Young adults (18 to about 35) from across the SEYM region (Florida, coastal Georgia and South Carolina) are invited to a weekend retreat June 7-9, 2019, at Sarasota Friends Meetinghouse. Our focus will be on building a community of mutual…
Interested in understanding more about the history of sanctuary and asylum? Curious about the role Friends have played in these movements over time? Orlando Meeting will host an educational talk and Q & A with Dr. Linda Rabben, “Sanctuary and…
The Advanced AVP workshop focuses on the underlying causes of violence, both in ourselves and in the world we live in. It is designed to give participants opportunities to rebuild community, review in depth the concept of Transforming Power and…
Miami Friends Meeting will hold a community workshop to examine immigration issues and what support we can give to immigrant/refugee communities in our midst. What is the threat to these communities? And what can we do as individuals, religious organizations…
There will be an Advanced Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Workshop June 15-17 at the Gainesville Meetinghouse. This workshop is for those who have already taken the AVP Basic Workshop. "The Power of Truth" is the theme for this Advanced…
The War Economy: Militarism and the Proliferation of Gun Violence is the theme of Week 3 (May 27-June 2) of the Poor People's Campaign: 40 Days of Action. Two SEYM Friends, Pete Ackerman (Palm Beach Meeting) and Jeanette Smith (Miami),…
All Friends are invited to a Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, May 19th, hosted by Clearwater Friends. ‘Pray & Play’ is the theme of this day of deepening the bonds of our F/friendship through Worship, Worship Sharing & Intergenerational Activities. Young…
This Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) mini workshop will familiarize participants with the AVP process of creative community building, conflict management, and communication skills that are invaluable to those wishing to create positive change in self, the community and the…
All SEYM Friends are invited to attend Gainesville Meeting’s Forum on the Sabal Trail Pipeline, Sunday, February 5th, to learn about this imminent threat to the Florida water supply as it works its way south towards your region. The featured…
Friends concerned with earthcare, climate change, and Florida environmental issues are encouraged to attend the Florida Interfaith Climate Action Network (FL-ICAN) Assembly, to be held April 28th - 29th at the First United Methodist Church, 142 East Jackson Street, Orlando,…