Announcements last updated May 24th, 2018:
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New Announcements:
- Award of Appreciation:
On Wednesday, May 16, Talbot Association of Clergy and Laity (TACL) presented the Outreach Committee with an Award of Appreciation for "Generously presenting the community with the outstanding film series 'Discussion on Race'." The Outreach Committee would like to extend their thanks to those at Third Haven who helped make this film and discussion series a success through their contributions of time, participation, and sustenance. The Committee is considering ways to keep the momentum of the series going and will announce their follow-up soon. - From Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM):
- Spiritual Formation Weekend Retreat, October 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
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WHERE: Kenbrook Retreat Center, 190 Pine Meadow Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
Uplifting Each Other for a Deeper Communion with Spirit PYM's Spiritual Formation Collaborative is calling all who are interested in a deeper communion with Spirit, spiritual formation, and/or spiritual nurture to join us at Kenbrook Retreat Center for a weekend retreat designed to refresh, renew, deepen, nurture, and learn. http://www.pym.org/event/spiritual-formation-weekend-retreat to register and for more information.
- Spiritual Formation Weekend Retreat, October 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
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- June 24 (Sunday), Spiritual Journeys
On June 24, Paige Tilghman will discuss her own personal spiritual journey at 11:30 AM in the Common Room. The presentation will last about 20 minutes including some time for questions.
Mary Coady will discuss her spiritual journey on July 1.
This program is offered by Worship & Ministry, monthly. If you would like to share your own journey please email Mark Beck. - The May newsletter is now available.
News of Friends, or friends of Friends:
- Ken Carroll has gifted Third Haven Meeting with a copy of his recently-completed memoir, Me, Myself and I: Memories from the Life of Kenneth Lane Carroll. The book is a collection of 25 stories, beginning with his childhood in Talbot County, to academic life at both Duke and Southern Methodist Universities, and of course his travels. The stories are candid and informal, a personal look at his experiences, told in his own voice. You are invited to check out the book from Third Haven's library.
- Please hold the entire Mufson family in Divine Light as, at this time, this is what is needed most, as they grieve the loss of Charlie Mufson.
Events at Third Haven:
Be sure to check out the Calendar for more events not listed here!
- Sunday, June 24th, 11:30am: Spiritual Journeys
On June 24, Paige Tilghman will discuss her own personal spiritual journey at 11:30 AM in the Common Room. The presentation will last about 20 minutes including some time for questions.
This program is offered by Worship & Ministry, monthly. If you would like to share your own journey please email Mark Beck. - Sunday, July 1st, 11:30am: Spiritual Journeys
On July 1, Mary Coady will discuss her own personal spiritual journey at 11:30 AM in the Common Room. The presentation will last about 20 minutes including some time for questions.
This program is offered by Worship & Ministry, monthly. If you would like to share your own journey please email Mark Beck.
Announcements from Third Haven's Committees:
- From Our Treasurer:
- Approved Budget FY 2017-2018
- Here is a recap of the Treasurer's financials for the 3rd Quarter of our 2017/2018 fiscal year, July 2017 – March 2018:
Member Contributions = $32,398 = 60% of annual budget
Total Income = $48,369 = 78% of annual budget
Total Ordinary Expenses = $47,016 = 76% of annual budget
Net Ordinary Income = $1,353
Common Room Expenses = $4,340 (in excess of special donations & Trustee contribution)
Net Income = -$2,987 - The following are now available: Balance Sheet as of 3/31/18, Income & Expenses Budget vs. Actual Year-to-Date as of 3/31/18, Income & Expenses Budget, Prior Year Comparison as of 3/31/18.
Announcements about Local Non-profits or Faith Organizations:
- DREAMERS: Friends concerned about the well being of the DREAMERS in our local community and throughout the US may join with the PEACE Vigil on Thursday evenings in front of the courthouse grounds on Washington St in Easton from 5-5:30 pm. We have placards for the DREAMERS or you may bring your own. Contact Jeanne Halpin.
- If you would like to make a public statement of your commitment to our Peace Testimony, the opportunity to do so exists each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. Peace Vigils are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. The Tuesday vigil is held in Centerville in front of the Queen Anne's County Court House and the Thursday vigil is held in Easton in front of the Talbot County Court House. You are welcome to come at any time during the vigil and stay as long as you wish.
Announcements from Quaker Organizations:
- From American Friends Service Committee (AFSC):
- American Friends Service Committee has announced that Joyce Ajlouny will become its next general secretary starting in September 2017. Friends Journal senior editor Martin Kelley caught up with Ajlouny to talk about her work as director of the Ramallah Friends School and her hopes for AFSC. To read this interview, please click here.
- From Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM):
- Spiritual Formation Weekend Retreat, October 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
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WHERE: Kenbrook Retreat Center, 190 Pine Meadow Rd, Lebanon, PA 17046
Uplifting Each Other for a Deeper Communion with Spirit PYM's Spiritual Formation Collaborative is calling all who are interested in a deeper communion with Spirit, spiritual formation, and/or spiritual nurture to join us at Kenbrook Retreat Center for a weekend retreat designed to refresh, renew, deepen, nurture, and learn. http://www.pym.org/event/spiritual-formation-weekend-retreat to register and for more information.
- Spiritual Formation Weekend Retreat, October 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm
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- From Friends Committee on National Legislation:
- Norval Thompson passed this message along from FCNL: "I'm forwarding the article about the Quaker Welcome Center that appeared in yesterday's (12/1) Washington Post. We are very happy to get this coverage and we're imagining the many possibilities of what our presence as a Quaker organization can open for civil dialogue here on the Hill. Thanks to each of you for your help and inspiration!"
Regular Announcements:
- Please remember to greet visitors to meeting—answer what questions they have about Friends, our buildings, our programs and activities. We are all emissaries of Third Haven.
- Contributions to the meeting can be made by way of the contributions box in the Brick Meetinghouse entranceway. Checks can also be sent to THMM, P.O. Box 2379, Easton, MD 21601; or by clicking on the button below:
- Are your names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail listings all correct in the Third Haven Directory? Please review your information at Directory. The online directory remains protected: please e-mail taniahharrison@gmail.com or hawkjm@goeaston.net if you need the password. If you have corrections for the Directory, please send them to 3rdhaven@gmail.com.
- Faith and Practice can be read and portions extracted from the PYM website at this link.
- If you have material for the newsletter, additional announcements, or added information about any of these posted events, please send it to 3rdhaven@gmail.com.