Adult and Family Forums and Events 2026
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Bible Study 2026 - Quaker Style - 9:45am to 10:45am
We will continue with our Bible Study through the winter and spring but with fewer sessions due to other programming. We are reading the Book of Luke. All are welcome, even if you have not participated before. Bibles are available at the Meetinghouse or you can bring your own. We are using the Quaker Method of Studying the Bible by Joanne and Larry Spears. Dates and passages are listed below. Dates may change if we are able to add more time slots at the 9:45am to 10:45am hour.
Bible Study will start promptly at 9:45am on the following Sundays
2/1/2026 - Luke 6: 1-11
3/22/2026 – Luke 6: 12-26
4/19/2026 - Luke 6: 27-42
5/3/2026 - Luke 6: 43-45–
5/24/2026 - Luke 6: 46-49
6/7/2026 - Luke 7: 1-10
6/28/2026 – Luke 7: 11-17
7/5/2026 – Luke 7: 18-35
Summer dates will be announced later
After we read the passage, we ponder the queries below.
1. What is the author's main point in this passage? (MAIN POINT)
2. What new light do I find in this particular reading of this passage of the text? (NEW LIGHT)
3. Is this passage true to my experience? (TRUTH)
4. What are the implications of this passage for my life? (IMPLICATIONS)
5. What problems do I have with this passage? (PROBLEMS)
Spring/Summer Book Group
Book Study - Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
June 8, 6:30 pm we will read the first 3 chapters
Next Meeting is July 13
After that it will be the first Monday of the month through the summer and early fall.
Parable of the Talents...We are born, Not with purpose, But with potential.
This dialogue is taken from the opening paragraphs of the Nebula Award winner for Best Novel by Octavia E. Butler, which is the sequel to "Parable of the Sower." The story continues the saga of Lauren Oya Olamina as she, and those who are surviving alongside of her, make their way in a United States that is startlingly similar to the one we find ourselves living in currently...
Where: 2nd Floor of Meeting house and Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84401584935?pwd=9rUuDVOdGJEnnpv6k2RwWdl3DG44ag.1
Facilitator is Colleen Scott
June 19, 2026 - Starting at 5:30pm, Womens Group PICNIC
- Down by the Riverside
Gather from 5:30 on, with meal starting at 6 / 6:15.
WHERE: FORT HUNTER AT THE WEST PAVILLION
5300 N. Front St Harrisburg
Turn in the main entrance (on the river side of the park) and take a left into the parking lot. The West Pavilion sits between the parking lot and the river, with minimal steps involved.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Bring a dish to share.
Set-ups provided- tablecloths, paper plates, plastic silverware, napkins, drink cups and cold water.
Bring a friend! YES - there will be singing!
What more might one ask? ...Food, friends and fellowship “down by the riverside.”
For more information contact Nancy Williams
nanhomesweethome@gmail.com
or
Nancy Alleman
June 21, 2026, 9:45 to 10:45am - Music with Marci!!!
Let's Sing and "Bring in" the Summer!
Marci Pickering will lead us as we sing
favorite summery songs,
rounds and favorites
from our Friends Hymnal...
and beyond
Let's make a joyful sound!
June 28, 2026, 12:30pm – Potluck Picnic by the River!
Potluck picnic by the Susquehanna River
Time: arrive at 12:30pm. Picnic Lunch at 1:30pm
1742 Water Street, Middletown
Dave Graybill 717-805-3031
Robbie Kirch 541-646-6189
Join us for the afternoon and evening at our home for a gathering of friends. Depending on river and weather conditions, kayaks and boat rides will be available. Please bring your own chairs, a dish to share, and BYOB.
