Announcements and Statements

Movie Nights Resume! God + Country, Sunday, September 20, 5 PM

This 2024 documentary explores the rise of Christian Nationalism in the U.S. and its effect on both democracy and Christianity. It includes commentary from Rev. William Barber, Sister Simone Campbell, Reza Aslan, David French, and others. Share snacks, hot and cold drinks, and good conversation at this free in-person event.

Day of Action at Tacoma Friends, Saturday, September 19th, 9 am to 1 pm

All are welcome to attend this fun and meaningful event. We will put native plants in areas recently cleared of invasive species, enjoy food together and use worship to center our commitment to a healthy, vibrant meetinghouse landscape. All supplies will be provided.

Meal Train for Bonnie

Meal Train for Bonnie Harris Due to an injury our friend, Bonnie, can use some help with meals. Clink on this link to join the meal train. If you have questions you can text: 253 227-4025.

Help for Miranda and her sons

Friend Miranda is on the verge of becoming homeless due to a health crisis and complicating factors. Go to this gofundme link to learn more. No donation is too small. Fundraiser by Sara Holloway : Support Miranda Wright’s Housing Crisis

Quaker Earthcare Witness Fundraiser, Sept. 17 at University Friends, 6-9 PM

Worthy of Our Times is the theme for a QEW fundraiser at University Friends Meetinghouse, 4001 9th Ave NE, Seatle, WA 98105. Join QEW staff Keith Runyan & Jonny Costello for an intimate vegan dinner and discussion of how Quakers can respond to our times with courage and hope. To register go to QEW Seattle Fundraiser September 2026 – QEW

Peace and Social Justice Committee Resources

Possible exhibit available to Tacoma Friends in November from Visualizing Palestine and American Friends Service Committee. To see panels in the display go to: Downloadable Exhibit – Visualizing Palestine

Book study to learn about the Doctrine of Discovery: The Land is Not Empty, Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery by Sarah Augustine. The book is available through multiple vendors. Here is one choice: The Land Is Not Empty a book by Sarah Augustine – Bookshop.org US

Conscientious Objector Training

Salmon Bay Friends is hosting a Conscientious Objector Training on Sept 12 from 1:30-4pm.  Location: Phinney Neighborhood Center 6532 Phinney Ave N, Room 7. For ages 14-25. Individuals older than this age range are welcome but will be asked to remain silent and prioritize the voices of those ages 14-25.  More details and registration here.

Right Sharing of World Resources “Money, Self, and Community” Workshop September 17 through October 8.

This online workshop meets weekly on Thursdays at 4:30 pm PT for 4 90-minute sessions (starting Sept. 17 and ending Oct. 8). It explores how money profoundly shapes our lives, our relationships, and our communities. Go to Money, Self, and Community (a virtual workshop, every Thursday for four weeks) – Right Sharing of World Resources for more information and for the registration link.

Promoting Biodiversity in an Era of Climate Change

Quaker EarthCare Witness (QEW) recommends a 10-week course on promoting biodiversity in an era of climate change that is offered by the Symbiosis Team, a group of lifelong learners of all ages who have been building a community to support each other through the hard reality of climate change.  The instructor, Jim Laurie, makes deep science accessible, and the group discussion is flowing and emergent.  Participants will discover how Mother Trees and mycorrhizal networks support forest resilience, how beavers and grazing animals can restore landscapes, and how biodiversity can help rebuild healthy water and carbon cycles.  The course runs weekly on Wednesdays from Sept 16 through Nov 18, with two class times available: 12–2 pm ET and 7–9 pm ET. For more information and registration, visit bio4climate.org.

Opportunities

Donations for the unhoused. Now that warmer months are here there is a need for water bottles – both disposable and reusable – and towels. If you bring these to the meetinghouse, just put them in the purple tub at the back of the meeting room. We have volunteers who will deliver them for distribution.

Resources for Immigrant Families

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families provides resources for immigrant families and those who are helping them navigate these difficult times. Go to DCYF | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and learn more by clicking on the Family Separation Rapid Response Team button.

Link to divestment strategies offered by the American Friends Service Committee: How to Divest | AFSC Investigate. Go to Home | American Friends Service Committee for additional information about Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) efforts.

Ongoing Peaceful Demonstrations in Tacoma:

• The corner of 38^th and Steel, Saturdays from 2-3pm regarding the conflict in Palestine.
• 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 5 to 6 pm at the corner of Sprague and 6th (at the corner of Hilltop Heritage Middle School). The organizers are an independent Love>Fear Group composed of people from various faith traditions. will be standing on Monday, March 9th from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m, on the corner of 6th and Sprague. People stand in opposition to fascism and war. They use positive messages and strive for non-violence in speech and action.
• March 28th – various locations – No Kings Day.

Homeless Outreach – Bring a case of bottled water or other food/supplies to the meetinghouse for distribution to people living homeless.

Contact your State legislator through Welcome to the Washington State Legislature or go to Home — Quaker Voice for more information about legislative issues here in Washington State.

Learn about Federal issues and contact Congress by visiting Home | Friends Committee On National Legislation

Community Statements

Tacoma Friends Minute on Peace “Quakers believe there is that of God in everyone. To harm another person is to harm God’s dwelling place. Peace is more than a sense of calm or a rejection of violence. Peace is a way of life . . .”

Tacoma Friends Minute on Inclusion “Tacoma Friends Meeting (Quakers) is a community of people from a variety of races, colors, ethnicities, national origins, (dis)abilities and attributes, sexual orientations, gender identities, and their expressions. . . .:

Audio of Tacoma Friend Minute on continued suffering and death in Gaza Friend Louisa Beal recorded our Minute as a PSA for KTAH Radio Tacoma 101.9 FM. The QR code below takes you to audio of the PSA.

Tacoma Friends Updated Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza, approved by Meeting for Business June, 2025

Tacoma Friends Minute on Conflict in Israel and Gaza, approved by Meeting for Business January 14, 2024

TFM Land Acknowledgement that the meeting house sits on Puyallup Tribe unceded territory, recognition of our responsibility for harm, ongoing commitment to right relationships, and repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery.

2025 State of the Society Report “Mixed joy and grief as we gained new friends and mourned the loss of dear loved ones. . . .”