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Cynthia Gilliam

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Embodied Evolution Class Series

Tuesdays in April, 7:00-10:00pm
MMM Member Karin Edwards is offering a class series that is deeply relevant to spiritual growth. Embodied Evolution: A playful yet grounded approach to personal growth. How do you track your inner world, as you relate to the outer world? Attune to all the layers of your being: physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual. Experience a deep sense of community and belonging, and leave with skills and inspiration to bring in your life. Tuesdays 7-8 pm until the end of April. No pre-reg required. Classes are just $10 each. Location: The Den, 116 SE Yamhill. Questions? Learn more at www.portlandrolfer.com.


 

CLARA Practice Update

CLARA. stands for Calm, Listen, Affirm, Respond and Add. It is a guide many Friends use to create respectful dialogue about difficult issues.  It sounds simple, but using it takes practice. We’ve held four small sessions at MFM practicing open, good-faith conversations on topics like houselessness, immigration, and trans experiences. These have deepened understanding and connection among participants. We’re now gathering interest for the next round—once we hear from those interested, we’ll coordinate a new meeting time. To join, please contact Cait Rich cait.richgarg@gmail.com.

Quaker Job Opportunity

West Hills Friends Meeting in Portland, Oregon seeks a full-time Released Minister ($68,000–$82,000 plus benefits) with prior ministry or pastoral experience and a deep grounding in Quaker practice. This role supports the spiritual life and ministries of the Meeting. We welcome BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants. Apply by May 1, 2026. westhillsfriends.org/released-minister

MMM Friendship Group

Thursday, April 16, 11:00-1:00pm, In person only, Room 12

Topic: “The Spirit of the Pizza” a light-hearted discussion of food as part of our spiritual lives. Presenter: Liz Jenkins; Facilitators: Isabella Fischer and Betsey Kenworthy. Light refreshments available and feel free to bring a taste of your favorite food. Gather and center around friendship and answering life’s questions together. We meet on the third Thursday of each month. Sponsored by the Adult Religious Education Committee.

Friendly Readers: Book Group

2nd Tuesday (April 14), 7-8:30pm (Zoom) 

3rd Tuesday (April 21), 12-2pm at the Meetinghouse
Friendly Readers is an open, drop-in book group.
Everyone is invited. You do not have to commit to regular attendance to come. We enjoy discussing books from a Quaker perspective and getting to know each other more deeply. You don’t even have to have read the book––please join us if the topic interests you. We discuss one book each month over two meetings which focus on different issues, so come to either or both.
Our April book is Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People, by Tracy Kidder.
 Contact Kepper Petzing (they) at friendlyreaders@multnomahfriends.org
Zoom link: bit.ly/3nYFCSH
Meeting ID: 299 858 805, Passcode: 333838

Women’s Circle of Friends Discussion Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:30-8pm
The Multnomah Meeting Women’s Circle of Friends discussion group builds meaningful relationships by sharing our life lessons, discoveries, and joys to support each other through challenges and transitions. We invite you to join us on Thursdays April 9 and 16 on Zoom. For more info and the link to our next meeting, contact Pegg Min.

Weekly Short Story Discussion Group

Friday Evenings on Zoom 6-7:30pm (5:30 schmoozing)
Each week members of the Multnomah Meeting Film Discussion Group select a film available online for free and gather Tuesday evening on Zoom to talk about it. Similarly, the members of the Short Story Discussion Group choose a short story available online and discuss. it Friday evening on Zoom. Both groups are small, with usually around half a dozen participants. We’d love to have you join us.For info and the Zoom link (the same for both groups)
contact Judith Applegate or Susan Jones

Friends for Racial Justice

Monday, April 13, 4pm
The Friends for Racial Justice committee meets on April 13 and on the 2nd Monday of every month at 4pm on Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Questions? Contact Maye Thompson.

Sunday Morning Adult Discussion Group (SMAD)

In-Person Meetings Blended on Request
The Sunday Morning Adult Discussion Group (SMAD) meets in person in Room 12 at 8:30am on the 2nd, 4th, & 5th Sundays. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Zoom only.
Note: for those who can’t make it to the Meetinghouse for the in-person gatherings, they may be blended on request.
Zoom link: mfmeet.ing/smad
Meeting ID: 895 8793 7438, Passcode: 457499

 

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