From September 16–20, six of us gathered at Cape Hatteras for a spiritual retreat, our second September spending time together in fellowship and friendship. We were not sure that we would be able to go due to Hurricane Dorian, which had passed over the island a week earlier. The eye
Voices for Valeria
This past October, our Peace and Social Concerns Committee organized a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Valeria, the toddler who drowned along with her father Oscar as they tried to cross the Rio Grande River, as well as all those who remain in detention at our country’s southern border. We
Artsy Fartsy Festivities
The Artsy Fartsy kids immediately settled into the comfortable First-Day School room, dangling over the mod chairs and lounging on the fluffy carpet. “I want to live here,” one remarked. That’s how instantly they felt welcomed at Cincinnati Friends Meeting on a recent Saturday in December, when we held our
The Gift of Giving
I’m writing this on a cool, rainy November evening. There’s a small blaze in the fireplace and I’m wearing a favorite sweater. My little dog is curled up on the couch next to the desk. It’s a perfect time to settle in and attend to our Meeting’s monthly bills, balance
Beyond the Budget
We have had an amazing year of sharing, giving, and supporting at Cincinnati Friends Meeting. The giving for projects, drives, and events has been generous and filled with heartfelt care and love, thanks to all our members, attenders, and volunteers. Those we have been honored to serve must surely feel