For early friends life and learning was rooted in the Bible. They sought to discern the spirit in which it was written rather than read it literally. They took Jesus' teaching of Eternal Life seriously. However, they saw it as...
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We Hold in the Light: The family of Jonathan S. Smith, who died July 5, 2007. Betty, Scott and Bethany Barrow, on the passing of Ray Barrow, July 24, 2007. Betsy Acheson, at home waiting for surgery....
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A letter from Chris McCandless, Clerk of New England Yearly Meeting, regarding FUM personnel policy was read and discussed. Deana Chase is to speak on this subject at the Quarterly Meeting this Saturday. A public address system is being rented...
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A letter to all Clerks of Monthly and Quarterly Meetings from New England Yearly Meeting has indicated that their foundational relationship with Friends United Meeting (FUM) will again be a significant item on the agenda of the Annual Sessions. The...
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Our sixth and final Summer Conversation will be held on Thursday, August 23, at 6:30 PM at the Apponegansett Quaker Meetinghouse at 850 Russells Mills Road in South Dartmouth. The topic will be: Climate Change in Costal New England John...
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Ila Mary (Gifford) Gonet was born October 17, 1913 and died March 4, 2007, at the age of 93. Ila was a birthright member of Allen's Neck Monthly Meeting, and she was actively involved in the Meeting's activities throughout her...
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Allen's Neck Annual Clam Bake will be held Thursday, August 16, at the Clam Bake Grounds across from the Parsonage on Horseneck road. The Food Table would like donations of jelly, (canning jars are in the front entry way), baked...
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Walking in the Light does not mean doing things the way we always have. The Christian Church has sailed into the future like a majestic Galleon - backwards. There is a tension involved with walking in the Light between our...
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We Hold in the Light Betsy Acheson, Recovering from surgery. Pat Smith, Recovering from Injuries....
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Ministry and Counsel reported that Pat Smith is recovering from a fractured elbow. Betsy Acheson's operation has been a success. She is having therapy at Coolidge House, 30 Webster St., Brookline, MA ( 617-975-0714) and may return home as early...
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According to the Quaker method, decisions are reached not by voting nor gathering the majority opinion, but by gathering the"sense of the meeting." It was the experience of the early Friends that faithful following of the Light of Christ Within...
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