Acadiana Quakers

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

10/15/2025

06/18/2025

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This is Acadiana Friends Meeting, Quakers' link to our new page. If you are following the Acadiana Quakers on this Fb page, please follow the link to the new page and follow us there. Looking forward to seeing you there!

An inclusive, unprogrammed Quaker Meeting serving the greater Lafayette, LA area.
Meeting for Worship - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month,11:30am-12:30pm
Wesley United Campus Ministry, UL Lafayette
All are welcome!

06/16/2025

Friends and Followers we are excited to announce a new page for the Acadiana Friends Meeting. Please continue to follow us at the new page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LDZGzrzL8/

An inclusive, unprogrammed Quaker Meeting serving the greater Lafayette, LA area.
Meeting for Worship - 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month,11:30am-12:30pm
Wesley United Campus Ministry, UL Lafayette
All are welcome!

06/11/2025

https://quakerpodcast.com/
Recently in England a meeting house was broken into by police and people were arrested with the charge of "Suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance." Or as it was summed up-- for thoughts

There is an interesting discussion on Quaker views about sacred space and why we react to this type of intrusion so strongly: "it’s not our sacred space, but it’s still our precious space and our home".

The podcast ends with this reminder:

"wherever you encounter injustice, may you also encounter community, may our collective Silent Witness be louder than the clamor of hatred, and may all your actions, whether you are refusing tea to an invading police force or serving it to them upon their return, be done in love."

The podcast is worth a listen to further understand why our reactions (actions) to non-civil behavior are important in our practice of faith.

Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between.

06/11/2025

For those who are moved to join this peaceful stand on this Friday: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HCv89431T/

06/07/2025

Ramallah Friends School held an informational meeting today. Established in 1869 (Lower School) and expanded in 1901 (Upper School) to meet the needs of children not just in Palestine, but also from surrounding nation. Over the many years the school has faced many challenges to continue to advance education based in Friends values. The latest challenge has been brought on by the US AID cuts. The project for building a cistern to address water shortages and outdoor bathrooms so the children have facilities when outside playing, all had to stop. We were told we can help by advocating for the school.

The need currently is financial to replace the funds lost so that RFS can continue to serve its community and complete the multipurposed hall. This is from their website: "This campaign is divided into two phases. Phase 1 addresses the need to complete construction of a recreational facility. Phase 2 focuses on long-term growth, including establishing a community college and expanding career-focused programs."

This is the link to RFS: https://www.rfs.edu.ps/en
A pop-up window for the Foundation For Tomorrow will allow you to make a donation, if you are so moved.

In Peace...

Ramallah Friends School

06/07/2025

Quote for the second week of June:

06/02/2025

June Meetings:

AFM Meeting for Worship
14th at 11:30 am
28th at 11:30 am

Blended this month on Zoom. Regular attenders and members were sent an email.

If you wish to join via Zoom, contact [email protected] (please give 2 days response time.

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AFM Threshing Committee with potluck lunch
28th at 12:30--at the Wesley United Campus Ministry building on the UL Lafayette campus at 208 General Gardener Ave in Lafayette, La.

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Next joint BRFM and Acadiana Business Meeting

Blended this month on Zoom. Regular attenders and members were sent an email.

If you wish to join via Zoom, contact [email protected] (please give 2 days response time)