San Diego Friends Meeting (Quakers)

09/11/2026

What would you do in the event of a draft? If you think you may want to apply for Conscientious Objector status, you will need documentation showing your beliefs over time. We recommend starting at age 14 to record your beliefs, but it is never too early -- or too late -- to begin.

Create a digital or physical archive where you gather all materials. Share this with at least one other person or group, such as with your Quaker meeting. In your archive, write down entries about your beliefs, the influences that affect you, and how your values run against participation in war. When you attend nonviolence workshops or events, take photos that document your participation. (Be sure to ask consent from anyone photographed in the background.) And share your convictions with others, either formally or informally.

Your Quaker meeting can help you strengthen your claim, with clearness committees, trainings, and strong documentation of its own. Learn more on our website:

https://www.fgcquaker.org/fgcresources/minutes-of-conscience/building-documentation-for-conscientious-objector-status/

09/09/2026

We have a couple people in our Meeting who should probably write for FJ :)

Friends Journal is an independent magazine serving the entire Religious Society of Friends. We welcome articles, poetry, art, photographs, and more.

09/07/2026

The silence begins here...

08/17/2026

We’re excited to announce Rosa María Hernandez as the new Executive Director of Friends of Friendship Park! 💙

Rosa María brings her passion, leadership, and commitment to building bridges between communities to this next chapter of our work. We’re grateful to welcome her as we continue working toward a future rooted in connection, dignity, and friendship across borders.

Please join us in welcoming Rosa María to the Friendship Park family! 🌎🤝

¡Nos llena de alegría anunciar a Rosa María Hernandez como la nueva Directora Ejecutiva de Friends of Friendship Park! 💙

Rosa María aporta su pasión, liderazgo y compromiso con la construcción de puentes entre comunidades a este nuevo capítulo de nuestro trabajo. Estamos muy felices de darle la bienvenida mientras continuamos trabajando por un futuro basado en la conexión, la dignidad y la amistad a través de las fronteras.

¡Acompáñanos a darle la bienvenida a Rosa María a la familia de Friendship Park! 🌎🤝

08/17/2026

If you know about Foodshed you probably know Ricardo. They are a key part of the annual Kale Fest (Sept 12 this year).

08/17/2026