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This fifth annual gathering of Christ-centered Friends from the Northeast at Powell House will explore the radical discipleship among those early "friends" and how we might better live as disciples of Jesus.

See the attached flyer for details about registration and fees.

This fifth annual gathering of Christ-centered Friends from the Northeast at Powell House will explore the radical discipleship among those early "friends" and how we might better live as disciples of Jesus.

See the attached flyer for details about registration and fees.

Carlen Emmanuel, a forester with the Potomac Appalachian Conservancy, will lead this walk along the trails of Friends Wilderness Center. Contact Sheila Bach (304-728-4820 or snbach@earthlink.net) for reservations. Try our new directions to Niles Cabin using MapQuest. All FWC programs are offered free of charge, but we suggest a donation of $10.00 or more.

Friends have long discouraged the use of alcohol and drugs in the interest of advancing sobriety. Unfortunately, in the support of Friends’ opposition to intoxication and the misuse of drugs and alcohol, Friends have supported, either directly or through silence, the anti-narcotics laws and policies of the U.S. government and the United Nations. These laws and policies are enforced in racially unjust ways. Eric will explain how the drug law creates and sustains violence. Quakers must develop a more sophisticated understanding of how to teach and encourage sobriety and abandon any further support of prohibition of drug use and distribution. Eric Sterling is a member of Bethesda Friends Meeting, a graduate of Haverford College, and is highly experienced in this field. Potlucks at 6:30 pm. (williampennhouse.org/Sept.2013.Potluck)

This weekend retreat for women over fifty will be led by seasoned facilitators (and BYM members!) Bette Rainbow Hoover and Nancy Preuss. Women can expect to be renewed and find the wise and holy woman within. For information or to register, contact Bette Hoover. (410-531-5610 or bette@justpeacecircles.org) Registrations must be received by July 26.

What does it look like to lead a sustainable lifestyle, avoiding burnout while caring for younger Friends? Leaders of Youth and Young Adults will gather at Quaker Hill in Richmond, IN to discuss how to bridge gaps in youth programs between individuals, between meeting and community, and between generations. What does it mean to experience the Sabbath rest that Jesus offers us (Matthew 11:28-30)? This retreat will feature times of worship and fellowship, speakers and workshops with David Phillips, Micah Bales, Tim Vestal, Gabi Savory Bailey and Damon Seacott. We hope this will be a time where we can go deeper together, exploring what it means to have a holistic ministry, engaging our congregations, youth and the resources available in our wider community. For more information, contact Friends United Meeting (terrij@fum.org) or see their website. (www.fum.org)