Friends General Conference

Together we nurture the spiritual vitality of Friends
A monthly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.

News & Announcements

Quakerism 101 is a “survey” course designed to introduce participants to the basic literature, history and beliefs of Quakers. This course is also a good review for more seasoned Quakers. We will read five books and several hand-outs over eight or nine weeks. Each session will last about two hours and include reviews of the readings, discussion, worship sharing and worship.

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The Restorative Justice Collaborative of Houston, Center for Critical Race Studies at the University of Houston Downtown, HoustonNVC.org, and the Houston Peace and Justice Center present "Circles," a documentary about Eric Butler's personal journey as a father and his internationally renowned work advocating for youth in Oakland.
Butler will be telecast in for a Q and A session following the film.
Date: April 25, 2019
Time: 6-8:10pm
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Imagine 1000 Quakers worshipping, singing and communing together.  We know Gathering can be expensive but it's a week together with fellow spiritual sojourners.  This year, Gathering is being "hosted" by SCYM and we want as many SCYMers as possible to benefit.

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Come to the Meetinghouse  Tuesday Feb 26, 6:30-9:30

To Register:  http://act.fcnl.org/event/advocacy-teams_attend/680

Build an ongoing relationship with your members of Congress.

Learn how to work with the media to see the news you want.

Foster a network of advocates in your community.

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December 30th, 6pm, "Wiping The Tears of 7 Generations," 
an hour long documentary about the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre and historical trauma and multi-generational grief that impacted 7 generations 
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Texas AVP is hosting an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Advanced workshop January 12-13, 2019 in Conroe - the Woodlands. Let us know by registering if you are ready for the AVP Advanced (Level 2 of 3) at Lone Star College - Montgomery January 12-13, 2019.  The flyer has the info and the link to the registration form.  The form is also here.  I hope you can join us. 
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