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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Adult Class: “Adventures in Parenting, The High School Years: What to Expect”

Martha K. Holland, Newtown Friends Meeting member and educator will lead a discussion on Adventures in Parenting, The High School Years: What to Expect” for the Adult class of Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 court Street, on Sunday, February 12, at 9:45 a.m. (www.newtownfriendsmeeting.org). Traditional Quaker worship based on silence and …

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Quaker Educator Joyce Ajlouny from Palestine to Speak on “Educating Toward Peace”

Joyce Ajlouny, Director of Ramallah Friends Schools in Palestine, will speak on Sunday, January 29 at 9:45 a.m. about “Educating Toward Peace” at the Quaker Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street. Newtown. The public is invited to attend. Joyce will be continuing the Quaker Meeting’s series on education. Last week, Newtown Quaker …

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Educator Drew Smith to Speak on “Quaker Schools Education Today” to Adult Class, Jan 22

Drew Smith, Executive Director of the Friends Council on Education, will speak at the historic Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street on Sunday, January 22 at 9:45 a.m. His talk, entitled, “Your Child Will Retire in 2081,” will speak about the future of education and the role that the foundational …

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Discussion on Adventures in Parenting: What Does Success Look Like?– Adult Class, Sept. 25

Martha K. Holland, Newtown Friends Meeting member and educator will lead a discussion on Adventures in Parenting: What Does Success Look Like? for the Adult class of Newtown Friends Meeting, 219 court Street, on Sunday, September 25, at 9:45 a.m.  Traditional Quaker worship based on silence and shared ministry will …

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NEWTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL EDUCATOR, SARAH CROFTS, TO SPEAK TO ADULT FIRST DAY CLASS — SUN., JAN 10

Sarah Crofts, Marketing and Communications Assistant at Newtown Friends School, will speak about her spiritual journey to the adult class in the Gathering Room at the historic Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street on Sunday, January 10 at 9:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend. Sarah will discuss growing up in Newtown Friends Meeting and how Quaker …

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