“Starting from Idlib, Syria: A Trail of Tears and Bombs” by George Capaccio
Essay by George Capaccio ... In my faith community (Quaker), members are seeking guidance for how to talk about the war with their children. This is a laudable and necessary
Reports from Cuba Annual Meeting of Friends
94th Annual Meeting of the Quakers/Friends in Cuba. 94 Asamblea de la Junta Anual de los Amigos Cuáqueros en Cuba. Christel Jorgenson, Mary Hopkins, and Rebecca Leuchak (pictured) attending the
Lantern Walk video by Skip Schiel
A group from the Friends Meeting at Cambridge walks in the dark 4 days before the winter solstice. Light prevails—inner, from our lanterns, and from above. Thanks to Amy Greene
High-Filtration Masks
As a community we care about each other and want to protect each other. This is why we wear masks at Meeting events. Data has shown that cloth masks are
The ‘3.5% rule’: How a small minority can change the world
"There are, of course, many ethical reasons to use nonviolent strategies. But compelling research by Erica Chenoweth, a political scientist at Harvard University, confirms that civil disobedience is not only
Confronting Racism at Friends Meeting at Cambridge
Confronting Racism at Friends Meeting at Cambridge Sarah Spear predicted that the initial energy to confront the racism in our FMC community, prompted by her post, would subside over a
Resources on Microaggressions & Practices for Change
THREE STARTING RESOURCES on microaggressions are: NPR Interview with Derald Sue -- 8-minute listen or 4-minute read with clear definitions and examples from early thinker/practitioner on these dynamics. Eliminating Microaggressions:
Thanksgiving Reflections 2021
Thanksgiving Reflections 2021 How did you spend Thanksgiving Day? Friends Meeting at Cambridge offered diverse opportunities. You are invited to the 52nd annual national day of mourning hosted by the
Bring Dry Footwear to FMC
Spare the Floors and Bring Dry Footwear to FMC on Wet and Snowy Mornings This is a gentle reminder to bring slippers or a spare pair of shoes to Meeting
How can YOU help the next generation of Quakers?
Amy Greene, First Day School/Youth Programs Coordinator writes: Hello Friends, To borrow a well-used phrase: “It takes a whole Meeting to raise a Quaker child.” As we start to settle
Testimony by Patti Muldoon in support of Prison Construction Moratorium
Patti Muldoon had the opportunity to testify online at the big Judiciary Committee hearing and wants to share with you her written testimony in hopes
Amy Greene Reflects on her Conquistador Family History
Amy Greene, First Day School and Youth Programs Coordinator, reflects on her conquistador family history and shares ideas about ways we can be agents of change and healing as part
Building Trusting Community Relationships
Virginia Swain writes: “I was found clear by FMC to go to the United Nations in the 1990s to pursue my leading to develop and implement Reconciliation Leadership. In 2021,
Do you come to Meeting on time prepared to Worship?
Hello Friends, Balancing the desire to be welcoming to all who want to worship at Friends Meeting at Cambridge with the importance of nourishing the depth of worship is a