Challenging Racism / June 9, 2021

In her pamphlet, “The Seed Cracked Open: Growing Beyond Racism”, author Vanessa Julye, a Black Quaker woman from PA, exposes racism within the Religious Society of Friends. In response to Friends asking her repeatedly, “What can I do?” Julye and scholar Barrington Dunbar make the following suggestions: Nurture your “Inner Light” to be as effective as was “Black Power” in causing change. Listen in love to Black people of America, even if it makes you…

Covid-19 Vaccine Information / June 9, 2021

We held our first outdoor in-person semi-programmed meeting, with simultaneous Zoom, on June 6 at 10 a.m. Approximately 70 people were in attendance on the meeting house grounds and 30 participated by Zoom. Also at the June  6, Monthly Meeting we approved a reopening plan that prioritizes safety and inclusiveness for all users of the building, both New Gardeners and visitors: Outdoor gatherings are safest; we encourage groups of all sizes to consider this option.…