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The Renovation Begins! |
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 Implementation of our Meeting's plan for renovation and improvement of the meeting house got off to a bang on June 3 when Tom Abernathy hammered the final nail into the new shutters -- which marked the official beginning of the first phase of the renovation project. Scarsdale Meeting Friends were joined by members of Congregation M'vakshe Derekh to cheer Tom's good hammering; then all went inside to, first, learn about funding plans for the project (and how Friends could help); and also to partake in a fabulous celebratory lunch! Blueprints of every phase of the project were on display, and all were given a brochure which describes the project. (If you would like a brochure, to see the plans or to learn more about the project, please speak to any member of the renovations committee: Mary Eagleson, Elin Waring, Anne Wright, Alice Clague, Sue Weisfeld, Bob Lohaus or Tom Abernathy.)
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Advice and Queries
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Friends are earnestly cautioned against the taking of
arms against any person, since "all outward wars and strife
and fightings with outward weapons" are contrary to our
Christian testimony. Friends should beware of supporting preparations
for war even indirectly, and should examine in this light such
matters as non-combatant military service, cooperation with
conscription, employment or investment in war industries, and
voluntary payment of war taxes. When their actions are
carefully considered, Friends must be prepared to accept the
consequences of their convictions. Friends are advised to maintain our
testimony against war by endeavoring to exert an influence in
favor of peaceful principles and the settlement of all differences
by peaceful methods. They should lend support to all that
strengthens international friendship and understanding and give
active help to movements that substitute cooperation and justice
for force and intimidation.
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