Howdy, Friends-
Meeting for Worship:
Please join us this Sunday, Feb 8, in one of three ways to attend Meeting for Worship: “Plain” worship in the side room in the Meeting House, or at the blended Meeting held in the Meeting House, or on the Peace Chapel.  All begin at 10:00 am.

First Day School:
First Day School focuses on loving others and learning about our community and earth, encompassing the Quaker testimonies of “SPICES,” i.e., Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship. Join us each Sunday in February at 10:00 am.

Feb 8: Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business
Please join us in person or online on Feb 8 at 11:30 am for Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business.  All are welcome.

Feb 11: Kirtan and Potluck
You are welcome to join Polestar Village for their kirtan and potluck Wednesday, Feb 11, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Friends First Day School.  For more information, see the Polestar website HERE.

Feb 15: Potluck after Meeting
Please bring a dish to share or just bring yourself!

Feb 15:  Presentation from Quaker Voluntary Service (QVS)
Ruth Cutcher from Quaker Voluntary Service will be visiting our Meeting and will present information about QVS during our potluck.  QVS is a paid fellowship program in which young adults between ages 21-30 build intentional community, work full-time at social service and social change agencies, and explore themes of spiritual and personal growth with local Quakers in cities such as Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Portland. 

Feb 22:  Ask a Quaker a Question, right after Meeting
Please join us for an impromptu discussion on whatever questions are presented.

Feb 28: ISAAC Fundraiser
ISAAC will host its yearly fundraiser, Love in Action, on Saturday, Feb 28 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm at Foothills Unitarian Church.  More details will follow.

Volunteers Needed to Help Unhoused Families
Our Meeting has participated in the Faith Family Hospitality (FFH) program for over a decade, providing volunteers to support a program that provides overnight housing, meals, and counseling for unhoused families. We hope to continue our participation, but to do so, we require a team of dedicated volunteers willing to occasionally cook meals, sit with families, or spend the night sleeping at a host site. Here is a link for more information: INFO HERE. If you are interested, please sign the sheet in the Meeting Fellowship room or talk to Bob Shively (rshively25@gmail.com).

A Friend Passes On
The celebration of life for Mike Gray, long-time Fort Collins Friend, will be held Saturday, Apr 4 at 2:00 pm at the Phoenix Friends Meetinghouse, 1702 E. Glendale Ave.  His family hopes to have a Zoom option available.  

Apr 26, Colorado Regional Spring Gathering
Mark your calendar for Apr 26, when the Fort Collins Friends Meeting hosts the Colorado Regional Spring Gathering.  Details will follow soon.  

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musichealsit@gmail.com and chacocanyonlr@gmail.com.

In peace and service,
Lo Rellergert
Clerk, Fort Collins Friends Meeting