Read more about AFM Celebrates LGBTQ People
“As a community of faith, we [the Atlanta Friends Meeting] have become aware of the many ways in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer people have been silenced and excluded. We will never go back to silencing these voices among us, or suppressing these gifts, for in so doing, we impoverish our whole community….
Read more about AFM minute on sanctuary for immigrants
Minute-02-16-25:02: Minute from the Working Group on Sanctuary and the Social Concerns committee of Atlanta Friends Meeting. (See PDF here.) Atlanta Friends Meeting reaffirms its commitment to being a sanctuary for immigrants. As people of faith who respect the inherent dignity and humanity of people whose immigration status is irregular, we recognize sanctuary as both…
Read more about AFM minute concerning the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Minute-11-19-23:07 – concerning the conflict in Israel and Palestine. As Quakers, we believe all lives are sacred. The Atlanta Friends Meeting is appalled by the loss of the lives in this conflict. We do not believe violence is a pathway to permanent peace. We urge our government to call for an immediate ceasefire, immediate and…
Read more about Current Covid-19 Policies
AFM Policies and Practices responding to COVID-19 concerns (updated 5/24/2023): Atlanta Friends Meeting is continuing in-person events and activities at the Meeting House. In-person Meetings for Worship will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, and we are also continuing to support virtual attendance and participation via Zoom with audio and video connections in the…
Read more about Atlanta Friends Meeting Stands with Black Lives Matter
As Friends we are called to the outward expression of the inner workings of the Spirit. Our testimonies help to inform us about what is important in one’s relation to God and with all of creation. At this time we are called to outward action by the Friends testimonies of Peace, Integrity, Community and Equality….