Meeting For Learning/Events 2025-2026
10/26/25 Meeting for Learning with Norman Janes
The Quaker Speaks video “Quaker Worship pt 3: A Gathered Meeting” will be shown followed by a discussion lead by Norm.
11/02/25 Meeting for Learning with Ainsley Bruton (AFSC)
Ainsley from the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) will speak about AFSC's humanitarian work in Gaza, their immigration justice work, their focus on economic justice and divestment, and AFSC's changemaker program for Quaker young adults.
11/23/25 Meeting for Learning with Dana and Eric M.
"Reclaiming the Lamb's War for Justice and Sustainability in the 21st Century." Dana and Eric will be offering perspectives on the nonviolent campaigns of 17th century Quakers in Britain and how these relate to Quaker nonviolent direct action for climate and social justice.
12/21/25 Meeting for Learning
More details added soon.
Meeting for Learning strives to provide an effective program of religious education for adult members, attendees, and visitors to the Meeting.
Among other possibilities, the following topics will be explored:
Discuss how we listen for the voice of the Divine and know by discernment that voice separately from our ego.
Discuss the meaning of a “gathered” Meeting.
Explore the meaning of Spiritual Journey and share experiences.
Introduce the history of Quakerism.
Introduce the Peace Testimony and how we live it individually and collectively.
Explore and define what social action means in the world today for Quakers and other Peace Communities.
Introduce the Testimony on Simplicity and explore its meaning in our lives and the effect living in this way has on the world community.
Promote Pendle Hill awareness and involvement by creating a series or selecting several dates a year inviting Pendle Hill speakers.