by daisy | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Alanna and Rudy met as colleague paramedics in Yonkers. Their relationship grew rapidly and both say that they “just knew”. We had about 3 weeks notice to make a “pandemic” wedding on June 13. It was challenging and in the end a beautiful event...
by daisy | Oct 11, 2020 | Newsletter
FALL 2020 POUGHKEEPSIE FRIENDS MEETING Poughkeepsiequakers.wordpress.com Advice 1: From the beginnings of our Society, we have considered it necessary to assemble frequently for the purpose of public worship held in expectant waiting for divine guidance, thereby...
by daisy | Oct 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recognizing the dignity of every person…Treating each person with respect…Rejecting all forms of discrimination…Looking for “that of God” in everyone — For centuries Quakers have strived to achieve greater equality in themselves, in their communities, and...
by daisy | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
I thought that equality and fairness meant the same thing until I Googled Equality vs Justice and it read: “Justice is the quality of being fair, while equality is the state of being equal.” Then I watched a YouTube video on Equity where I saw: Equity is treating...
by daisy | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
WITNESS LOVE Gabriel‘s House, the Unitarian Fellowship and others from the community joined together with Poughkeepsie Friends to hold a vigil in July 17 at the Friends Meeting House. The vigil showed support for a better world, where we learn to live together in...
