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Join us for a weekend of deep learning, spirited resistance, and gentle renewal as autumn colors blanket the hills of western Massachusetts.
This retreat invites queer Friends and allies into a cozy, spacious gathering to share the untold histories of queer inclusion, struggle, and resilience within the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Together, we will honor the past, wrestle with the present, and imagine liberatory futures, while tending to our own spirits in the embrace of community and nature.
What to expect:
- Lively presentations on queer Quaker history and activism;
- Reflective workshops on queer approaches to the Inner Light, worship, and resistance;
- Nourishing meals, fireside conversations, and time for rest; and
- Walks through autumn woods, open sky, and worship
- Whether you’re new to Quakerism or long-steeped in its practice, you are welcome here. Come as you are—with your questions, your longings, your grief, your joy.
Facilitators: Brian Blackmore, Jennifer Newman, and guest leaders
Come make queer Quaker history with warmth, courage, and community this fall.