A community workshop on sanctuary and immigration, held Sep. 29th at Miami Friends Meeting, was “very successful,” writes Kathy Hersh of Miami Meeting. The day-long workshop, titled “Building Support and Relationships With Immigrant Communities…,” was held to examine immigration and…
The SEYM Committee for Ministry on Racism recommends these resources for Friends, Meetings, and Worship Groups to deepen our understanding of racism, discrimination, bias and inequality in their many forms, and to help us work for the equality, inclusiveness, and…
At Fall Interim Business Meeting on October 6th, we will have the opportunity to hear from two visitors from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. They have been invited to talk with the SEYM Peace and Social Concerns Committee and the…
SEYM is searching for a new Administrative Secretary, to begin in June of 2019. This is a part-time job, working from home. Benefits include salary and reimbursement for use of internet and office space. This is a service position with…
Mike Shell, Clerk of Jacksonville Meeting, gave a presentation on Quaker decision-making at the August 26th Sunday service of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Augustine. In his thoughtful style, Mike explored both the process and experience of the Meeting…
Mónica Maher, Coordinator, sends us this update on the work of Peacebuilding en las Américas (PLA), an Initiative of Friends Peace Teams that brings Alternative to Violence Project and trauma healing workshops and other peacemaking support to vulnerable communities in…
Miami Friends report some good news in an update to last week’s post, Miami Welcomes Salvadoran Refugee> Morena has been reunited with her son, Antonio, who is now with her in Miami after having spent almost three months in a…
The Florida Interfaith Climate Actions Network convened its fourth assembly 29 and 30 Sixth Month. The opening day’s theme, “Cultivating Health Climates for Resilient Communities" invited participants to Experience civic engagement Discover dynamic new partners Strengthen relationships and emerging networks…
Gleanings from 3 Monthly Meeting Retreats, Targeting Your Earthcare Action, Tidal Town Halls, Circus McGurkis, and news from the Wider Quaker World. July 21, 2018 Website • Our Meetings • Peace & Social Concerns • Earthcare • facebook St. Petersburg Friends. photo: Mark Grantham…
Miami Friends Welcome Salvadoran Refugee, Advocacy & Action on Family Separation & Detention, Upcoming Events, and news from the wider Quaker World. July 14, 2018 Website • Our Meetings • Peace & Social Concerns • Earthcare • facebook Miami Friends Meetinghouse. photo: Google…