Affiliations
A listing of the Quaker organizations with which IMYM formally affiliates. The Yearly Meeting appoints representatives to each of these organizations.
- Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), Section of the Americas
- The FWCC brings together Friends from nearly all the yearly meetings in the world to promote better understanding among Friends of our common spiritual ground. IMYM is a member Yearly Meeting and classified by FWCC as an Independent Yearly Meeting because IMYM is not affiliated with another umbrella Friends organization (e.g., FUM, FGC, or EFI). Representatives of IMYM attend regional, sectional and triennial FWCC gatherings.
- American Friends Service Committee
- The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service around the world. Representatives from IMYM serve on the AFSC Corporation and the two organizations together sponsor the AFSC IMYM Joint Service Projects.
- Friends Committee on National Legislation
- The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is a Quaker lobby in the public interest, seeking to promote national legislation in the areas of peace, justice, equality and environment. IMYM is a member Yearly Meeting. Representatives of IMYM serve on FCNL's Central Committee.
- Friends Bulletin
- Friends Bulletin is the publication of unprogrammed Friends in the Western US. IMYM is one of three sponsoring Yearly Meetings. This site also links to a directory of unprogrammed Meetings and other Western Quaker sites, including meetings and organizations.
- Friends Peace Teams
- Friends Peace Teams is a Spirit-led organization working around the world to develop long-term relationships with communities in conflict to create programs for peacebuilding, healing and reconciliation. FPT’s programs build on extensive Quaker experience combining practical and spiritual aspects of conflict resolution.
