Press Release in Support of Sarah Niccoli
Submitted by StevenDavison on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 8:26amPress release for our Minute of Support for Sarah Niccoli.
Minute of Support for Sarah Niccoli
Submitted by StevenDavison on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 8:21amOur member Sara Niccoli recognizes the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States as a loyalty oath that is inconsistent with her faith as a Friend (Quaker). New York Yearly Meeting supports Sara’s exercise of conscience and religion in standing respectfully silent during ceremonial recitations of the Pledge.
Actions We Have Taken
Submitted by StevenDavison on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 8:21amOur page highlighting the "minutes of conscience" or formal statements of conscience that New York Yearly Meeting has taken on matters of social concern, including links to pages dedicated to issue for which we have a sustained concern.