For those needing some silent meditation with other Friends right now. Noon Monday Meditational Worship in the Parlor is joining together for a silent meditation on Zoom:
Here is the link to join them today at 12noon:
us02web.zoom.us/j/8697632431....
(Meeting ID: 869 7632 4315; Passcode: 3030)

Women and men…

people who have experienced deep suffering
and are still gentle with others
do not get enough credit
to not let the hard things
that happened to you win is heroic work,
to drop the bitterness
and still live with an open heart
despite it all
is a massive gift to the world

— yung pueblo

Beautiful timelapse of Earth rising over the Moon captured by the Japanese lunar orbiter spacecraft Kaguya.

Credit: JAXA/NHK

Evening Prayer: Loving God, we've given this day our best and had moments that went well and moments that didn't. We planted seeds of mercy and justice and did our best to cultivate compassion. We hung on to hope and refused to let go. May we now rest in Your love and peace. Amen.

If pressure is brought upon you to lower your standard of integrity, are you prepared to resist it? Our responsibilities to God and our neighbour may involve us in taking unpopular stands. Do not let the desire to be sociab... https://advicesandqueries.org/2025/02/10/if-pressure-is-brought-upon.html

Quaker statement on Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza ​Quakers are horrified by Donald Trump's proposal to take over and own Gaza and ethnically cleanse two million Palestinians.

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This morning after worship, our ladies group “Soul Sisters” packed our parlor for a wonderful gathering of food and fellowship! Thanks to all the ladies who made this a special time!

Stand still, wait for divine guidance, then act. — New England Yearly Meeting #8

It's February
and there is snow
white, soft, fluffy

Memories of days
Your footsteps
Your sleigh rides
Your little coat all wet

Your romp through the house
The pictures you drew
The words you wrote
Makes memories true

They can't set aside
To commemorate
Love

A day to celebrate
A heart is drawn

A prayer is said
And memories fill
The first time you were laid in bed

A tiny one
You grew so fast
Thank God for memories
That will always last

Happy Valentine's Day
Gramps and Gramma

(Written by Thelma Marie Christina Sherwood Merlau February 1982)

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News & Notes - Pendle Hill, a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Seven Pieces of Advice for the Current Moment February 2025 The second month of the year is a special time... Learn More

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Quaker Lobby Remains Committed to Paris Climate Agreement | Friends Committee On National Legislation FCNL is deeply disappointed by President Donald Trump’s decision to once again withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

“As people of faith living in the largest greenhouse gas emitter throughout history, we recognize our moral and political responsibility to care for God’s creation and protect future generations." @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social

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Thank you for following Friends of Ritchey Woods.

Join the fun at the Fishers-sponsored Heart Hike Saturday, February 8 from 10 am to noon.

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YouTube video by The Golden Circle Caroline Kennedy reads her letter to Senators denouncing her “predator” cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Quaker groups file suit over the end of policy restricting ICE arrests in houses of worship The suit appears to be the first from a faith-based organization challenging the change in court.

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