Bulletin 05.01.2020

Recording Candidates

One of the features of Recording in Sierra-Cascades Yearly Meeting of Friends is that following clearness of the candidate and the Committee for the Nurture of Ministry, there is a 30-day comment period. This is an opportunity for all of us to give affirmations and/or concerns.

We have three candidates for recording so far this year:

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Thursdays with Friends

Thursdays with Friends is a new online conversation series brought to you by FCNL during this period of great difficulty when we are isolated from our loved ones. It is a brief 30-minute community chat on issues that Quakers and people of faith are compelled to continue to work on, whatever the circumstances we find ourselves in.

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Stories to Share

Do you have a story to share with this community about how you are discovering joy and hope in this season of "stay home" confinement? Where have you seen opportunities for faith communities to be helpful to their communities right now? Is there something your local meeting is doing right now that you find wonderful? Please send your stories or reports to newsletter@scymf.org for possible inclusion in one of our weekly newsletters over the coming weeks. Thank you!

Quaker Voluntary Service

QVS is hiring for the part-time position of Portland Coordinator in Portland, OR!

We're seeking a motivated, Quaker-Friendly, self-directed individual who feels passionate about supporting young adults during their year of working for social justice, exploring spirituality, and living in community. Someone in this role will work extensively with QVS Fellows, local Quakers and area nonprofits.

Read more about the job description on our website: www.quakervoluntaryservice.org/employment-at-qvs/

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, with priority given to those received before May 4th. The position would begin in July to allow for several weeks of overlap with Portland staff and current Fellows / program year!

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to QVS Director of Program, Mike Huber, mike@quakervoluntaryservice.org.

Abundance

“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).

I think this is one of those times where Jesus isn’t alluding to something super specific as much as giving his hearers something to consider, to discuss, to ponder and even be haunted by while out for a walk. Maybe his listeners got together later in “breakout sessions” and asked each other, “What do you think makes life abundant? What is life to the full?” Maybe as more and more folks shared their “take” on the question, a collective vision – an abundant vision – began to emerge, containing all the nuances and particularities of each person’s hopes, needs, joys, and sense of “fullness” and “abundance.”

How about you? What is this “life” that Jesus wishes for others? For whom does he wish this? What does it mean to experience life abundantly?

How are you experiencing “abundant” life?

—Matt Boswell, Camas Friends