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SUMMARY:Friendly Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:October 11 from 11am-3pm at Hockessin Meeting\nMusic\, Crafts\, Games\, Food\, and more!\n1501 Old Wilmington Road\, Hockessin\, DE 19707\nflyer for FFD\n 
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LOCATION:Hockessin Meeting\, 1501 Old Wilmington Road\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Conversation about AWE
DESCRIPTION:AWE 20251015 – flyer \nWednesday\, October 16 6:30pm – Zoom Link: AWE at WFM\nhosted by Susan Ploeg and Mary Leahan of Willistown Friends Meeting Religious Education Committee\n“Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your current understanding of the world.” – Dacher Keltner\nJoin this discussion of how we are experiencing moments of awe\, whether by nature\, moral beauty\, collective effervescence or any way it arrives. \nThe discussion is inspired by the “Awe” book\, but you do not need to read the book to actively participate. You can purchase a copy from Bookshop.org here. \nYou may enjoy listening to the interview with the author by Krista Tippett on the “On Being” podcast found at: Awe and a Meaningful Life Why Awe is Such an Important Emotion \n 
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/a-conversation-about-awe/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:Rethink Poverty - Poverty Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Kennett Area Community Service and others bring to our communities a chance to learn about poverty. \nWe are writing to personally invite you and your networks to a powerful event designed to deepen our community’s understanding of the challenges of poverty. On Friday\, October 17th\, from 10 AM to 1 PM\, several Chester County organizations\, including KACS\, will be co-hosting a Poverty Simulation at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Coatesville. \nThis interactive experience is more than just a presentation; it’s a chance to walk in someone else’s shoes. Participants take on the roles of families\, making difficult\, real-world decisions about how to budget limited resources and navigate complex systems. Meanwhile\, volunteers staff crucial community stations\, from banks and schools to employers\, seeing firsthand how systemic barriers impact daily life. \nThe simulation’s impact is transformative. It fosters empathy and a deeper perspective on the difficult choices many families face—like having to choose between paying rent\, buying food\, or getting necessary medication. For elected officials\, social leaders\, and faith community members\, this is an invaluable opportunity to: \n\nGain firsthand insight into the daily struggles of your constituents and community members.\n\n\nIdentify systemic barriers and understand how policies directly affect people’s lives.\n\n\nConnect with other leaders dedicated to finding collaborative solutions to poverty.\n\nWe would like to encourage you to participate and to share this invitation within your network. This event is free and open to all\, but registration is required. By coming together\, we can learn\, reflect\, and take meaningful action to build a more supportive community. \nRegister as a participant: tinyurl.com/PovSim25 \n  \n 
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/rethink-poverty-poverty-simulation/
LOCATION:PA
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SUMMARY:Western Quarterly Meeting at London Grove
DESCRIPTION:8:45 – 9:30 AM Welcome and Morning Fellowship\n        Coffee\, Cider\, and Baked Goods\n9:30 – 10:15 AM Meeting for Worship – All Together!\n10:15-11:45AM Childrens Program –  a play!\nThe Mixing Stick to be performed about 11:45am\n10:45 -11:45 AM Program:\nSupporting Our Migrant Neighbors\nGonzalo Cano from KACS (Kennett Area Community Services)\nand\nMelissa Pacella from SILO (Serving\, Inspiring\, and Loving\nOthers) in Oxford)\nEach will talk about current emergency situations among the\npeople they serve–our neighbors\, and how we can help.\n12:00 – 1:00 Lunch\nLondon Grove invites us to share in their traditional October\nFrugal Meal.\n1:00pm – meeting for worship with attention to business\nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89274173199\nQuarterly Meeting Flyer
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/quarterly-meeting-at-london-grove/
LOCATION:London Grove Friends Meeting\, 500 W. Street Road \, Kennett Square\, 19344\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Rising
DESCRIPTION:Community Rising facilitated session. Sunday\, October 19th\, 3-5 pm. Kennett Friends Meeting\, 125 W. Sickle Street\, Kennett Square PA 19390. \nCommunity Rising is a monthly facilitated gathering that brings together neighbors\, leaders\, and voices from diverse walks of life to reflect on the challenges facing our nation and our local communities. Rooted in honesty and hope\, the circle creates space for people to share concerns\, listen deeply across differences\, and imagine new possibilities for renewal. Each session blends open dialogue with guided reflection\, helping participants move beyond division toward common ground. By coming together regularly\, Community Rising seeks to nurture connection\, courage\, and collective action for the common good.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/community-rising/
LOCATION:Kennett Friends Meeting\, 125 W. Sickle Street\, Kennett Square \, PA\, 19348\, United States
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