Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

of the Religious Society of Friends

Women Artists

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

Written on:

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/

 

 

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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