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 Asylum, Then and Now” at the Orlando Meetinghouse. This event is open to all SEYM Friends. Light refreshments will be…

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 proceed to set individual and group goals for the focus of the remainder of the workshop. (Prerequisite: Completion of Basic…

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 and groups of conscience to stand up for those in our community in need? The workshop will look at: U.S.…

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 AVP workshop, which focuses on the underlying causes of violence, both in ourselves and in the world we live in.…

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), are on the steering committee of the Florida chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign. Tuesday, May 29th • Actions May…

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 attenders will have youth activities during the morning sessions. Where: Clearwater Friends Meeting 1134 Douglas Avenue, Dunedin, Florida 34698 (727)…

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 world. Visit www.avpusa.org for an overview. When: June 24, 2017, 9am - 5pm Location: Gainesville Friends Meetinghouse, 702 NW 38th…

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 speaker will be Marrillee Malwitz-Jipson, an employee of the Sierra Club. Beverly Ward, SEYM’s Field Secretary for Earthcare, will also…