Monday, December 5, 2011

December Announcements

On the Calendar:
  • Dec. 9: Carol singing at Betty Ford's, 7:00 p.m. Please bring a snack to share & instruments.
  • Dec. 18: Holiday gathering and potluck, after Meeting for Worship, at the Browne Center.

Ministry & Nurture:

The focus for December is strengthening our community by making contact with Friends during the week, &r eaching out to Friends we may not have seen for awhile. If you are not sure how to reach out, ask one of our clerks, Walt Marston or Scot Miller, or our convener of M&N, Mark Hepper.

News & Notes:

  • The Kaufman Interfaith Institute at GVSU encourages congregations to view & discuss the PBS series "God in America," which will air on WGVU Channel 35 on First Days from Jan. 8 to Feb. 12, 2012, from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  • This kicks off a "Year of Interfaith Understanding" --if anyone is interested in an informal discussion group to discuss this excellent & thought-provoking series, please contact Mike Holaday, who is coordinating activities with the institute.
  • Do you have ideas for programs in 2012? Judi Buchman, Program Committee convener, would welcome them!
  • Friends School in Detroit needs help. Please consider a donation: send your check to Headmaster Ed Harris, Friends School in Detroit, 1100 Aubin St., Detroit, MI 48207-2896. For more info, please contact Alicia Harri-Turner at the school.