Tag: events
Are Fifth Monarchists, Diggers, Ranters and Muggletonians punk rock or pop?
King Charles harbored a strong dislike of Puritanism. He organized their opponents. He sought absolution. He had had a sinful sexual history for which he may perhaps have been looking to be forgiven. In pursuit of his plethora of personal wants, he mixed international intrigue with his own interests. Thus, strangely, was born a Quaker colony. The king needed us!
Thee 2024 New Year’s Vision? How dost “Give Thanks?”
Thou experiences on A Quaker Christmas? Photo by Jorge Barrios – Own work, Public Domain inspiration by Molly Wingate What can we offer in addition to “Simple buildings, plain pews, unadorned windows, and silence” Friends, as we search for Light outside and within, as we turn to the cold months and expectantly encounter the diverse […]
FCNL Brave & Constant: Building the World We Seek
Join Quakers and friends this November for worship, learning, fellowship, and action. Our gathering will be based in Washington, D.C., and span the country. We hope you can be part of coming together with joy amidst the challenges we face, individually and collectively. This fall, attendees at the Quaker Public Policy Institute (Nov. 16-20) will lobby Congress […]
“Colonial Day” on Woodbury Meeting’s grounds
“It was great to see so many folks coming out for Colonial Day on Saturday, May 14. Mainstreet Woodbury had a magician, live music, arts & crafts, and a vendor with delicious honey products set up on the grounds. We enjoyed giving tours and met some really nice people! Needless to say, it gave us all […]
Spring Celebration at Mullica Hill School
On Friday, May 13, Friends School Mullica Hill held a Spring Celebration! Pre-K through 8th grade gave a concert of many musical performances. There were presentations for the Global Engagement focus on Oceans. Hanshi Deshbandhu was honored with flowers and cards for her 90th birthday! There was a Silent Auction going on throughout the event, and […]
Penn Paddle: Isaac Watson House
Saturday, September 26, 2020 – 8:45 AM EDT – 2:30 PM EDT Hosted by Burlington Quaker Meeting House and Center for Conference Paddle 4 miles up Crosswicks Creek with the incoming tide from Bordentown to the John A. Roebling Memorial Park to visit the Isaac Watson House. Built on a bluff overlooking Watson’s Creek, it was […]
Join us for TriQuarter 2020: New Beginnings
Please join with other Friends from Burlington, Haddonfield, and Salem Quarters – for TriQuarter 2020. Due to COVID 19, this year’s activities will be held online. Saturday, September 26, 10 AM “Early Quaker History and the American Colonies: From Origins to Legacy” with Gary Smith This presentation will begin with the early Friends’ movement, their […]
