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Event Series 2019 Friends General Conference Gathering

2019 Friends General Conference Gathering

Grinnell College Grinnell, IA, United States

The 2019 Friends General Conference Gathering will be at Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA from June 30 - July 6, 2019. The theme is “Peace in Our Hearts, Justice in the World”. This highly anticipated week of workshops, worship, and community for all ages recently received a generous donation to support family and youth attendance for this year's event. Thanks to this donation, children and teen program fees are waived; 50% of children and teen…

Event Series 2019 Friends General Conference Gathering

2019 Friends General Conference Gathering

Grinnell College Grinnell, IA, United States

The 2019 Friends General Conference Gathering will be at Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA from June 30 - July 6, 2019. The theme is “Peace in Our Hearts, Justice in the World”. This highly anticipated week of workshops, worship, and community for all ages recently received a generous donation to support family and youth attendance for this year's event. Thanks to this donation, children and teen program fees are waived; 50% of children and teen…

Event Series “Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / Adult Forum

“Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / Adult Forum

Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to facilitate discussions about Catherine Whitmire's book, "Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.” We encourage participants to read ahead and share what the chapters meant for them. Karin has purchased several copies of the book, or they can be ordered or purchased from other booksellers. According to the Amazon description, “this book focuses on and provides direction to the gimmick-free spiritual path followed by Quakers. For…

Event Series “Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / Adult Forum

“Plain Living; A Quaker Path to Simplicity” / Adult Forum

Fellowship Hall / The Social Concerns Committee continues to facilitate discussions about Catherine Whitmire's book, "Plain Living: A Quaker Path to Simplicity.” We encourage participants to read ahead and share what the chapters meant for them. Karin has purchased several copies of the book, or they can be ordered or purchased from other booksellers. According to the Amazon description, “this book focuses on and provides direction to the gimmick-free spiritual path followed by Quakers. For…

Dr. Kim Harris photo

Songs of Faith, Songs of Freedom / Dr. Kim Harris in Concert

Dr. Kim R. Harris is a recording artist, teacher, composer and storyteller, traveling the nation, performing concerts, and lecturing on the music of the Underground Railroad and the modern Civil Rights Movement. She is an Assistant Professor of African American Thought and Practice in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles, CA. This concert is sponsored by The Underground Railroad Bicentennial Project, New Garden Friends Meeting, and the North Carolina…

AVP Advanced Workshop / Creating a Culture of Peace

Jamestown Friends Meeting 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown, NC

Creating a Culture of Peace (an AVP Advanced Workshop) is sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. Discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience in an intensive weekend workshop. Note-taking is unnecessary! People who’ve taken the training report they have connected deeply with others, laughed, shared, and listened. They’ve experienced increased trust and self-esteem and learned ways…

AVP Advanced Workshop / Creating a Culture of Peace

Jamestown Friends Meeting 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown, NC

Creating a Culture of Peace (an AVP Advanced Workshop) is sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. Discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience in an intensive weekend workshop. Note-taking is unnecessary! People who’ve taken the training report they have connected deeply with others, laughed, shared, and listened. They’ve experienced increased trust and self-esteem and learned ways…

AVP Advanced Workshop / Creating a Culture of Peace

Jamestown Friends Meeting 509 Guilford Road, Jamestown, NC

Creating a Culture of Peace (an AVP Advanced Workshop) is sponsored by the North Carolina Alternatives to Violence Project in partnership with the NC Peace Resource Center. Discover new ways to reduce conflict in your world. Enjoy a hands-on, fun, activity-based experience in an intensive weekend workshop. Note-taking is unnecessary! People who’ve taken the training report they have connected deeply with others, laughed, shared, and listened. They’ve experienced increased trust and self-esteem and learned ways…

North Carolina Fellowship of Friends Yearly Meeting / New Beginnings

The NCFF Yearly Meeting “New Beginnings” will take place August 9 - 11 at Quaker Lake Camp (1503 NC Highway 62, in Climax, NC). The cost is free. Donations appreciated but not required). All ages are welcome (childcare is provided). Overnight stay is encouraged. To register go to: ncfriends.org; or contact Kathy Adams for more information.

Diversity Task Force Gathering with Rev. Nelson Johnson & Joyce Johnson

New Garden Friends Meeting 801 New Garden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina

New Garden Friends Meeting / We are excited to announce our first open forum called the Gathering on August 11, 2019 at 4 p.m. Our facilitators will be the Rev. Nelson Johnson and Joyce Johnson. We know many of you are familiar with their profound work in our community. We look forward to seeing you as we continue on this wonderful and important journey at New Garden Friends Meeting. Beverages will be provided.