Replenishing the Assistance Fund Our committee oversees and distributes money to Friends experiencing a financial crisis through Meeting's Assistance Fund. Often the folks in need are families struggling to keep a roof over their heads and feed their children. We are a large community and we sometimes receive multiple requests at any given time. We rely on […]
REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH FEBRUARY 15Saturday February 21, 10-4:30pm, CorvallisWinter Quarterly is back! We’ll conduct a spirit-led dive into the business of WQM, including the finances and matters that emerged from WQM 2025. But not to worry, we will play, move, laugh, learn, share a meal, feel the warmth of Friendship, and strengthen our beloved […]
MMM Friendship Group will begin at a new time Starting Starting February 19, 11:00 to 1:00 pm, Room 12 Topic: TBA, Presenter: Ray Jenkins, Facilitator: Betsey Kenworthy. Light refreshments available. Gather and center around friendship and answering life’s questions together as we journey forward. We meet on the third Thursday of each month. Sponsored by […]
Sunday, February 1, 12:30pm Meeting Room How does a new Friend parse out Quakerism and how to practice it? By observing and asking questions and jumping in! Adult Religious Education is pleased to announce the Spring offering of Quaker Basics. This is an initial gathering and the series starts on Sunday, February 15th.
The lawsuit filed in a federal district court in Maryland states that: “The very threat of that [immigration] enforcement deters congregants from attending services, especially members of immigrant communities.” According to the plaintiffs, attending service is a crucial aspect of the constitutional guarantee to “religious liberty.” Two articles here: https://bit.ly/40AhZ4l.
Multnomah Friends Meeting (MFM) came to unity to be an official sponsor of the Oregon for Human Rights (O4HR) coalition which seeks to have Oregon divest funds from entities that support war, genocide, or ecologic destruction. We have a subcommittee under the Peace & Justice Committee. Please let us know if you would like to […]
The Peace & Justice Committee of the Meeting has found unity on its support for a bill to be introduced in the 2025 Oregon legislative session 1) directing the state Treasurer to report on the environment, social, and governance impact of investments made by the state and 2) prohibiting the Oregon Investment Council from investing […]
The Lunch Program welcomes volunteers 12:30-2:30pm Tuesdays-Saturdays: servers, dishwashers, setup, cleanup, hosts, and someone to be present in the smoking area to keep eyes on the situation. For information about volunteering, contact . Feel free to stop by for a “look-see” during lunch hours.
Volunteer committee members are needed to serve on the following Multnomah Friends Meeting committees as soon as possible: Peace & Justice, Care & Counsel, Nominating, Nursery, and Children’s Program. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please contact the Nominating Committee: .
Now that winter is here, there is an even greater need for warm clothes (especially pants size 30-32), belts, bedding, unlocked used phones, and USB chargers and cords. Larger donations may be left in the basement or given to anyone involved with the lunch program.