Read more about October MFM News – A Sampling
At the August business meeting, the Justice Working Group shared information about the American Friends Service Committee’s ThinkTwice campaign (https://afsc.org/thinktwice). AFSC’s four ThinkTwice webinars, available as recordings on the web site, explore the impact of calling the police within our diverse communities and offer practical suggestions and de-escalation skills. The campaign also invites people to…
Read more about Nourishing Friendships
The query offered at business meeting and meeting for worship on 9/10 was how we nourish our friendships so that they deepen over time. At business meeting, plans were shared for Thanksgiving baskets this year. New Tyler AME has arranged to receive turkeys and hams for the 100 or so friends who frequent the church’s…
Read more about A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman
The Memphis Theological Seminary’s Center for Faith and Imagination is sponsoring a no-cost retreat October 30-31 at St. Columba Retreat Center outside Memphis: “A Spiritual Walk with Howard Thurman” with Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown. Registration is required, with an October 15 deadline. Registrants will receive a free copy of Dr. Brown’s recently published book about Howard Thurman and his…
Read more about Doris’ Ministry of Flowers
Ethel “Doris” Connor, 68, died at home Thursday, June 22, 2023. The last few days of her life were mostly spent sleeping and listening to friends who came to say goodbye. She died a few minutes after some of her deepest friends spoke to her about her beloved children, grandchildren, and her part of the…
Read more about Water Is Life
Sarah Houston, executive director of Protect Our Aquifer, was the guest presenter for the 6/18 meeting for learning. She reviewed the history of POA and its current projects. Friends had many questions. Sarah urged Friends to utilize tools on the POA web site to email MLGW leadership and amplify Memphians’ call for new safer, cooling…