March 01, 2009Monthly Meeting Highlights 3.09Marnie Miller-Gutsell, who, in addition to being the Pastor at Smithfield Friends Meeting, is also the Archivist for NEYM. On one of her rare Sundays off, Marnie has offered to visit with our meeting and share her knowledge on our...January 11, 2009December 08 Monthly Meeting HighlightsMinistry and Counsel reported several items. Allen’s Neck Meeting is planning a clerking workshop to be led by Arthur Larrebee, who serves on the staff of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Further details will be forthcoming as plans develop. Drafts of Travel...October 25, 2008Monthly Meeting Highlights, Nov 08Marion Athearn, Clerk of Meeting, reported that “thank you” notes for our financial contributions have been received from Market Ministries, FCNL, and FWCC. Website Committee, reported by Kevin Lee: At the request of monthly meeting, the committee met in early...October 19, 2008Monthly Meeting Highlights, October, 2008With a sense of joy and delight, Business meeting approved the recommendation of Ministry and Counsel that Alice Mercer-Medeiros and Sara Mercer-Medeiros be accepted into membership of Westport Friends Meeting! Sara and Alice have been deeply involved in the life...Monthly Meeting Highlights, September 08“Greet and Grill - Oh, What a Thrill!” On September 7, the Religious Education Committee will be sponsoring our annual First Day School BBQ/Potluck to celebrate the beginning of the school year. Friends are asked to bring complimentary dishes for...Monthly Meeting Highlights, August 2008The Library Committee reminds Friends who may have books, periodicals and other materials belonging to the Meeting to please return them soon, The committee plans to consult soon with Marnie Miller-Gutsell, NEYM Archivist, to plan how best to preserve our...July 14, 2008June 08 Monthly Meeting HighlightsMarion Athearn, Clerk of Meeting, conducted the following business: Greg Marsello, clerk of Finance Committee, and other committee members presented a list of organizations that our Meeting currently supports financially. A thorough discussion on each organization, including why we support...April 21, 2008Monthly Meeting Highlights 3.08The memorial minute for Frances Bowen Kirkaldy was read and approved with minor changes. The clerk expressed thanks and appreciation for the love and care that went into writing the minute. A copy will be send to Stewart Kirkaldy. Please...April 01, 2008April 08 Monthly Meeting HighlightsFriends are encouraged to attend and pass the word about our Meeting’s Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 3. We expect to feed up to 100 people between 6:30 and 10:00 AM! Help is needed! A signup sheet has been posted...March 08, 2008MARCH MONTHLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTSA member expressed concern regarding the decline in attendance at Meeting for Business. The question was raised: “Is attendance not perceived as part of the responsibility of being a member of our faith community?” Discussion followed leading to additional reflection:...Feb Monthly Meeting HighlightsFinance Committee, presented by Greg Marsello: A second reading of the proposed 2008 Budget was presented. Following discussion, Friends approved the budget as read. Peace & Social Concerns Ad Hoc Committee presented by David Sutton and Deana Chase: The joint...January Monthly Meeting HighlightsThe Hospitality Committee would like to remind Friends that goodies to share following worship are always appreciated. Alice Mercer-Medeiros, who schedules teachers for our First Day School, needs volunteers for January and the months to follow. Contact Alice at 508-995-1306...December 02, 2007Dec 07 Business MeetingOur Advent Pot Luck will be held on the second Sunday, December 9th, at the rise of meeting. Hospitality Committee has been asked to help coordinate setup and cleanup and Ministry and Counsel will oversee the music selections. (Editor’s note:...Nov 07 Business MeetingMONTHLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Clerk’s Correspondence: Meeting received the latest drafts of the chapters on “Worship” and “A Brief History of Friends,” for the NEYM Faith and Practice which is undergoing revision. The YM would like comments on the history working...October 02, 2007September 07 Monthly Meeting HighlightsMONTHLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Marion Athearn, Clerk of Meeting, presided over the following business on September 16th: Ministry and Counsel: June Correia, Clerk, reported that the committee had appointed her clerk of the Committee for Ministry and Counsel! Vieri (Guy) Volterra,...
Note: No Business Meeting was held in August. Religious Ed Committee: The start date for First Day School is Sept. 9 with an Orientation and Barbeque for members and attenders. Grilling meat, beverages and ice cream sundaes for dessert will...
July 30, 2007Monthly Meeting Highlights 7.07MONTHLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Clerk Buddy Baker-Smith reported on correspondence received: Meeting received an appeal for financial support from the Meeting School. Sandwich Meeting will be celebrating the 350th anniversary of Sandwich Monthly Meeting August 24-25th from 7-9pm. The Meeting will...July 01, 2007
MONTHLY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Congratulations to Eliza and Mark Miley on the birth of their second child! Aodhagán Drummond Miley, a boy, was born on June 21, 2007, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces! Deana Chase reported that the town bench...
June 11, 2007June Business HighlightsMinistry and Counsel: Steven Correia, Clerk, presented the memorial minute for Eva Kelly for review. Friends approved. Please see attached copy. Ministry and Counsel is considering sponsoring a “Quaker 101” course. Meeting supports the concept, though curriculum details and logistics...May Business HighlightsEditor's Note: The following are "Monthly Meeting Highlights" as they appear in our printed Newsletter, not the actual minutes themselves. Ministry and Counsel: Steven Correia, Clerk, reported that a set of “soft manipulative play-rings” for young children have been purchased... |
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