Quaker Artist and Animal Rights Activist to Speak to Newtown Quakers

Norval ReeceCommunity Contributor

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Tim Mammel, artist, vegan, activist and life -long Quaker, will present his Spiritual Journey at Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 26. Following the presentation, there will be worship in the manner of Friends at 11:00 a.m. with people speaking out of silence as they are moved to do so. The public is welcome at all events. 

In his talk, Tim will share how his spiritual journey led him to embrace veganism and become a passionate voice for justice—not only for humans but for all sentient beings.

Tim believes that amid the immense suffering and tragedy faced by humanity, expanding our compassion to include all life is essential. By doing so, we cultivate greater empathy and understanding for one another. He will explore how societal conditioning often prevents us from recognizing animals as individuals with their own desires to live freely– instead viewing them as mere commodities for human use.

Through personal stories and insights, Tim will discuss how he became more active in raising awareness for animal rights and encouraging others to see animals as living beings, not resources. He has developed numerous initiatives to highlight the realities of animal farming, demonstrate how humans can thrive on plant-based lifestyles, and inspire collaboration between vegans and non-vegans to create “The Peaceable Kingdom”—a world that works for everyone, including animals.

Why does Tim’s spiritual path place animal justice at its core? He believes that expanding compassion to all sentient beings allows humanity to become better stewards of the Earth, protect the most vulnerable, and foster a level of cooperation that can address even the most pressing global challenges.

Tim Mammel is a lifelong Quaker and active member of the Newtown Friends Meeting, a multimedia artist of painting, digital art, video production, and graphic design, and a teacher of art in hospitals, residential facilities, mainstream schools, and special education settings. 

Tim attended Council Rock Elementary and Middle Schools and went to George School for his high school years. He went on to study at Rhode Island School of Design and School of Visual Arts, where he studied painting and creative writing. In 1985, he received a Masters in Fine Arts in painting from Brooklyn College. 

Newtown Friend Meeting, co-founded by the Quaker artist and minister, Edward Hicks, in 1815, holds services every First Day (Sunday). During the school year, First Day classes for children and adults are at 9:45 a.m. and Meeting for Worship is at 11:00 a.m. Professional childcare is provided. All meetings are open to the public and visitors are warmly welcomed.

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