Part III (Dear reader, if you missed the first two posts in this series, they are on the blog, part One here; and Part Two here. ) Now, back to the Proposed Minute that will come to BYM Interim Meeting this weekend: Under the heading of << Our witness on the use of money >> … Continue reading More: Big Change for Small Change: Baltimore Yearly Meeting & FUM — Part 3
In an email sent out widely today, FCNL announced the selection of Diane Randall as the choice to succeed retiring Executive Secretary Joe Volk. Who is Diane Randall? Currently she is Executive Director of the Partnership for Strong Communities, a Connecticut non-profit organization “that engages civic and political support to solve homelessness, create affordable housing … Continue reading Flash: FCNL Taps Diane Randall as New Executive Secretary
Part IV (Dear reader, this last post will not likely make much sense if you’re unfamiliar with those that came before. Part i is here; then Part II is here; and Part III is here. ) So, once more into the breach. On the Proposed Minute that’s coming before Baltimore YM this weekend on BYM … Continue reading Grand Finale: Big Change for Small Change: Baltimore Yearly Meeting & FUM — Part 4
NOTE: This post is somewhat “inside baseball,” mainly dealing with Baltimore Yearly Meeting and its relationship with Friends United Meeting. But it may be of interest to some others who are concerned with questions of church governance, challenging religious homophobia, and managing conflicts in church groups. Much of the background is assumed in this initial … Continue reading Big Change for Small Change: Baltimore Yearly Meeting & FUM — Part 1
I went out to do a few errands today, and the following three messages all appeared within an hour or so, within a few miles of each other. And no, I don’t think it was meant to be funny.