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.…