Program Details

First Day School Program

First, Second, Third and Fifth Sundays, concurrent with Meeting for Worship

Religious education program for children will be on the First, Second, Third and Fifth Sundays of the month (Sept.-June), concurrent with Meeting for Worship.  Programs on the First, Second and Third Sundays will be part of the Godly Play or Faith & Play series, which involves telling Biblical or Quaker stories, asking “wondering questions” and doing creative activities related to the story using art and props.  Fifth Sunday programs will be reflections, explorations and activities around the seasons of Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Childcare will be available for children too young to participate in the program.

2/19: Jesus Stories Part II

3/4: Jesus Stories Part III

3/11: Jesus Stories Part IV

3/18: Jesus Stories Part V

4/1: Parable of Good Samaritan

4/8: Parable of Leaven

4/15: Parable of the Mustard Seed

4/29: Spring

5/6: Parable of the Great Pearl

5/13: Parable of the Good Shepherd

5/20: Parable of the Sower

6/3: Parable of Parables

6/10: Parable of the Deep Well

1st First Day Program

First Sunday of the month after potluck dinner

3/4: TBA

4/1: TBA

Adult Religious Education Program

Sundays, 9:15-10:15  a.m.

Programs on the second and fourth Sundays will focus on Quaker heritage. Programs on first and third Sundays will focus on wider spiritual heritage. On Fifth Sundays, we will be playing a Quaker board game, suitable for ages 5 to adult, that provides opportunities to learn Quaker history and discuss spiritual issues.  Plenty of close parking and coffee will be available.

First and Third Sundays: Historical Understanding of Jesus Christ will explore the historical and theological understandings of Jesus Christ. Sessions are independent of each other. Readings will be available for people who want to more deeply explore the topics.

Second and Fourth Sundays: Exploring Quakerism will focus on a series of discussions about our experiences and understandings of Quaker faith and practice. Sessions are independent of each other.

Fifth Sundays: A time to gather to play The Quaker 1652 Country Game, which is appropriate for ages 5 to adult. Moving around the game board provides opportunities to learn Quaker history and to discuss things related to Quaker faith (there are different discussion cards for children and for adults).

Spiritual Seekers Information and Discussion Program

Fifth Sundays, 12:30 to 3:30 pm.: 4/29, 7/29

People come to Friends meetings for various reasons, many visit as part of a personal spiritual journey of seeking out a religious tradition that speaks to their condition.  The Spiritual Seekers Information and Discussion Program is a way to find out more about Quaker faith and practice as well as an opportunity to explore how Quaker faith and practice relates to your own personal spiritual journey.  Childcare is available as requested.

Quakerism 101

The Religious Education Committee offers Quakerism 101 in four consecutive weekly sessions.  Quakerism 101 is a structured course that includes content on Friends’ faith and practice, discussion, and worship. The program is especially oriented toward those new to Friends, persons exploring potential spiritual communities, and those who may simply be curious.  Experienced Friends are also welcome to participate. Reading materials will be provided. Each session begins with a simple meal at 6:00 p.m.; the session begins promptly at 6:30 and runs until about 8:00. Previous sessions of Quakerism 101 have been well attended and received.