Jon Watts

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When I designed my first youtube channel back in 2013, I had very little knowledge of filmmaking and so I stuck with strictly talking-head interviews. By the time that project took off (5 million views and counting!) I was burned out, but I never let go of the initial dream—a comprehensive channel with a variety of approaches to content (playful! minidoc! funny! inspiring!) told by a team of filmmakers who are expert at their craft.

Thanks to many confluent factors, including support from hundreds of generous Quakers all over the world, I am so happy to say: that initial vision is finally being realized. Ellie and Michael are incredibly talented, they've released 4 videos so far, and there's a lot more to come.

And it is happening just in time. We are in need of these stories, now more than ever. Let's lift up the world we know is possible, again and again and again.

Quaker Videos is Here! We are living through extraordinary times. How are Friends meeting this moment? Our filmmakers Ellie and Michael have been traversing the country, seeking to answer that question. The result is a series of high-quality short films—available on all video platforms (yes, even TikTok!)—that seek to...

Quakers believe that there is that of God in everyone, which is why the threat of armed agents interrupting our worship services infringes on our freedom to practice our religion.

Many thanks to everyone who talked to us for today's podcast episode about the lawsuit. I think its one of our best yet.

The “Quakers vs. ICE” Lawsuit When the federal government rescinded a decades-old policy protecting houses of worship from immigration raids, a group of Quakers filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Their argument is uniquely Quaker: the threat of armed agents in their meeting houses creates a "chilling ef...