Friends live by the
conviction that there is that of God in every person.
We have
a concern for the poor and less privileged and
believe
in the necessity
of speaking truth to power.
IFCL intends
to be led by the spirit of God as mediated through the traditional
testimonies
of Friends: testimonies of peace, simplicity, equality and integrity.
Welcome to IFCL,
The Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation exists as an instrument in the search for God's will for Quakers who are wrestling with the social issues of our day. IFCL attempts to translate the social concerns of Friends into legislative action by advocating Quaker beliefs to Indiana legislators.
IFCL seeks to express
the spirit of Christ and to relate our Christian Faith and Quaker Testimonies
to the shaping of responsible decisions by our state Government.
Our purpose is to develop those conditions which allow for the working of
the Holy Spirit.
We strive to express our social concerns through personal visits to and correspondence
with Indiana legislators, as well as through testimony before legislative
committees.We also believe we can be most effective through empowering individual
Quakers and Friends Meetings to more capably share their concerns with legislators.
IFCL has semi-annual meetings in April and October to discuss legislative
policies and issues or to plan for upcoming sessions of the legislature. All
Indiana Friends are invited to attend and participate.
This organization is based solely on the voluntary participation of interested
Quakers and other like-minded individuals. Monthly Meetings are encouraged
to send Representatives to attend IFCL's legislation planning sessions.
The Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation does not claim to speak for all Friends. IFCL speaks for those who are involved in promoting its legislative policies. IFCL invites all individuals who support Quaker Testimonies to join its work.
The Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation is governed by Friends procedure, and is open for those interested.
It is only through donations from individuals or monthly, quarterly, area, or yearly meetings that we can do the work we propose. Please consider making a contribution now!
If you are interested
in the work of IFCL you can help:
©
IFCL 2005
Indiana Friends Committee
on Legislation
1178 W. State Road 38 Sheridan, Indiana
46069-9769
