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Scattering Seeds in Uneven Soil

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Posted by Blake Burr on 08/28/2023 - 7:29pm

Tennessee Statement of Dignity and Against Discrimination

The fundamental dignity of every person is the cornerstone of good public policy. Wisdom leads us to respect the diversity of our neighbors and to a shared prosperity for all. Words and laws that divide us have no place as Tennessee looks to the future. We need the strengths of everyone.

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Posted by Blake Burr on 03/01/2023 - 10:56am
Update: Several Friends helped with the TEP tabling and reported they enjoyed Pride this year. The central library has invited us to participate again in its Pride activities this September. Contact memphisfriendsmeeting@gmail.com for more information about how to volunteer for the library event.
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Posted by Blake Burr on 06/15/2022 - 5:43am

The 3/13 passage shared in Meeting for Business and worship was drawn from the New England Yearly Meeting's Faith & Practice:

Friends believe the divine Light is accessible to all people, regardless of race, sex, age, or material wealth. Everyone has the potential to respond to God within. All persons ought to have the opportunity to develop their talents and skills under the leadings of the Spirit. Equality is not sameness. It is equality of respect. Every person is a child of God.

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Posted by Blake Burr on 03/14/2022 - 12:16pm

Nine Friends and family contributed video clips for this year's video for the Benjamin L. Hooks Library's Pride event on September 4. Happy Pride!

Memphis Friends Meeting is also contributing a gift certificate to the in-person portion of the event. The gift certificate to Hidden Springs Nursery is in memory of Hector Black.

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Posted by Blake Burr on 08/21/2021 - 4:59pm

The July 25 Meeting for Learning, led by Laura, gave Friends space to respond to two videos:

Laura introduced the videos by sharing a portion of MFM's minute on gender and sexual equality:

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Posted by Blake Burr on 07/29/2021 - 9:57am

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