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“We Are Spirits Having a Human Experience,” by Donna Hutchins

Posted on September 17, 2018 by dougb

A message given at Durham Friends Meeting on September 16, 2018 by Donna Hutchins Good Morning Friends.  I heard this quote a few years back and it has stuck with me. I think of it often and I thought it … Continue reading →

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Durham Monthly Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2018

Posted on September 16, 2018 by dougb

Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends convened in worship for the conduct of business on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Clerk Susan Rice opened the meeting by reading verses from the hymn, Spirit of God, Descend upon my Heart. We did not … Continue reading →

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“Looking for Lake Huron,” by Doug Bennett

Posted on September 14, 2018 by dougb

Taken from a message at Durham Friends Meeting, September 9, 2018, by Doug Bennett Much of life, I think, is like driving on the Trans-Canadian Highway, or like driving on I-95 or Route 1. You can get somewhere pretty fast. … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Society Eat-Out, September 17, 6pm

Posted on September 13, 2018 by dougb

The Annual Eat-Out of Durham’s Woman’s Society is this coming Monday, September 17 at 6 p.m.  We will be meeting at the Thai’s Cuisine Restaurant at 6 1st Street, Topsham.  It is located behind the Topsham Town Office; 1st Street turns off … Continue reading →

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Library News for September, 2018

Posted on September 10, 2018 by dougb

By Dorothy Hinshaw Four books on the USFWI Reading List were purchased following the suggestions of Woman’s Society members: Freeman, Henry B.: Unlacing the Heart. Henry has been a fundraiser for several Quaker institutions; he shares his inspirational friendship with … Continue reading →

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“Into Unknown,” by Craig Freshley

Posted on September 7, 2018 by dougb

Taken from a message given August 27, 2017 by Craig Freshley I’m a pretty good skier, I love skiing fast. Very confident in my comfort zone, I’m experienced and when I’m on the ski slope I know what’s going to … Continue reading →

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Ad Hoc Committee Continues Its Work

Posted on September 4, 2018 by dougb

By Doug Bennett The work of Durham Meeting’s ad hoc committee will be back on the agenda in September and we need your help. The most recent report of the committee (from April) is on the Meeting’s website. At the … Continue reading →

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Vassalboro Quarter Fall Gathering Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2018 by dougb

Vassalboro Quarter Fall Gathering Weekend Friday through Sunday, September 7-9, 2018  The Vassalboro Quarter Fall Gathering weekend at Friends Camp will be a wonderful opportunity to have time with Friends from around Maine to share our actions, what inspires us … Continue reading →

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Durham Monthly Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2018

Posted on August 8, 2018 by dougb

Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends convened in worship for the conduct of business on Sunday, July 15, 2018 with 13 people present. Clerk Susan Rice opened the meeting with a reading from the New England Yearly Meeting website statement, “The … Continue reading →

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“Joy in Unexpected Places,” by Leslie Manning

Posted on August 7, 2018 by dougb

Message given at Durham Friends Meeting, June 24, 2018 I want you all to see my coffee cup, which says “It’s a tough world, stay Prayed Up”. Most days, coffee and prayer get me through the day. Alright, coffee, prayer … Continue reading →

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Want to Stay Aware of What’s Happening in Quakerdom?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by dougb

One way to stay aware of what’s happening around the Quaker world is to subscribe to Martin Kelly’s Quaker Ranter Daily, a nearly-daily blog and e-mail service.  Kelly reads dozens and dozens of blog posts by Quakers around the U.S. … Continue reading →

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“Quaker Values?” by Doug Bennett

Posted on July 18, 2018 by dougb

Excerpt for a message at Durham Friends Meeting on July 1, 2018 Quakers often talk about Quaker Values in terms of ‘testimonies’ many of us remember with this mnemonic SPICES: Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship. Where did the … Continue reading →

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Latest Library News, June 2018

Posted on July 5, 2018 by dougb

By Dorothy Hinshaw The latest addition to the meeting library is a very interesting book: “Memories of Milton Hadley” who was a Quaker pastor at meetings in Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida, serving both programmed and unprogrammed meetings. His … Continue reading →

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Woman’s Society Report, June 18, 2018

Posted on July 3, 2018 by dougb

By Katherine Langelier Woman’s Society met on Monday, June 18 at the home of Dorothy and Ed. After the lovely tea hosted by Dorothy H. and Martha, we began meeting shortly after 6 with discussion of a baby quilt and … Continue reading →

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Ramallah Friends School Potluck & Presentation, June 25

Posted on June 18, 2018 by dougb

On Monday, June 25, Durham Friends Meeting will be hosting a potluck and presentation about the Ramallah Friends Schools in Ramallah, Palestine.  We will be hosting Adrian Moody, the new head of Ramallah Friends Schools, and Eden Grace, the Global … Continue reading →

