Friends General Conference

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News & Announcements

Celebrate Northfield's 2023 UN International Day of Peace, September 21, 5-7 pm in Central Park! Come for the music, art-making, yoga, dance and activities for all ages. A short program will begin at 5:45 with keynote remarks by Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, performances by the Northfield Dance Academy, the Justice Choir, and more. Food truck vouchers for the first 200 students. Over 25 groups will bring their vision for peace and invite you to become involved!

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In 1992 the Dalai Lama challenged psychologist and neuroscientist Richard Davidson to study kindness and compassion with as much rigor as he studied depression, anxiety and fear. This led to a realignment of Dr Davidson’s work at the University of Wisconsin, Madison and the establishment of the Center for Healthy Minds. Dr Davidison and colleagues have found and continue to study and offer training in skills we can all practice that contribute to mental healt

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Join us at Cannon Valley Friends Meetinghouse at noon on  Saturday, 18 February 2023 to view The Prep School Negro (2012) and learn more about Joan Countryman & African Americans in Quaker Schools

 

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The Black Quaker Project’s Film Festival continues this month. Join Friends at the Meetinghouse at noon to watch the films about significant Black Quakers and their contributions, or sign up to watch them on your own at home.

Saturday, March 4: Sarah Mapps Douglas      Saturday, March 18: Paul Robeson. (both start at noon)

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A Memorial Meeting will be hosted by Cannon Valley Friends Meeting at 2:00 PM on October 22.

St. Olaf College - Regents Hall of Natural Sciences, Room 356
1500 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057

The Meeting will be followed by a reception with Kris's favorite snacks and beverages.

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Northern Yearly Meeting Minute on Gun Safety

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