Durham Friends Woman’s Society Meeting Minutes, January 19, 2026
Present: Dorothy Curtis, President, Nancy Marstaller, Treasurer, Qat Langlier, Kim Bolshaw, Joyce Gibson. On Zoom: Susan Gilbert, Secretary.
Cards: For Friends.
Program and Devotions: We took turns reading from Blueprints Volume 82, “Love in Many Languages” Lesson 4 “Sharing the Language of Love with Strangers” by Sue McCraken. Scripture: Hebrews 13:1a “Stay on good terms with each other, held together by love.” Sue, a self described introvert, later in life found that by reaching out, just smiling and asking questions on how others were doing connected her with strangers in sharing the language of love.
Treasurer’s Report: The silent auction raised $546.50, half of which was sent to Tedford Housing and half to Warm Thy Neighbor. We have $175.20 in our account. $20. raised from Dorothy Curtis’ grape jelly will be sent to LACO. $100. from the Hinshaw family given in thanks for Ed’s Memorial Service will be divided between SASSMM – Sexual Assault Services of Midcoast Maine, and New Beginnings. We will look at Wayfinder Schools for future donations.
Minutes: Susan read the 12.15.’25 Minutes.
Tedford Meal: The January 1 Tedford meal was baked chicken, roasted potatoes, a side vegetable, salad, drinks and dessert. The February 2 Tedford Meal Team C leader is Sarah Sprogell. Durham Friends provide dinner for Tedford House on the first Monday of each month. Contributions of prepared food or money for Tedford meals are always welcome.
Next Meeting: February 16, 2026, 7 PM.
Other Business: We appreciated Dan Henton’s contribution of two extra large lasagna dishes to Ed Hinshaw’s Memorial lunch. Thank you to all who brought food and helped with the clean up. Dorothy Curtis has completed a beautiful, group embroidered quilt for Craig Freshley’s daughter Dana, who is expecting a girl. It will be presented at Meeting for Worship when Craig is present.
Dorothy closed the meeting with a quote from Martin Luther King:
Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.
Respectfully Submitted, Susan Gilbert
