We have now added the text Mattias has sent us for his talk to the website here: nontheism-mattias
Thank-you Mattias for a very interesting presentation with so many definitions and interpretations of nontheism to consider which prompted so much sharing by a very well attended meeting.
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Geoff Tansey for sharing about his extensive work and dedication to peace and specifically to the Quaker Peace Studies Trust. This encouraged deep reflection and searching amongst participants.
(We don’t publish the zoom link on the website. If you have not previously registered, Please email clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to register.)
The evening’s plan is as follows:
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM (UK time), please arrive early.
• 7PM: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Concern introduced; followed by interactive discussions.
• Conclusion: Thoughts and a few moments to share silence.
• After Announcements the Zoom Room will remain open for friendly chats and community.
• Duration:1hr:30m-2hr:00m
Nontheist Friends interested in meditation practices might find this Quaker Universalist Group meeting with David Spector who has previously attended and spoken to NFN meetings of interest. https://qug.org.uk/meeting-for-worship-and-sharing-wednesday-december-18th-at-7-00-p-m/
Next NFN meeting on 2nd January. Details to follow soon. (If registered you should have received the email today).
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Al Palmer for his in-depth essay and well reasoned and contemplative presentation in November.
We welcome you to join us on Thursday 5 December at 7PM GMT/2PM EST for our next QM+CC with presenter Geoff Tansey. He will share his thoughts on “Personal Reflections on Quaker testimonies, peace, and the Quaker Peace Studies Trust.”
NOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link below as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June 2025.
As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.
The evening’s plan is as follows:
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM (UK time), please arrive early.
• 7PM: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Concern introduced; followed by interactive discussions.
• Conclusion: Thoughts and a few moments to share silence.
• After Announcements the Zoom Room will remain open for friendly chats and community.
• Duration:1hr:30m-2hr:00m
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, Al Palmer, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
Dear Friends,
Many thanks to Jan Arriens for sharing with us in October. We are grateful.We welcome you to join us on Thursday 7 November at 7PM GMT/2PM EST for our next QM+CC with presenter Al Palmer, a member of our Working Group. He will share his thoughts on “Could, Would, Should a Quaker Nontheist Pray?”Al has written an essay for an informed creative conversation. Please read and enjoy this in advance of the meeting.It can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/4bmrukws Google doc pdf – download to saveNOTE: We are experimenting with a reoccurring Zoom link. Please save the Zoom link you have been sent as it will work for this season’s QM+CC through June 2025.As a friendly reminder, we will resend the Zoom to registered participants only, the day of the Meeting.
You may unregister/unsubscribe from our monthly Meetings or NFN communication at any time by replying to this email address.The evening’s plan is as follows:
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM (UK time), please arrive early.
• 7PM: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Concern introduced; followed by interactive discussions.
• Conclusion: Thoughts and a few moments to share silence.
• After Announcements the Zoom Room will remain open for friendly chats and community.
• Duration:1hr:30m-2hr:00mWe look forward to seeing you soon!In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, Al Palmer, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
The next Quaker Universalist Group meeting will be on Wednesday October 16th at 7.00 p.m., when Peter Varney will talk under the title ‘My long spiritual journey – challenges and turning points’
I believe Peter began his journey in anthropology on (military) national service. He has also been an Anglican Vicar for much of his adult life, a prominent quaker and currently a member of the QUG committee. I think some NFN Friends may find his talk of interest. (Follow the link to register if not already registered with QUG)
https://qug.org.uk/meeting-for-worship-and-sharing-wednesday-october-16th-at-7-00-p-m-my-long-spiritual-journey-challenges-and-turning-points/
The next NFN meeting will be on Thursday 7th November.
Dear Friends,
(We don’t publish the zoom link on the website. If you have not previously registered, Please email clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk to register.)
The evening’s plan is as follows:
• Zoom Room opens at 6:45PM (UK time), please arrive early.
• 7PM: Welcome and Quaker Meeting (~20 minutes): Sharing silence with one another for quietly gathering ourselves and connecting.
• Creative Conversation and Discussion (~1 hour): Concern introduced; followed by interactive discussions.
• Conclusion: Thoughts and a few moments to share silence.
• After Announcements the Zoom Room will remain open for friendly chats and community.
• Duration:1hr:30m-2hr:00m
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
Hello Friends,
If any NFN Friends are interested in India, the Bhagavad Gita or Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, they might like to have a look at the next QUG meeting for worship on Wednesday 19th June at 7pm UK time.
Additional information about our QM+CC can be found on our website.
If you are interested in attending and have not registered for our Creative Conversations, please reply to this email. Our QM+CC Zoom links go out to registered participants only, thank you.
If you previously registered, there is no need to re-register, you are on the list. You will automatically receive Zoom links to this and subsequent Meetings, approximately one week before each Meeting and a reminder the day of. We ask that you please do not share the Zoom link with interested Friends, but encourage them to email the Clerk (clerk@nontheist-quakers.org.uk) to register. You may unregister/unsubscribe at any time by replying to this email address.
In Friendship,
The QM+CC Working group (Gisela Creed, John Senior, William Purser, and Kiera Faber)
Nontheist Friends Network, UK
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