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Twentieth-Century Friends were prominent in efforts to relieve suffering caused by war and to promote racial equality. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) was founded in 1917 to assist civilian victims of World War I. Following cessation of armed conflict, AFSC worked in eastern Europe to help the victims of war; eventually the AFSC was chartered by President Herbert Hoover (himself a Quaker) to provide relief for German children. Later, the AFSC helped refugees to escape from Nazi Germany, and was engaged in many other ventures to reduce the suffering of armed conflict.

In summary: Pendle Hill is dedicated to deepening the religious lives of those who spend time on its grounds, and to modeling a better way of life. Spiritual nurture naturally enhances one’s abilities to influence society, and many forms of outreach give substance to that influence.

If you love to sew and would love to spend some time at Pendle Hill, we have a project for you. We are looking for volunteers who can help us create new cushion covers and simple curtains. We provide the sewing machines and materials. Contact Sandy to express your interest or to ask questions.

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