Outreach
Quakers have a long history of activism, guided by our testimonies: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, and Equality. Here you can find ways Multnomah Friends lives our faith in the wider world.
Events
Friday, May 1
Across the country, on Friday, May 1, people are rising together to say our communities matter more than profit, our democracy matters more than concentrated power, our future depends on how we care for one another now. To find the May Day Strong event nearest you, go to https://maydaystrong.org.
Across the country, on Friday, May 1, people are rising together to say our communities matter more than profit, our democracy matters more than concentrated power, our future depends on how we care for one another now. To find the May Day Strong event nearest you, go to https://maydaystrong.org.
Sunday, May 3, 5:30pm
Faced with escalating Israeli settler attacks on their families, homes, and lands, Palestinians in Masafer Yatta/South Hebron Hills have put out a mass call for activists to come live and shepherd with them, and respond to and document settler attacks together. A Portland local will talk about his recent 3-month shift there with the Center for Jewish Nonviolence. On Zoom and in-person at Congregation Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR. 5:30 snacks, 6:00 Presentation and Q&A, followed by potluck dessert. RSVP here to attend in person or receive the zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/y7bvu7u6
Faced with escalating Israeli settler attacks on their families, homes, and lands, Palestinians in Masafer Yatta/South Hebron Hills have put out a mass call for activists to come live and shepherd with them, and respond to and document settler attacks together. A Portland local will talk about his recent 3-month shift there with the Center for Jewish Nonviolence. On Zoom and in-person at Congregation Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR. 5:30 snacks, 6:00 Presentation and Q&A, followed by potluck dessert. RSVP here to attend in person or receive the zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/y7bvu7u6
Friday-Sunday, May 15-17, Camp Lutherwood, Cheshire OR
Our theme this year is “Lead With Love: Create possibilities, Discern leadings of the Spirit; Act with the power of love.” What might happen if we put LOVE in the center of our lives: love of family, love of friends and community, love of nature, love of God, love of life? What could be possible? We will interweave these ideas into an engaging program that encourages us to think, feel, interact with others and listen to the leadings within us. We hope you will set aside time from your busy lives to join us in this beautiful forest retreat. Families are welcome, children and youth will have fun activities too! Camping in tents and RVs is available, as well as housing in cabins. Online registration closes Wednesday April 29. Go to www.willamette.npym.org. The Registrar is Laura Arcidiacono (971) 275-6019; larcidiacono2000@yahoo.com. For questions not related to registration, please contact Helen Park, Coordinator: (541) 225-8689; helenlpark@gmail.com.
Our theme this year is “Lead With Love: Create possibilities, Discern leadings of the Spirit; Act with the power of love.” What might happen if we put LOVE in the center of our lives: love of family, love of friends and community, love of nature, love of God, love of life? What could be possible? We will interweave these ideas into an engaging program that encourages us to think, feel, interact with others and listen to the leadings within us. We hope you will set aside time from your busy lives to join us in this beautiful forest retreat. Families are welcome, children and youth will have fun activities too! Camping in tents and RVs is available, as well as housing in cabins. Online registration closes Wednesday April 29. Go to www.willamette.npym.org. The Registrar is Laura Arcidiacono (971) 275-6019; larcidiacono2000@yahoo.com. For questions not related to registration, please contact Helen Park, Coordinator: (541) 225-8689; helenlpark@gmail.com.
Friday, May 1
Across the country, on Friday, May 1, people are rising together to say our communities matter more than profit, our democracy matters more than concentrated power, our future depends on how we care for one another now. To find the May Day Strong event nearest you, go to https://maydaystrong.org.
Across the country, on Friday, May 1, people are rising together to say our communities matter more than profit, our democracy matters more than concentrated power, our future depends on how we care for one another now. To find the May Day Strong event nearest you, go to https://maydaystrong.org.
Sunday, May 3, 5:30pm
Faced with escalating Israeli settler attacks on their families, homes, and lands, Palestinians in Masafer Yatta/South Hebron Hills have put out a mass call for activists to come live and shepherd with them, and respond to and document settler attacks together. A Portland local will talk about his recent 3-month shift there with the Center for Jewish Nonviolence. On Zoom and in-person at Congregation Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR. 5:30 snacks, 6:00 Presentation and Q&A, followed by potluck dessert. RSVP here to attend in person or receive the zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/y7bvu7u6
Faced with escalating Israeli settler attacks on their families, homes, and lands, Palestinians in Masafer Yatta/South Hebron Hills have put out a mass call for activists to come live and shepherd with them, and respond to and document settler attacks together. A Portland local will talk about his recent 3-month shift there with the Center for Jewish Nonviolence. On Zoom and in-person at Congregation Havurah Shalom, 825 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR. 5:30 snacks, 6:00 Presentation and Q&A, followed by potluck dessert. RSVP here to attend in person or receive the zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/y7bvu7u6
Wednesday, May 13, 2:00pm, Meeting Room
QUAKER SENIOR LIVING INFO SESSION
Wednesday, May 13, 2:00pm, Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered what a Quaker guided senior living community would be like? Come and meet some friends from the Kendal Corp, who are interested in meeting us. Kendal has been a not-for-profit leader providing support to communities, programs and services that advocate for and empower older adults to achieve their full potential for about 50 years. www.kendal.org All interested Friends are invited.
