Cincinnati Friends Meeting (CFM) new member Charles “Charlie” Wallner has developed a career philosophy that sounds fairly spiritual. As a longtime community organizer, Charles said, “I’m not against a top-down or bottom-up approach to community outreach, but I think you’ve got to have a mesh. No one goes to work
Profiles
Stories about new members and attenders, as well as memorials
Remembering Todd Van Beck
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult pains that we endure as humans. When that death is unexpected, as in the case of Todd Van Beck, the pain is even greater. On Tuesday evening May 23, I sat with 13 others in the library at
For Ann Criswell, Quaker Clearness Provides a Voice and Courage
With each move, and there have been many, new Cincinnati Friends Meeting (CFM) member Ann Criswell finds a spiritual home. Beginning with the Lafayette, IN, Methodist Church she attended as a child—“shepherded there by my Great Aunt Irma, the organist”—Ann’s spiritual journey has revolved around community. “My family was so
Judy Leasure…Faithful Servant
For many years Judy Leasure has served as the Editor of the Traveling Friend. She recently decided to step down from this position, which saddened many of us. Judy produced a newsletter that went far beyond the regular announcement of upcoming events, and a summary of past events. Under Judy’s
For New Member Mardi Fallon, CFM Is a Return to Mystical Roots
New Cincinnati Friends Meeting (CFM) member Mardi Fallon’s spiritual path began as a child “with peak experiences” and a devout Catholic upbringing. She dipped into Buddhism and worshiped for five years with Community Friends Meeting before discovering her current spiritual home. A desire to get back in touch with those