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I am forwarding this message from the many Quaker
organizations present in the area. Hope you can join us in worship
tonight.
Peace,
Myriam
-----Original Message----- From: Thomas Jeavons Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 9:03 AM To: PYM Staff; Regional Staff Subject: FW: AFSC, et al Statement [Elizabeth Foley] In light of yesterday's events there has been a united Quaker response sent to the media. Tomorrow evening (Thursday), at 7:30 p.m., there will be a Meeting for Worship at the 4th & Arch Street Meeting House. This gathering will be open to the public, and it is hoped that as many Friends as possible will attend. Since the time is short, please let as many Friends in your Meeting know about this as possible. The statement follows: Dear Colleagues, I am forwarding to you a statement composed by myself, Mary Ellen McNish, Bruce Birchard and Clide Grover regarding yesterdays events which we forward to the press in the name of Quakers and our particular organizations (PYM, AFSC, FGC, FWCC). This can be shared with anyone and everyone as you wish. Please note as well we have called a public meeting for worship at Arch Street on Thursday at 7:30. More later... Thom -----Original Message----- From: Mary Ellen McNish [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 2:03 PM To: Janice Willis Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; Cilde Grover; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: AFSC, et al Statement As organizations of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and as members of the human family and children of God, we are profoundly grieved at the loss of life, suffering, and the sorrow that result from todays tragic events. The God of love and mercy whom we worship and serve surely grieves too in the face of these acts of anger and hatred and the suffering they cause. We pray earnestly for comfort and strength for those who are injured and grieving. So too we hope with all our hearts that in responding to the todays tragic events all persons will find ways to end the violence that is consuming our world. We offer our gratitude and prayers are to those who are responding to this tragedy, rescuing and caring for those who are injured, comforting those who are grieving and working for peace and reconciliation. The Religious Society of Friends has, since its inception in the 1650s, been led to eschew war and violence for any end whatsoever. For centuries, Friends have opposed war and all forms of violence. Time and again we have ministered to the victims. We believe that the challenge before us all is to break the cycle of violence and retribution. Seeking Gods loves and light at this time, will be holding a public Meeting for Worship at Arch Street Meetinghouse, 4th and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday; September 13th at 7:30 PM. All are welcome. _______________________________________________ Arch mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/arch |
