Aug 25, 9:45 am: Renovation Update: A joint discussion with the Financial Feasibility and Building & Grounds Committees. They will provide updates on fundraising and the process for reviewing and evaluating revised plans from the architect this fall, as the Meeting moves towards making decisions to renovate the Meetinghouse.

SEPTEMBER

Sep 1, 9:45 am: Monthly Meeting for Business on the Basis of Worship begins - Direct concerns to the presiding clerk ([email protected]) by Wednesday prior to Meeting. Childcare will be provided for children aged 6 weeks -10 years downstairs with 3 days advance notice ([email protected], 608-220-4102).

Reminder: We are testing a way to adjust time of our morning worship (see below). The regularly scheduled later Meeting for Worship may begin earlier or later than the nominal 11:15 time.

Sept 8: Pancake Breakfast: A September tradition, the Pancake Breakfast offers an opportunity for intergenerational sharing and a chance to say “Welcome Back From Summer” while enjoying some pretty tasty pancakes. Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Pancake Free options are available. Adult Friends are strongly encouraged to be good role models by transitioning promptly and appropriately upstairs to late Meeting for Worship. 

Sep 15, 9:45 am: Helen Hebben, Bolivian Education Fund. (Ministry & Counsel Committee)

OCTOBER

Oct 6, 9:45 am: Monthly Meeting for Business on the Basis of Worship begins - Direct concerns to the presiding clerk ([email protected]) by Wednesday prior to Meeting. Childcare will be provided for children aged 6 weeks -10 years downstairs with 3 days advance notice ([email protected], 608-220-4102).

Reminder: We are testing a way to adjust time of our morning worship (see below). The regularly scheduled later Meeting for Worship may begin earlier or later than the nominal 11:15 time.

Friday and Saturday October 11 and 12 Annual Retreat, Ministry and Counsel has invited Emily Provance, quakeremily.wordpress.com/about-emily/ to lead the retreat, at the Meeting House Friday and Farley Center on Saturday. More information coming soon.

Oct 20, 9:45 am: The Continuing Threat of Nuclear War - Paula Rogge of Physicians for Social Responsibility.

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*Driving to Meeting: If you are able to walk to the Meetinghouse please park in the neighborhood: in the Monroe St Library lot or on West Lawn, Keyes or Rowley. First priority for Meetinghouse parking lot is for folks with mobility concerns!

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ONGOING SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS:

• 8:30 am - Meeting for Worship
• 9:45 am - weekly except First Sundays: Socializing and Quaker Topic forums* (Brunch only during the school year, but often there are snacks at the Meetinghouse)
• 9:45 am - First Sundays: Monthly Meeting for Business on the Basis of Worship begins - Direct concerns to the presiding clerk ([email protected]) by Wednesday prior to Meeting. Childcare will be provided for children aged 6 weeks -10 years downstairs. 
• 1st & 3rd Sundays: Sand Ridge Meeting for Worship Group, 3981 County Road JJ, 767-2885 
• 11:15 am - Meeting for Worship. First Day School classes, or when not in session there are activities and supervision for children downstairs during Meeting for Worship.
• 12:30 pm (1st Sunday) - Food Pantry Baskets picked up from beneath the coat rack

MONDAYS:

• 5:30 pm - Meeting for Worship
• 6:00 pm - Finance Commitee (3rd Mondays)

WEDNESDAYS:

• 4:45 pm - Luke House Community Meal, 310 S. Ingersoll St. (1st Wednesday)
• 5:30 pm - Meeting for Worship

*Friends are invited to lead or contribute ideas for the Gathering program. For Quaker Topics or other program scheduling, contact Eric Howland (233-7072, [email protected]).

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