[YAF-announce] Quaker Studies: REJOICE, November 1, sign up now

[Sarah Spencer]

Quaker Studies presents
Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:30 am – 5 pm
Be not afraid:
Embracing Passion, Love & Praise as Friends
with
Peter Blood-Patterson
at Friends Meeting at Cambridge
tuition $30
$35 if paid at the workshop

                "Entirely fearless; absurdly happy; and always in
                trouble.” Shouldn't that quote from Dr. Maltby describe
                us Quakers? Yet, the only one of those three qualities
                we seem to lay claim to is "always in trouble." (Whether
                we deserve to claim that is a question for another time.)
                Is this kind of faith consistent with deep respect for
                the beliefs and experiences of others? with disciplined
                spiritual practices? Why do many Friends seem cautious
                and held back both with each other and with the outside
                world? How would our faith community be changed if we
                let go of self-imposed limits, expectations and fears
                that keep us from fully knowing this aspect of our
                spirituality?
                Drawing on the Bible, the poetry of Rumi and Hafiz, and
                other spiritual writings, Peter will seek to challenge
                us and open doors in us to fuller, more trusting life in
                God. The retreat will include worship sharing,
                discussion, individual journaling and song.
                *Peter Blood-Patterson* has written, taught and led
                retreats for Friends for over 30 years. He is a graduate
                of the two year training program in spiritual direction
                at the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, a
                member of Mt Toby Meeting and a member of the NEYM
                Working Group on Sexuality and Spirituality. Friends
                enjoyed his workshop on the Bible at New England Yearly
                Meeting in 2007. (Yes, Peter is co-editor of Rise up
                Singing!)

                *Reserve a place at the workshop. *Reply to this email
                with the information listed below.*
                *To learn more (and to get a fler so you can register)
                go to the Quaker Studies web site
                <http://www.bhfh.org/qsp/QspIndex.html>, where you can
                download the flier so you can mail in your registration
                & check.

                Name:
                Address:

                Phone:
                Do you need tuition assistance?

                The coordinator, Sarah Spencer, will reply to your email
                to confirm that you have reserved a place. To complete
                your registration (and save $5) you can then mail your
                tuition check in. Or you can pay $35 on the day of the
                workshop.

                TUITION AID is available. email or phone Sarah -
                617-965-7042. Don't let cost keep you from participating!