Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Announcement
GRFM will have a simple / fasting potluck on the first Sunday in December. Jason Pliml is working with Anna and Gerard to work out more of what this potluck will involve, and information will be forthcoming.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October queries & announcements
Query:
Program 10/18: Seekers' meeting (Advancement Committee)
Program 10/25: individual faith journeys
Christ-Centered Worship at Miller/Seif's 10/25
- Do we regard our time, talents, energy, money, material possessions, & other resources as gifts from God to be held in trust & shared according to the Light we are given?
- How do we express this conviction?
- What are we doing as individuals & as a Meeting to use & thereby perfect our gifts?
- How do we encourage others to use theirs?
Program 10/18: Seekers' meeting (Advancement Committee)
Program 10/25: individual faith journeys
Christ-Centered Worship at Miller/Seif's 10/25
Friday, September 4, 2009
September query & announcements
Query:
- Is there a climate of love and trust in our Meeting which invites and encourages everyone to be open about individual and family lifestyles, including their satisfactions and problems?
- How does the Meeting support families of all kinds in their attempts to improve communication, family life and the rearing of children in a context of love?
- How do we help the Meeting give a sense of spiritual kinship to those who participate in it?
- Friends Book Group meets Friday, 9/11 at Mark & Gerard's to discuss Christianity & the Inner Life by Margery Post Abbott.
- Mini PeaceFest 9/19 10:00-4:00 on Ethel St.
- Green Pastures Quarterly Meeting, 9/19 9:00-4:00 at Friends School in Detroit.
- Interfaith Peace Prayer Service, 9/20 2:00 at the Dominican Chapel at Marywood.
- Day of Peace/Peace Presence Vigil, 9/21 4:30-5:30.
- Program: 9/27 from 12:00-2:00. Scot Miller on George Fox & what it means to be a Friend today.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
August Query & Announcements for Aug. 2
Query:
Are we charitable with each other? How careful are we of the reputation of others?
Do we avoid hurtful criticism and gossip?
Do we practice the art of listening to one another, even beyond words?
How well are we able to love each other unconditionally?
Are we sensitive to each other's personal needs and difficulties and do we assist in useful ways?
Announcements:
Friends Book Group will not meet in August. The Book Group will meet again on Friday September 11th.
Living Lightly: Touching Nature, Feeding Spirit, Deepening our connections to the natural world with fun and exploration at Michigan Friends Center. Register by August 7th,: $35 or Family: $85 or as able. After August 7th $50 per person or $100 per family. Pre-registration by August 15th preferred. Call Friends Center at 734-475-1892.
Food Preservation Workshop with Kristen Uthus on August 29th 2-5pm $20 or as able, preregistration by August 22 required. Limit of 12, Call 734-475- 1892.
LEYM SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAM: Fall Retreat, September 25th- 27th in Adrian, MI, cost for Fall event: $120, individual, $200, couple. Due by September 1st 2009. Spring event, May 1st, 2010. Place to be announced. Fee: $20, individual, $30 couple Additional Information and Registration Forms will be available beginning August 7th on the Information Table.
Hiroshima Day Observance: Friends are invited to join with the IGE at the Island Pavilion for a picnic and for making Japanese Lanterns to float in the Pond after the program, IGE TALKS: THE NUCLEAR AGE...past, present, future.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE OBSERVANCE : Will happen beginning Saturday, September 19th, 12:30 – 2:30 in Wilcox Park on Robinson Road. On Sunday, September 20th, there be an Interfaith Peace Prayer Service in the Dominican Chapel on the Marywood Campus. Last year the different Faiths' responded to the question: “What is your Faith's Vision of Peace?” This year's question is “How is your Faith getting to their Vision of Peace?”
Are we charitable with each other? How careful are we of the reputation of others?
Do we avoid hurtful criticism and gossip?
Do we practice the art of listening to one another, even beyond words?
How well are we able to love each other unconditionally?
