Details
Belfast Area Friends invite you to the Vassalboro Quarterly Meeting, which will again be held at the Belfast United Methodist Church, 23 Mill Lane in East Belfast.
The program will include a morning presentation given by Portland Friend Genna Ulrich, Rediscovering the Gathered Meeting. And after lunch, Belfast Friend Allyssa Gregory will offer a forester's perspective on stewardship of Maine forests. Allyssa was recently nominated to Waldo County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Tentative Schedule
8:30 - 9:10: Breakfast, visiting (in the fellowship space near the kitchen)
9:15 - 10:15: Move to sanctuary for Welcome & Acknowledgment, followed by Meeting for Worship
10:15 - 10:25: Break to stretch
10:30 - Noon: Presentation by Genna Ulrich:
Rediscovering the Gathered Meeting
In our present condition, it is rare to truly experience ourselves as the gathered Body of Christ—with Christ as the head. What changes might yield Meetings that are newly willing to have this experience of gathered unity and called purpose together?
Noon - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Presentation by Allyssa Gregory:
Building a Relationship with the Maine Woodlands
Drawing on her experience as Maine Forest Service District Forester for the MidCoast, Allyssa will talk about forestry best practice for Maine birds and fish, and the conservation landscape certification program. In addition, she'll provide information on Wabanaki Alliance work with Ash genetics, closing with a woodland mindfulness activity.
2:00 - 3:00 Informal worship sharing, wrap-up, and cleanup
Belfast will provide morning coffee/tea and soups/stews.
Please help us by bringing fruit, bread, or desserts.
It would be appreciated if you would let us know that you plan to attend
