Worship with Quakers on July 4

 Love As Action July 4 2026

Announcement:

Please join a group of Quakers on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in one-hour of silent worship at the Federal Office Building at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Madison Street, Seattle Washington at 11 am  to bear witness to the disruption and dehumanization that authoritarian actions are inflicting in our communities. This shared witness reflects core Quaker principles: peace, equality, integrity, and community and it is a visible commitment to justice and compassion. By standing together in quiet waiting worship, we affirm that every person has worth, that fear and violence must give way to love and fairness, and that our communities thrive when all are welcomed. Our hope is that our presence will give heart to all who see us - including through media and online - and remind everyone of our moral obligations to one another.  This event is sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the Peace and Social Concerns Committees of North Pacific Yearly Meeting and University Friends Meeting.

We will join together in one hour of silent witness and invite all to bring water, weather appropriate clothes, a portable chair (if needed) and anything else you need to be safe and comfortable. Bring signs showing the signs of authoritarianism you see in your community and messages of love and support for communities that are suffering. 

 Please let us know that you are coming by registering at: https://www.mobilize.us/afscfriendsengagement/event/969643/

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to your local organizer Jonathan Betz-Zall jbetzzall@gmail.com or  LoveasAction@afsc.org. Find updates at https://afsc.org/love-action