Howdy Friends,

Meeting for Worship:
Please join us this Sunday, Apr 12, 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 April. 

Apr 12:  Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business, 11:30 am
Please join us for our fourth month meeting for worship with a concern for business this Sunday at 11:30 in the meeting house. Some of the topics we will discuss are the Spring Gathering, the State of the Meeting report, our finances, and Quakerly Protesting.

Apr 10-12:  Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow, Fri – Sun
Want to experience modern Native American culture?  The Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow returns to Fort Collins for its 32nd year. Our Meeting is helping support the event with a donation from our Giving Committee.  The powwow is held at Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 Willow Street in Fort Collins.  A flyer with more details is available here.  Everyone is welcome!

Diapers for Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Reservation – Collecting through Apr 12
The Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is just a four-hour drive from Fort Collins.  Although the Lakota are resilient and are rebuilding their indigenous culture and language, the reservation frequently ranks as the poorest county in the U.S. Poverty rates range from 54% to 80%, depending on which set of statistics is quoted.  Bob and Carol spend a week each year volunteering with the organization Re-Member and each year deliver diapers donated by our Meeting. These diapers are made available to community parents in need. Through Sunday, April 12, we will collect diapers at the Meetinghouse.  Diapers are needed in sizes 3 and up (disposable only, due to lack of plumbing in many homes).  Please give if you can.

Apr 16:  Cafe y Conexion, THURSDAY night
ISAAC needs volunteers for the next Cafe y Conexion on Apr 16, THURSDAY night, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W.Prospect Rd, Fort Collins (note this month’s change in the day of the week). They need people to help with setting up, serving food and cleaning up in the late afternoon through the evening.  The sign-up page is HERE.

Apr 18:  Palestinian Cultural Festival, 8 am to 4 pm
Are you curious about Palestinian culture, or have you ever wanted to explore a Bedouin tent?  Your chance to learn is coming up on April 18 at the Palestinian Cultural Festival (Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Stuart St, Fort Collins). The festival is an opportunity to learn about Palestinian culture through culinary treats, music, dance and a museum with authentic artifacts.  The festival is primarily an educational event celebrating Palestinian history and culture.  This event is open to the public at no cost.  Our Meeting is a co-sponsor. 

Apr 18: Palestinian Cultural Festival, Volunteer Opportunity
The Fort Collins Friends Meeting, along with other faith and community groups, is co-sponsoring the Palestinian Cultural Festival.  We will have a table providing information about the FCFM, Quakers in general, and Quakers’ history with Palestinians.  We would love for you to help with sitting at the table to talk with attendees or with setup.  If you are interested, please contact Lo (chacocanyonlr@gmail.com). 

Apr 19:  Ask a Quaker a Question, Immediately after Worship
AAQAQ: Please come gather for an informal discussion right after Meeting.

FCNL Webinar: Lobbying in Support of Native American Issues
Friends Committee on National Legislation has made a webinar available on lobbying in Washington in support of Native American Issues.  Click HERE for the recording “Advocating for Native Peoples on Capitol Hill” by Rachel Overstreet.  She is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation and serves as the lead legislative advocate with FCNL on Native American issues.

Recording of Grete Perkins’ Spiritual Journey
Grete recently shared her spiritual journey with us.  If you would like to see the recording, it is HERE. The passcode is: 8g%m6tz=

June 26-28:  Continuing Revolution 2026
Reserve your place now for this weekend workshop for young adults (18-35) to connect, learn skills for community resistance, and deepen our personal spiritual practices. The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.  What can we learn from the last 250 years?  What do we want our world to look like 250 years from now?  What is our role in caring for one another?  How can we build the skills and spiritual grounding necessary for building community and resisting oppressive systems?  Attend in person at Friends Center in Philadelphia or online via Zoom. There is a  fee to attend online. Click HERE to register.

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If you would like an item to be considered for inclusion in the Weekly Update, please send the exact wording by 10:00 am Thursday to these two email addresses: musichealsit@gmail.com and chacocanyonlr@gmail.com.

In peace and service,

Lo Rellergert
Clerk, Fort Collins Friends Meeting