Global Warming Workshop with Senator Barrett, November 5
Senator Michael Barrett
An Opportunity to Address Global Warming with State Senator Michael Barrett
Thursday, November 5, 6:30–9:00 pm, at Friends Meeting at Cambridge
Refreshments will be served
Register by emailing gnoyes@oakdev.com
Advocate for lower carbon emissions in Massachusetts with a revenue-neutral carbon fee and rebate returns to citizens.
Participate in the Thursday, November 5, workshop with State Senator Michael Barrett.
Build individual and interfaith support for Senator Barrett’s Massachusetts legislation to effectively curb CO2 emissions:
Influence the legislative process at critical points along the path to adoption. Modeled after successful legislation in British Columbia, this bill supports an efficient and reduced use of CO2 emitting resources in day-today life, and the rewards Massachusetts citizens with rebates.
There will also be pro-action planning, seeking publicly visible ways to raise awareness about this bill.
Presented by Cambridge Quaker Earthcare Witness (CQEW)
Midnight Voices, October 15
“The young dead soldiers do not speak,
Nevertheless they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them?
They have a silence that speaks for them at night when the clock counts.”Archibald MacLeish
Midnight Voices
Calling all poets, slammers, wordsmiths, lyricists, playwrights, rappers, misfits, musicians and anyone who has the gift of gab! We are hosting Midnight Voices, a monthly collaborative coffeehouse, spoken word, and poetry series at Cambridge Friends Meeting House , 7:00 pm, October 15. This event is open to everyone. This month’s featured reader is Al Johnson
Al Johnson is a Vietnam Era veteran who served from 1969 to 1971. He subsequently participated in the G.I. anti-war coffeehouse movement, VVAW, and is presently a board member of the Smedley Butler Brigade of VFP. He has had two professional careers which have somewhat overlapped as a teacher and lawyer. He has written for various blogs and small publications on the subjects of war, the plight of veterans, progressive politics, music and other cultural matters.
After the featured reader, there will be 5 minute open mic slots available to anyone. We encourage first timers and seasoned performers to come out. We are actively seeking co-sponsors and talent to be featured readers in upcoming months. If you have any ideas about this or want any other information please contact Eric Wasileski ericwasileski@gmail.com
Warrior Writers Boston and the Smedley D Butler Brigade Chapter 9 VFP, Veteran-Friends in conjunction with the FMC Peace and Social Concerns committee are hosting. These events are open to everyone. Next month’s reader is Marc Levy on November 19.
New Lights, Fall 2015
New Lights: An Introduction to Quakerism. Join us to explore topics on Quaker Faith and Practice: worship, prayer, spiritual practices, community aspects, Quaker history, and more! There will be something for everyone, newcomers or long-timers.
For more information, contact Sharon Frame, Resident Friend, resident@fmcquaker.org
Sunday, October 25
- 6:45 pm Gather for snacks
- 7:00 pm Opening Worship and Introduction
- 7:15 pm Intro to Quaker Business Practice – (Tom Sander or Jan Nisenbaum)
- 7:30 pm Serving on FMC Committee, Becoming a Member
- 7:45 pm Group Response
- 8:00 pm Break
- 8:10 pm Listening and Being Led to Social Witness and Action (Cornelia Parkes, Larisa Heiphetz, Lynn Lazar)
- 8:45 pm Group Response
- 9:05 pm Closing Remarks and Closing Worship
Healing Earth, Healing Self, November 7,
The Work that Reconnects
Saturday, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm; arrive at 8:30 am for breakfast treats
Fresh Pond Monthly Meeting invites Friends to a one-day workshop at Cambridge Friends Meeting on “The Work That Reconnects.” The program, based on the work of Joanna Macy, a Buddhist philosopher, educator and activist will introduce participants to this approach in a Quaker context.
- Do you experience denial, despair and grief in the face of the social and ecological challenges of our time?
- Would you like to build motivation, creativity, courage and solidarity for the transition to a sustainable human culture?
This workshop is designed to help people address difficult emotions that arise as we grapple with global struggles. It can also help participants identify leadings for creating a more just, peaceful and sustainable world, and nurture those who are already active. Come speak the truth of your experience on an endangered planet, and share gratitude and fellowship as we move towards a more engaged and committed life.
To register for the workshop, use this link
For more information, contact Kathleen McLeod, mmay2626@yahoo.com, or Will Taber, wt33@verizon.net.
Saturday, June 6, Mount Monadnock Climb with Friends Camp
SIGN UP BY SUNDAY, MAY 31.
Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC) folks will be joining the Friends Camp Mount Monadnock Climb again this year!
Attached please find an invitation with more details from Friends Camp Director Nat Shed, as well as a registration form to go as part of our FMC group.Please register by this Sunday, May 31, so we can do our best to help arrange carpools. Here are a few details about the day:
- 8:00 am Meet at FMC
- 10:00 am Hike
- 6:00 pm (approx.) Return
- $10 Per person to cover the State Park parking fee and gas (financial aid available upon request)
- Bring a lunch to eat on the mountain
Hope you can make it!
Sunday, August 30, 12:00 noon, QVS Welcoming Potluck
Meet and welcome the eight Quaker Voluntary Service Boston Fellows as they arrive for their first Meeting For Worship at FMC. Come find out more about these young adults and their upcoming journeys as they embark on their eleven months of service while practicing Quaker process in living together as a community in a house in Dorchester. Their work placement sites this year are:
- VISIONS, Inc.;
- United for a Fair Economy;
- Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program;
- American Friends Service Committee together with the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute;
- Metrowest Worker Center-Casa;
- Codman Academy Charter Public School;
- Public Conversations Project; and
- CDA Collaborative Learning Projects.
To learn more about this program, go to Quaker Voluntary Service. We hope you’ll be able to join us for the potluck as a way of extending a warm and embracing welcome to these young adults as they arrive to spend their year with FMC as their host community. For more ways to be involved contact: Barbara LeSage barbaralesage@hotmail.com or Hilary Burgin hilary@quakervoluntaryservice.org.