Winter 2018 Quarterly Meeting: Feb 23-25, 2018
Dear Friends Far and Near,
We on the MGOF planning committee are hoping that you will consider coming to our winter gathering this year at Camp
Mak-a-Dream on the weekend of February 23rd through 25th. It has proven to be a wonderful place to gather for fellowship, fun, music, reflection and retreat time to gather our blessed community. Our tradition of bringing our community together in mid-winter has been enriched by the move to this location, which offers opportunities such as moonlight frosty hot-tubbing, sledding, or XC skiing if the weather cooperates.
Do come join us for what promises to be a memorable time together.
We on the MGOF planning committee are hoping that you will consider coming to our winter gathering this year at Camp
Mak-a-Dream on the weekend of February 23rd through 25th. It has proven to be a wonderful place to gather for fellowship, fun, music, reflection and retreat time to gather our blessed community. Our tradition of bringing our community together in mid-winter has been enriched by the move to this location, which offers opportunities such as moonlight frosty hot-tubbing, sledding, or XC skiing if the weather cooperates.
Do come join us for what promises to be a memorable time together.
Theme: Exploring our responses to violence
From early in our history, Quakers have taken a clear stand for peace and our Peace Testimony is well known and widely accepted. In part, North Pacific Yearly Meeting's Faith and Practice states; "As we work for peace in the world, we search out the seeds of war in ourselves and in our way of life. We refuse to join in actions which lead to destruction and death. We seek ways to cooperate to save life and strengthen the bonds of unity among all people."
As Friends we are challenged not only to oppose the violence we witness in the world today but also to build avenues of hope and empowerment. Jack Rowan, currently from Spokane (and Missoula), will lead us in an exploration of alternatives to violence and the leadings of our faith.
After Jack's presentation we will explore our responses more deeply in small worship sharing groups.Interest groups will be meeting on Saturday afternoon. Please consider leading a group if you have a topic of interest.
As always, the weekend will provide many chances for both deep connection and joy-filled times. As always, there will be childcare and fun with children, music-making and worship together. We hope you'll join us!
As Friends we are challenged not only to oppose the violence we witness in the world today but also to build avenues of hope and empowerment. Jack Rowan, currently from Spokane (and Missoula), will lead us in an exploration of alternatives to violence and the leadings of our faith.
After Jack's presentation we will explore our responses more deeply in small worship sharing groups.Interest groups will be meeting on Saturday afternoon. Please consider leading a group if you have a topic of interest.
As always, the weekend will provide many chances for both deep connection and joy-filled times. As always, there will be childcare and fun with children, music-making and worship together. We hope you'll join us!
Registration
mgof_registration_winter_2018.pdf |
This year we are offering Friends the opportunity to "pay as your are led." We have faith in our abundance and hope that all who wish to attend will attend. Regardless of finances, we hope you will come and partake in the Gathering. WE ask that you please fill out and mail in a registration form so that we can plan for the event. When you register, you may also offer support, as you are so led.
Agenda
** Children's program co-occurs with items marked by an asterisk!
Friday, Feb 23rd
3-4:20 Ministry and Council Meeting
4:00 Registration Begins
4:30-5:50 Steering Committee Meeting
6:00-7:00 Potluck Dinner
7:00-8:30 Gathering in the Lodge Check-in and Fellowship for all folks, young and old.
Saturday, Feb 24
7:00 Early Morning Worship in the lodge Breakfast on your own
**8:30-10:00 Plenary Session in the lodge
**10:30-12:00 Worship Sharing
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 Interest Groups
2:45 - 3:30Free Time with snacks available
**3:30-5:30 Meeting for Worship for Business 6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:30-9:00 Community Night
9:00 Singing!!
Sunday Feb 25
7:00 Early Morning Worship in the lodge Breakfast on your own
**830-10 Worship Sharing
10:15-11:15 Singing!!
**11:30-12 Silent Worship
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00 Clean Rooms and Say Goodbye!
Friday, Feb 23rd
3-4:20 Ministry and Council Meeting
4:00 Registration Begins
4:30-5:50 Steering Committee Meeting
6:00-7:00 Potluck Dinner
7:00-8:30 Gathering in the Lodge Check-in and Fellowship for all folks, young and old.
Saturday, Feb 24
7:00 Early Morning Worship in the lodge Breakfast on your own
**8:30-10:00 Plenary Session in the lodge
**10:30-12:00 Worship Sharing
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 Interest Groups
2:45 - 3:30Free Time with snacks available
**3:30-5:30 Meeting for Worship for Business 6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:30-9:00 Community Night
9:00 Singing!!
Sunday Feb 25
7:00 Early Morning Worship in the lodge Breakfast on your own
**830-10 Worship Sharing
10:15-11:15 Singing!!
**11:30-12 Silent Worship
12:00- 1:00 Lunch
1:00 Clean Rooms and Say Goodbye!
Directions
When you arrive at the Gold Creek exit #166 on I-90, head south across the Clark Fork River and continue approximately 1⁄2 mile until you see the small white church on your right. Turn right at the church, pass under the 6C Ranches sign, then turn left and drive up the hill, passing under the Camp Mak-A-Dream sign. The parking lot will be up the hill on your left.
Notables...
1. NO PETS!
2. Bring ALL bedding including pillows, blankets, sheets, pillowcases and towels.
3. Towels are available for the hot tub. Please bring a towel for your personal needs.
4. Tea and coffee will be available in the lodge, but the cabins also have the equipment for making tea and coffee. Please bring coffee and tea supplies if you intend to use the equipment in the cabins.
5. We will use cabins separate from the main lodge. Each has two dorm rooms housing 7 persons each (lower bunks), two bathrooms and one single room with two twins. All facilities are accessible.
6. Bring skis, sleds, snow shoes and boots.
7. There is an activity room with ping pong, foosball, TV and pool tables.
8. We will not be providing breakfasts. Please bring your own breakfast foods.
2. Bring ALL bedding including pillows, blankets, sheets, pillowcases and towels.
3. Towels are available for the hot tub. Please bring a towel for your personal needs.
4. Tea and coffee will be available in the lodge, but the cabins also have the equipment for making tea and coffee. Please bring coffee and tea supplies if you intend to use the equipment in the cabins.
5. We will use cabins separate from the main lodge. Each has two dorm rooms housing 7 persons each (lower bunks), two bathrooms and one single room with two twins. All facilities are accessible.
6. Bring skis, sleds, snow shoes and boots.
7. There is an activity room with ping pong, foosball, TV and pool tables.
8. We will not be providing breakfasts. Please bring your own breakfast foods.