Are we sensitive to each other's personal needs and difficulties and do we assist in useful ways?
Announcements:
Friends Book Group will not meet in August. The Book Group will meet again on Friday September 11th.
Living Lightly: Touching Nature, Feeding Spirit, Deepening our connections to the natural world with fun and exploration at Michigan Friends Center. Register by August 7th,: $35 or Family: $85 or as able. After August 7th $50 per person or $100 per family. Pre-registration by August 15th preferred. Call Friends Center at 734-475-1892.
Food Preservation Workshop with Kristen Uthus on August 29th 2-5pm $20 or as able, preregistration by August 22 required. Limit of 12, Call 734-475- 1892.
LEYM SPIRITUAL FORMATION PROGRAM: Fall Retreat, September 25th- 27th in Adrian, MI, cost for Fall event: $120, individual, $200, couple. Due by September 1st 2009. Spring event, May 1st, 2010. Place to be announced. Fee: $20, individual, $30 couple Additional Information and Registration Forms will be available beginning August 7th on the Information Table.
Hiroshima Day Observance: Friends are invited to join with the IGE at the Island Pavilion for a picnic and for making Japanese Lanterns to float in the Pond after the program, IGE TALKS: THE NUCLEAR AGE...past, present, future.
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE OBSERVANCE : Will happen beginning Saturday, September 19th, 12:30 – 2:30 in Wilcox Park on Robinson Road. On Sunday, September 20th, there be an Interfaith Peace Prayer Service in the Dominican Chapel on the Marywood Campus. Last year the different Faiths' responded to the question: “What is your Faith's Vision of Peace?” This year's question is “How is your Faith getting to their Vision of Peace?”
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Announcements for July 12th
Announcements for July 12th
Greeters: Mark Post will ask for volunteers to help with childcare during the summer months so that the responsibility doesn't rest with greeters.
Sewing Circle , Thursday, July 16th: Join with other friends at Jenn and Scot's, 491 126th Ave, Shelbyville, (269) 792-9183 at 7:00 for sewing and knitting or just conversation. Car-pooling is possible.
Welcoming in to Membership: This Sunday we will welcome Amy Ranger as a recorded member of Grand Rapids Friends Meeting a Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Greeters: Mark Post will ask for volunteers to help with childcare during the summer months so that the responsibility doesn't rest with greeters.
Sewing Circle , Thursday, July 16th: Join with other friends at Jenn and Scot's, 491 126th Ave, Shelbyville, (269) 792-9183 at 7:00 for sewing and knitting or just conversation. Car-pooling is possible.
Welcoming in to Membership: This Sunday we will welcome Amy Ranger as a recorded member of Grand Rapids Friends Meeting a Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Greeter info
The greeter may make the decision on whether to meet outdoors or indoors. When setting up for outdoors, please use the metal-bottomed chairs from the dining room & place them on the paved areas only. Others will fill in the circle with lawn chairs & blankets. Please bring out the guest sign-in notebook & info for first-time attenders. Thanks!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
July query & 7/5/09 announcements
QUERY FOR JULY
When problems and conflicts arise, do we make timely endeavors to resolve them in a spirit of love and humility?
How do we use our diversity for the spiritual growth of our Meeting?
Are we prepared to let go of our individual desires and let the Holy Spirit lead us to unity?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 7: Advancement Committee meets 7:00 at Norlin's.
July 10: Friends Book Group Meeting will be Friday, July 10th, at 7:00 at Marston's. We will discuss the last half of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg.
July 12: Annual Meeting for Business
When problems and conflicts arise, do we make timely endeavors to resolve them in a spirit of love and humility?
How do we use our diversity for the spiritual growth of our Meeting?
Are we prepared to let go of our individual desires and let the Holy Spirit lead us to unity?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 7: Advancement Committee meets 7:00 at Norlin's.
July 10: Friends Book Group Meeting will be Friday, July 10th, at 7:00 at Marston's. We will discuss the last half of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg.
July 12: Annual Meeting for Business
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