Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

of the Religious Society of Friends

artists

Café Darkness In-Person Writing Workshop for People of Color

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Join K. Melchor Quick Hall, Joanne Daley, and Danie “Ocean” Jackson at Pendle Hill

Writing in fields dominated by white writers, editors, and publishers can be an exhausting experience. Café Darkness brings together people of color to share our works-in-progress, celebrate our diverse voices, confront our common barriers, and build a community of support for the challenges ahead. We are looking to connect across genre to the written text, the spoken word, and the body’s language. Although this trio of facilitators brings a range of skills, Melchor is an educator and the author and editor of academic manuscripts, Danie is a singer-songwriter and life coach, and Joanne is a bodyworker and healer. This workshop aims for a well-rounded exploration of the legacies, dedications, texts, sounds, and bodily manifestations of writing by people of color. We hope that you will join us!
For more information, to register, or to apply for financial aid, please visit: https://pendlehill.org/events/cafe-darkness-in-person-writing-workshop-for-people-of-color/

 

New Years: Creative Playfulness and Prayer with Jesse White

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A New Year’s Arts and Spirituality Online Retreat with Jesse White Tuesday evenings in January, 6-8pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom.

Begin the New Year with creative renewal! Experience creative playfulness, childlike wonder, and visual prayer in this experiential and restorative retreat. We will create ourselves anew while deepening our sense connection to God and to one another. Together we will explore, learn, listen, discern, create, reflect, pray, and share in wonder. All are welcome. No particular artistic/creative experience or skills are required. A cleared space to work, and a computer, tablet, or phone with a webcam/camera are recommended for this online retreat.

For more information and to register please visit: https://pendlehill.org/events/pendle-hills-reading-group-october-2/

 

 

New Years: Creative Playfulness and Prayer with Jesse White

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A New Year’s Arts and Spirituality Online Retreat with Jesse White Tuesday evenings in January, 6-8pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom.

Begin the New Year with creative renewal! Experience creative playfulness, childlike wonder, and visual prayer in this experiential and restorative retreat. We will create ourselves anew while deepening our sense connection to God and to one another. Together we will explore, learn, listen, discern, create, reflect, pray, and share in wonder. All are welcome. No particular artistic/creative experience or skills are required. A cleared space to work, and a computer, tablet, or phone with a webcam/camera are recommended for this online retreat.

For more information and to register please visit: https://pendlehill.org/events/pendle-hills-reading-group-october-2/

 

 

New Years: Creative Playfulness and Prayer with Jesse White

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A New Year’s Arts and Spirituality Online Retreat with Jesse White Tuesday evenings in January, 6-8pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom.

Begin the New Year with creative renewal! Experience creative playfulness, childlike wonder, and visual prayer in this experiential and restorative retreat. We will create ourselves anew while deepening our sense connection to God and to one another. Together we will explore, learn, listen, discern, create, reflect, pray, and share in wonder. All are welcome. No particular artistic/creative experience or skills are required. A cleared space to work, and a computer, tablet, or phone with a webcam/camera are recommended for this online retreat.

For more information and to register please visit: https://pendlehill.org/events/pendle-hills-reading-group-october-2/

 

 

New Years: Creative Playfulness and Prayer with Jesse White

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A New Year’s Arts and Spirituality Online Retreat with Jesse White Tuesday evenings in January, 6-8pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom.

Begin the New Year with creative renewal! Experience creative playfulness, childlike wonder, and visual prayer in this experiential and restorative retreat. We will create ourselves anew while deepening our sense connection to God and to one another. Together we will explore, learn, listen, discern, create, reflect, pray, and share in wonder. All are welcome. No particular artistic/creative experience or skills are required. A cleared space to work, and a computer, tablet, or phone with a webcam/camera are recommended for this online retreat.

For more information and to register please visit: https://pendlehill.org/events/pendle-hills-reading-group-october-2/

 

 

A Stellar New Year’s Eve Concert with Maestro Karl Middleman & Co.

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Dec 31, 8:00pm – 10:00pm Eastern Time

Livestreamed from Pendle Hill

Hosted by Maestro Karl Middleman, this concert features the celestial photos and narrative of professional planetarium operator/lecturer Kevin Witman, accompanied by harpist Janet Witman. Other exciting music will be provided by guests, Dori and Jeremy Middleman(cello and French horn), Jeremy Ong (trombone), and Risa Okina (piano).

For more information or to register, visit:

https://pendlehill.org/events/a-stellar-new-years-eve-concert/

Women Quaker Artists: Dame Judi Dench, Bonnie Raitt, Sandra Boynton and Signe Wilkinson

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Today, Quakers are known to be actively involved in the creative and performing arts community; they are artists, actors, musicians, and lend their meetinghouses for art shows and performances.

It wasn’t always like this–George Fox (whose powerful vocal ministry sparked the Quaker faith in 1652) was against ornamentation in religion and viewed it as a distraction. Theater, dance, and musical performances were seen as leading Friends away from an investment in faith and virtuous reflection.

Over the years, that reality has evolved. Among many respected artists, Quaker artists have made a pronounced impact in their fields with their artistic abilities.

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