Spiritual Exploration, Enrichment and Dialogue
(SEED)
Living with Death: A Series of Conversations
First Friday of each month – Living with Death discussion
On the first Friday of each month Tacoma Friends hosts a “Living with Death” discussion. The discussion topic for October 2nd will be determined by those who attend. This is a hybrid meeting, in-person at the meetinghouse and on Zoom ( https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81025496376 ). All are welcome.
Resources for “Living with Death”
A bibliography of readings and other resources used or named in the course of these discussions is available here. Additions to this list are invited via the email address on the bibliography.
Fourth Sunday Second Hours
Tacoma Friends devotes fourth Sunday second hours to spiritual enrichment and exploration. These sessions are both in-person and via Zoom using the same link as Meeting for Worship. Please send topic suggestions to tacomafriendsmeeting@gmail.com
Sunday, September 27th – This will be a relaxed time for people to share how they came to Quakers. It will be fun to hear the paths that have brought us together at Tacoma Friends. All are welcome to attend and there is no pressure to speak. As always, we value the opportunity to listen. Facilitated by Verna.
“Listening Spirituality” Book Circle
Can, and do, personal spiritual practices rooted in the foundational Quaker practice of listening help us find greater peace, hear spiritual guidance available within, enhance well-being, and offer grace for others and the world? Come explore, experiment, strengthen and enrich personal spiritual practice! Using Patricia Loring’s book “A Listening Spirituality, Vol. 1, Personal Spiritual Practices” we will explore, practice, and dialogue about the variety of different kinds of meditation and prayer practices shared in the book.
“Listening Spirituality” is available from various online resources. For more information contact Doug at dougztaylor@yahoo.com. Synopsis of the book from Austin Quakers: https://austinquakers.org/qnut/documents/1173.
Online Zoom, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 6:33 – 8:03 pm PDT, September 16th through December 16th for a total of 7 meetings. Register here for this series. All are invited to join at any time — no prior attendance or fulltime commitment required. Email Doug at dougztaylor@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.
Grateful Gathering Circle
1st Sundays each month beginning Sept. 6, 8-9:30am Pacific Time via Zoom.
Gatherings provide community connection, invigorating reflection and conversation, and practical tools for living a meaningful and flourishing life. They are open to anyone seeking inspiration, resources, and fellowship for living life with purpose and joy.
Through ongoing engagement and dialogue, exploring themes such as “Say Yes to Joy, Awaken Your Senses, Befriend Imperfection, and Connect with the Natural World,” participants and hosts develop a vital sense of community, while deepening understanding of themselves and others for meaningful service in the world. Please join us! Register here. All are invited to join at any time. No prior attendance or fulltime commitment required. Contact Doug at dougztaylor@yahoo.com for the Zoom link.