“And this is the word of the Lord God to you all, and a charge to you all in the presence of the living God: be patterns, be examples in all countries, places, islands, nations, wherever you come, that your carriage and life may preach among all sorts of people, and to them; then you will come to walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in every one.”

 

Help our Meetinghouse a better place for the Quaker and wider community to enjoy! Increase your understanding of the building and its systems! Join us May 7 for a workday at 10 am followed by a light lunch and then a mechanical tour of the meetinghouse at 1:30 pm. 

The workday could include cleaning up around the outside of the building, washing windows, minor repairs and decluttering the basement. Bring a light lunch (we will provide pizza) and stay for the tour, or skip the workday and come just for the tour. Tony Serviente will show us the mechanical systems in the building, and how they work together to create a pleasant environment. Learn about all the pipes, valves, gauges, connections, and settings. Then, if you are in the building and some kind of mishap occurs or an alarm goes off, you might be able to take immediate action without panicking. Besides, it will be interesting and fun. 

The New York Health Act [A.6058/S.5474] will provide comprehensive, universal health coverage for every New York resident and worker, replacing existing private insurance company coverage. You and your health care providers work to keep you healthy. New York Health pays the bill. This plan is similar to Medicare or the Canadian system — but better.

FingerLakes for New York Health needs your help in putting 18x24 signs out by your road or street. Request a sign from Ruth Yarrow (206-512-0688) or rmyarrow@gmail.com.

Each sign will come with a flyer covering current info on the New York Health Act.

Farmington Scipio Regional Meeting (FSRM) is includes New York's Quaker Meetings from Syracuse down to Elmira, and west from there. Friends from these meetings convene a few times a year, and Spring Gathering is a favorite event.

After two years of virtual connection, the Farmington Scipio Regional Meeting Events Planning Committee is hoping and planning to host an in-person Spring Gathering at Watson Homestead, with multiple hybrid events. We are excited. We have so missed each other.

This year Restorative Justice Circles leader Lori DeCarlo will lead us as we work to create a safe place to get to know each other even more deeply, to share life's struggles and influences as we journey together towards becoming a truly Beloved Community. We plan to continue building trust and share where we have been, and what we are still working on.

Please bring your talents. The Saturday night Talent Show is on!

More details will be shared via after Meeting announcements and email messages.

The minutes from Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business can be found on the right-side column of our website.

Join Friends to watch a brief QuakerSpeak video and discuss what you watched. In person at the Third Street Meetinghouse or through Zoom. You can also join by phone by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering Meeting ID when prompted.

This committee meeting is open to all who would like to attend. Please feel free to come and bring your own concerns or interests. At this time we are meeting via Zoom; use the gray button below or:

Meeting ID: 891 7172 6300

Passcode: earthcare

You can also join by phone by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering Meeting ID when prompted.

Men’s Fellowship

First Thursdays, Friends, join us at Ithaca Bakery! Quaker men—and anyone who wants to hang out with Quaker men—are warmly invited.

Join Friends to watch a brief QuakerSpeak video and discuss what you watched. In person at the Third Street Meetinghouse or through Zoom. You can also join by phone by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering Meeting ID when prompted.

This is an “open” committee, meaning that all are welcome; participation does not go through the Nominating Committee process. Please feel free to come and bring your own concerns or interests. At this time we are meeting via Zoom; use the gray button below or: 

You can also join by phone by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering Meeting ID when prompted. If you have any questions, please call Elizabeth Schneider 607-351-0057.

Women’s Fellowship

Please join us every third Friday evening for a friendly, informal virtual gathering. You don't have to attend Meeting, or even change out of your sweat pants to hang out and chat. You can also join by phone by calling (929) 205-6099 and entering Meeting ID when prompted.

Women’s Chair Yoga now by Zoom

This long-running group, which met for years at the meetinghouse, now runs on Zoom, making it more accessible than ever. To join in, email <jaihari10@gmail.com> The group is about half Friends and half neighbors, nurturing the Inner Light. No yoga experience required. There is a sliding-scale fee. For more info or questions, Nancy Gabriel, 607-339-7123; ntg2@cornell.edu.