Dan Crofts, Award-Winning Author of Lincoln and the Politics of Slavery to Speak in Adult Class, Feb 11

Daniel W. Crofts, Professor of History Emeritus at The College of New Jersey, will speak on Confronting the History of the Civil War Era at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street, at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Following the presentation, there will be worship in the manner …

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Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Quaker Meeting for Worship will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, December 24, at the historic Friends Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street. That evening, the traditional Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at 7 p.m. at the Meetinghouse​,​ ​​followed at 7:30 by​ ​​Newtown ​Quaker​ ​Meeting ​Homecoming with presentations …

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Teaching Religion(s) and Spirituality at a Friends School and Elsewhere — Sun, Dec 10

Tom Hoopes, teacher of world religions, peace studies, and holistic health at George School, will present on the theme of “Teaching Religion(s) and Spirituality at a Friends School and Elsewhere” at 9:45 a.m. on First Day (Sunday), December 10. Traditional Quaker meeting for worship based on expectant silence will follow …

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Former Swarthmore College Professor to Speak on “Viking Economics” in Adult Class

George Lakey, sociologist, Quaker, and former Swarthmore professor, will share from his newest book, “Viking Economics: How the Scandinavians got it right and how we can, too,” (2016, Melville House, NY & London) Sunday, December 3, at 9:45 a.m. at historic Newtown Friends Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street.. Worship in the …

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Interfaith Coalition of Bucks County Presentation (Quarterly Meeting) Nov 19

 “How an Interfaith Group is Helping Two Young Syrian Families Resettle in Bucks County” A panel of volunteers will speak about their ongoing successful resettlement efforts on behalf of two young Syrian refugee families in Bucks County, Sunday, November 19 at 9:45 a.m. at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse 219 Court Street. In attendance will be representatives …

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