Wednesday, May 13, 2:00pm, Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered what a Quaker guided senior living community would be like? Come and meet some friends from the Kendal Corp, who are interested in meeting us. Kendal has been a not-for-profit leader providing support to communities, programs and services that advocate for and empower older adults to achieve their full potential for about 50 years. www.kendal.org All interested Friends are invited.
News
Online with JVP and AFSC
There are often excellent speakers during these online gatherings. Every day at 12 pm Pacific take action for ceasefire with Jewish Voice for Peace. Register at this link. If the Zoom room is full, join here: https://www.youtube.com/@JewishVoiceforPeace/streams. Every Friday, take action with the American Friends Service Committee. To register: https://secure.afsc.org/a/afsc-action-hour-ceasefire-now
There are often excellent speakers during these online gatherings. Every day at 12 pm Pacific take action for ceasefire with Jewish Voice for Peace. Register at this link. If the Zoom room is full, join here: https://www.youtube.com/@JewishVoiceforPeace/streams. Every Friday, take action with the American Friends Service Committee. To register: https://secure.afsc.org/a/afsc-action-hour-ceasefire-now
Seeking Donations for Firefighters
FSSW is assisting the wildland firefighters in southern Oregon to get ready for the fire season. Southern Oregon is the hub for wildland firefighters for the country. Despite doing essential work and risking their lives, the wildland firefighters are paid just above minimum wage and are expected to come to work with $1,200-$1,500 worth of equipment and supplies. They have requested our assistance in getting ready for the 2024 fire season. Your financial and material donations are greatly appreciated. Drop off donations or mail checks to: FSSW, 2228 NE Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97232. (Checks payable to FSSW, with “Firefighters” on the memo line). For more info: 503-231-4826.Thank you!
Here are some of the requested items: sleeping bags to zero degrees, hygiene supplies (deodorant, baby wipes, shampoo, shower gel, razors/shaving cream, toothbrushes/toothpaste, towels, flipflops), Dayquil/Nyquil, insect repellent, socks/underwear/T-shirts (L and XL), tennis shoes and leather firefighter boots (sizes 8.5 – 11.5, boots 8” high, Vibram sole, not steel toe).
Here are some of the requested items: sleeping bags to zero degrees, hygiene supplies (deodorant, baby wipes, shampoo, shower gel, razors/shaving cream, toothbrushes/toothpaste, towels, flipflops), Dayquil/Nyquil, insect repellent, socks/underwear/T-shirts (L and XL), tennis shoes and leather firefighter boots (sizes 8.5 – 11.5, boots 8” high, Vibram sole, not steel toe).
- A 15 minute interview with Palestinian American Quaker activist and scholar Sa'ed Atshan. https://n.pr/3v6k9wq
- Democracy Now interview with AFSC head Joyce Aljouny, who used to head the Ramallah Friends School, about the shooting of three RFS graduates vacationing in Vermont: bit.ly/3NrEOSc
- An Interview with Steve Chase, Pendle Hill Cadbury Scholar: bit.ly/3GJ6s9r
January-February 2024
Nia To Go There, PhD (Cree) will offer a series of four webinars that are co-sponsored by Decolonizing Quakers https://www.decolonizingquakers.org. Registering for all four is recommended though not required. Nia will recommend short readings for each program.
• 1/13/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module One “Cultural Perspectives.” Register at https://bit.ly/3TslEPM
• 1/28/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module Two “Seeing with a Native Eye.” Register at https://bit.ly/4aj45rs
• 2/10/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module Three “Colonization.” Register at
https://bit.ly/3TqrmS9
• 2/24/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module Four “Decolonization.” Register at https://bit.ly/4an6QYY
Submitted by Alison R Krieger
Nia To Go There, PhD (Cree) will offer a series of four webinars that are co-sponsored by Decolonizing Quakers https://www.decolonizingquakers.org. Registering for all four is recommended though not required. Nia will recommend short readings for each program.
• 1/13/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module One “Cultural Perspectives.” Register at https://bit.ly/3TslEPM
• 1/28/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module Two “Seeing with a Native Eye.” Register at https://bit.ly/4aj45rs
• 2/10/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module Three “Colonization.” Register at
https://bit.ly/3TqrmS9
• 2/24/24, 12:30-2 pm PST: Module Four “Decolonization.” Register at https://bit.ly/4an6QYY
Submitted by Alison R Krieger
Many have asked how they might learn more about what is happening in Gaza. These resources are a good place to start. You may also want to join the QPIN listserv which sends out information about local rallies and actions. To be added to the QPIN listserv contact Cynthia Gilliam at qpin@multnomahfriends.org
AFSC’s Israel & Gaza resources page: afsc.org/topics/gaza-israel
Register for AFSC Action Hour: bit.ly/3ueKdoG
USCPR’s Take Action page: uscpr.org/take-action/
JVP’s Act Now page: bit.ly/3FQbRem
AFSC’s Israel & Gaza resources page: afsc.org/topics/gaza-israel
Register for AFSC Action Hour: bit.ly/3ueKdoG
USCPR’s Take Action page: uscpr.org/take-action/
JVP’s Act Now page: bit.ly/3FQbRem
This relatively new national project to uproot racism is accepting applications to the 2024 cohort! Meeting from JanSept of next year, this is a unique opportunity to work with Friends from around the country (and world) in a closely supported program developed by FGC and other Quaker organizations. Learn more and apply at bit.ly/45y0Au1. Deadline 8/30. Want to talk with someone from MMM who has participated? Contact Alison Krieger who was part of the 2022 cohort at alison.quaker@gmail.com.
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