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“Continuing Revelation,” by Bruce Neumann

Posted on June 15, 2018 by dougb

Message given at Durham Friends Meeting, May 18, 2018, by Bruce Neumann, Rising Clerk of New England Yearly Meeting I’ve been thinking lately about continuing revelation.             This is one of our basic Quaker tenets, that while there is only … Continue reading →

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Durham Friends Meeting Campout, June 16-17

Posted on June 11, 2018 by dougb

You are invited! Please come to part or all of the 24 hours (or more) we will be “camping” on the ocean   at Betsy Muench’s family paradise- 710 Bay Point Road in Georgetown Noon Saturday,  June 16 to Afternoonish Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Memorial Minute: Richard Reeve Wood, Jr.

Posted on June 11, 2018 by dougb

January 18, 2015 Memorial Minute: Richard Reeve Wood, Jr. March 30, 1932 – June 5, 2010 Richard Reeve Wood Jr. was born March 30, 1932, to Richard R. and Nancy Morris Wood in Moorestown, New Jersey. He grew up surrounded … Continue reading →

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Kakamega Orphan Care Benefit Dinner, June 30 @5:30

Posted on May 31, 2018 by dougb
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Recommendations on Outreach, April 27, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by dougb

Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on Strengthening Durham Meeting, presented to May Monthly Meeting A. Framing Thoughts. Three large ideas have emerged to frame our thinking about how to strengthen outreach for Durham Friends Meeting. We should bear these … Continue reading →

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Trustees Report, May 13, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by dougb

Trustees met on Sunday, May 13 and reviewed the list of outstanding projects, and began the planning for maintenance and repair for the next three years for the meetinghouse and grounds.  In June, we will have a similar process for the … Continue reading →

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Durham Monthly Meeting Minutes, May 20, 2018

Posted on May 25, 2018 by dougb

Draft Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends convened in worship for the conduct of business on Sunday, May 20, 2018 with 8 people present, and 2 people joining later, for a total of 10. Clerk Susan (Sukie) Rice opened the meeting … Continue reading →

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“Finding Simplicity in My Life,” by Robert Bennett

Posted on May 3, 2018 by dougb

From the May 2018 issue of Friends Journal, The Student Voice Project 2018 on “What Are Quaker Values Anyway?” Finding Simplicity in My Life by Robert Bennett on May 1, 2018 As many people’s lives become more cluttered with events and activities, we … Continue reading →

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Remembering Eileen Babcock and Lavada Caton & Angelo Pane

Posted on May 3, 2018 by dougb

By Sukie Rice We need to mark the passing of three members of Durham Monthly Meeting. It is with real sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen Babcock, who had been a member of Durham Friends Meeting for the … Continue reading →

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“Photons Don’t Fail Us Now,” Song Lyrics by Doug Gwyn

Posted on April 30, 2018 by dougb

April 30, 2018 Former Pastor Doug Gwyn writes, “I’ve been reconnecting with First Friends Meeting in Richmond, where I was pastor for seven years. They have just finished installing solar panels on their roof.  They celebrated the completion of the … Continue reading →

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Friends Camp for Durham Meeting Young People

Posted on April 29, 2018 by dougb

April 28, 2018 By Sukie Rice This year three children from Durham Meeting will attend Friends Camp at China Lake, in part through the scholarships the Meeting is giving to make it possible for these children to go.  We believe … Continue reading →

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State of Society – Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends – 2017

Posted on April 29, 2018 by dougb

April 29, 2018 State of Society — Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends — 2017 In 2017 the State of our Society at Durham Monthly Meeting of Friends was strong, vibrant and energetic. Our trust in our community and shared Quaker … Continue reading →

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Two New Prayer Opportunities

Posted on April 28, 2018 by dougb

April 28, 2018 Ministry and Counsel Announces Two New Prayer Opportunities A new Contemplative Prayer group will meet at the Meetinghouse on Wednesday, May 9 and Tuesday, June 5 from 7:00-8:00pm.  Once the group gets started we’ll figure out where the meeting place should best … Continue reading →

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Friends School Portland Presents Rebecca Traister

Posted on April 24, 2018 by dougb

This event is part of Friends School of Portland‘s ongoing Parenting for Peace lecture series, representing the school’s commitment to providing its larger community with opportunities for inquiry and discernment.   Rebecca Traister is currently writing a book about women, anger, and social/political … Continue reading →

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“The Light In Winter” by Jo-an Jacobus

Posted on April 22, 2018 by dougb

Message at Durham Friends Meeting, April 22, 2018 Today is Earth Day.  The synchronicity of that being the day I give the message was an unexpected fluke.  I was to have given the message last week but things shifted to meet other needs, … Continue reading →

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