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Anti-War and Human Rights Leader Ariel Gold Appointed as FOR-USA Executive Director in Historic Hire

After an extensive national search, the Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA (FOR-USA) is proud to welcome our next executive director, Ariel Gold. Ms. Gold, a veteran peace and justice advocate, is taking the helm as the organization’s first Jewish executive director. Prior

July 24, 2022 No Comments

The Singing of Angels

“Life Is Saved By The Singing of Angels” by Howard Thurman There must always remain in every person’s lifeSome place for the singing of angels,Some place for that which in itself is breathlessly beautiful and,By an inherent prerogative,Throws all the

December 16, 2021 1 Comment

Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson appointed President of Auburn Seminary

Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson, FOR-USA Executive Director, appointed President of Auburn Seminary It is with bittersweet emotions that the Fellowship of Reconciliation – USA (FOR-USA) announces that Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson has stepped down as executive director in order to

October 6, 2021 No Comments

Welcome Rev. Jason Carson Wilson to FOR’s team

Rev. Jason Carson Wilson, M. Div., is beginning a journey with the Fellowship of Reconciliation as a field organizing consultant. Wilson, a Black gay ordained United Church of Christ minister, is a FOR member. He’s also the founding executive director

August 22, 2021 No Comments

Unfinished Democracy: Making Good Trouble for Racial Equity — 31st Annual Salem Peace Lecture

FOR USA’s executive director, Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson, delivered the 31st Annual Salem Peace Lecture was held online on Thursday November 19th. Dr. Jordan-Simpson’s topic was “Unfinished Democracy: Making Good Trouble for Racial Equity.”

November 22, 2020 No Comments

¡Presente! Mark C. Johnson, 1947-2020

Mark Charles Johnson departed this world on October 12, 2020 at his beloved cottage near North Creek, NY following a lengthy battle with cancer. His life-long fascination with ideas, history, language and people created networks that motivated and sustained him.

October 27, 2020 No Comments

FOR Names Rev. Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson as Executive Director

The Fellowship of Reconciliation, the oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in North America, is proud to announce the appointment of a new executive director to guide FOR-USA’s renowned global work for progressive social change. The Reverend Dr. Emma Jordan-Simpson

September 30, 2018 No Comments