Seattle area Friends interested in discussions, meet-ups and gatherings of Quaker Quakers. Includes Tacoma, Olympia and most of western Washington State.
6th mo. 16, 2010 at 6pm to 6th mo. 20, 2010 at 1pm
Theme:
Walk With Me: Mentors, Elders, and Friends
Quotes for Reflection:
In preparation for the conference, each woman is asked to write a brief reflection paper (1-2 pages) on the theme and/or any of the quotes below, and submit the paper online…
I don't know if this is what you have in mind, but Freedom Friends Church has an online forum where anyone from the church (or visitors) can post. Some Friends use the forum like a blog. For others, it is a way to stay in touch and share what is goi…
Hi Larry,
I have found that if I want others to talk about their experiences, it helps if I talk about my own first. Have you had an experience of mysticism that you would share?
--Ashley
Great! The fall is pretty full for us, so we would probably come visit in February or March. I am planning on visiting Spokane Friends the third weekend in October. Send me an email (ashleymwilcox AT gmail DOT com) and we can figure out details.
Hi Parise,
After reading your blog entry, I was wondering whether you would like me and Sarah P to come visit your meeting. We have funding to visit up to three more meetings/churches in the northwest, we just need invitations. Either way, I would…
7th mo. 15, 2009 at 12pm to 7th mo. 19, 2009 at 2pm
Theme: Experiencing Light in Hard Times - How Do We Stay Faithful in Times of Trouble?
Friend in Residence: John Calvi
We will have the opportunity to hear from our new standing committees about their impressions of our Yearly Meeting as they have…
Hi Ashley, I look forward to meeting you. I saw you're from FFC, that's great! I would like to, if we have time and you want to, talk to you about your experience there. I just paid them a visit a couple weeks ago and did some interviews with a few folks there. It was wonderful.
I never got along with my mother-in-law. In addition to the typical unspoken war for the loyalty of her son, we had very different personalities. She tended to be very controlling, a trait that made her a wonderful housekeeper and hostess, but clash…
I like your thoughtful approach.
I haven't prayed over it, but it occurs to me that as far as Hosea goes, there is a big difference between being a customer of a prostitute and marrying one. Buying a woman is using another human being. I believe it…