Friends Committee on National Legislaton Speaks to Current Issues

Community, Fellowship, News, Social Concerns

Friends have long struggled with the many forms of racism in our meetings and our communities. Now, with numerous videos of violence directed toward black people, in particular, circulating the web and the tv news, it has the country’s attention like never before. Some Friends at New Garden have expressed a desire to write letters in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign but would like a template to follow. Bobby Trice, with Friends Committee…

The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center / Mediation Skills Training / August 3 – 7

Community, News, Social Concerns

The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center has trained thousands of church leaders in conflict resolution skills. They can also train groups in their own locations. Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Having the skills to function effectively in emotionally intense, conflicted situations is important for all of us, especially those of us who are leaders. Through lectures, discussion and role-plays, the sessions emphasize hands-on skills training and are practical in focus. For more information on…

Upcoming Zoom Adult Forums / June 28 – July 26

Fellowship, First Day, News, Social Concerns

Friends, starting June 28, the Peace and Social Concerns Committee will facilitate a five-week long book discussion of Parker Palmer’s, Healing the Heart of Democracy during Adult Forum. If you would like to participate, you can purchase the book most places online. Zoom links will be sent out via email with the Religious Education Updates and Information. If you would like to receive these updates and are not currently receiving RE information by email from…