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…yet my mind was not at rest,
because nothing was acted,
and thoughts run in me,
that words and writings were all nothing,
and mulst die, for action is the life of all,
and if thou dost not act, thou dost nothing.

~ Gerrard Winstanley, “The New Law of Righteousness”,
in Watch-word to the City of London and the Armie, 1649

Public engagement includes education, so that we can better understand each others' experience and work for change.

Quaker witness has always included action – be that a call to build relationships with elected officials to effect policy change consistent with our beliefs or to engage in public campaigns to raise awareness and education Canadians about an issue.

This area will include information on campaigns and actions being promoted by CFSC, as well as resources to help you engage in campaigns.

Campaigns:

• Changes in Refugee Legislation – Bill C-4 – Campaign through Canadian Council of Refugees (summer 2011)
• Coming soon – 2011-2012 Kairos Educational Campaign.

Resources:

• Resource Handout about Contacting Elected Officials – There are a number of policy issues that concern Friends.To promote mutual understanding and change, it can be helpful for Friends to develop relationships with elected officials. This resource handout offers general principles, preparation pointers and advice for conversations with elected officials.