Read more about Voyage of the Merry Ark
A local friend known to many Memphis Friends, George Grider Jr., has a new book out, Voyage of the Merry Ark. The memoir tells the remarkable story of five crewmen caught in an ocean storm that nearly took their lives. The story of the at-sea rescue of the dog Sam, the ship’s mascot, was published nationwide, sparking…
Read more about History Is Written in the Land
Ted’s Meeting for Learning on 10/15 was grounded in several queries: How can dwelling in “unsettling places” create conditions for the still small voice to surface?What are the things that haunt us? What forms do these hauntings take?What do our ghosts want from us?Who are the ghosts present in our midst who can support our journeys? In…
Read more about Upcoming FCNL Conference
Registration for FCNL’s annual meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute (November 15-19) is now open online. You may register for one or both events, and you may attend virtually or in person. It’s going to be an inspiring, hopeful and significant event. I hope you’ll join us for all or part of the meeting! Jane Hiles…
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…