanted and committed to confronting the constitutional crisis precipitated by the Trump administration and enabled by many in congress. Additional events are planned …
by Phillip Goodchild 
This is a personal appeal to consider advertising to Monthly Meetings you are involved with the film Brother Outsider, a film about Bayard Rustin’s contribution to the Civil Rights effort. The film will be held at the Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall (4742 Garden Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208) on Butler University’s Campus Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM. This …
by Diana Hadley 
In a first ever event, Quakers from around the country gathered virtually to discuss: “What Can My State Do? A Quaker Panel on State-Level Earthcare Advocacy” on February 22, 2025. Keith Runyon, General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) brought together activists from New Mexico, Washington State, California, Montana, North Carolina and Indiana to share …
by Mary Blackburn 
Beth Henricks, Associate Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends, spoke at Democracy Day last Wednesday, February 12. Other representatives from IFCL (Phil Goodchild, Deb Goodchild, Ed Morris, Clark Hadley and Diana Hadley) attended the event co-sponsored by IFCL. Beth’s remarks are covered in the Indiana Citizen article by Marilyn Odendahl below. file:///Users/clarkhadley/Desktop/FAILING%20GRADE:%20Advocacy%20groups%20use%20Democracy%20Day%20to%20rate%20legislature,%20press%20lawmakers%20on%20‘anti-voter.html FAILING GRADE: Advocacy groups …
by Diana Hadley 
IFCL is excited to share the news that Raina Maiga, a student leader of Confront the Climate Crisis, has been recognized nationally for her environmental leadership. IFCL has supported this student group since its members began lobbying at the statehouse. The students are well-prepared and professional as they meet with legislators. Receiving this national award …
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