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Summer & Fall 2025 Key Events at Cornwall Friends

October:

  • Sunday, October 5th, Worship Sharing Opportunity from June cotinued – Clarmont Dialogues, Starting at 12:00pm.
    • This worship sharing opportunity is a continuation from a previous worship sharing that took place on June 29th, 2025, related to an item discussed during the May 2025 Business meeting.
    • Friends are welcome to join and continue this discussion further
    • Part of the minute is described below:
      • [NYYM has joined in a lawsuit to preserve the restrictions on ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] agents entering houses of worship to arrest persons. The court, which issued a preliminary injunction, also asked for a list of all of the Meetings protected by this. Meetings are being advised to consider policies as to which areas in the Meetinghouse are private areas and during which hours a Meeting is open to the public. The Meeting had an open discussion; from that discussion suggestions were made. One Friend suggested worship sharing to consider what is being advised…]
  • Sunday, October 12th – Spiritual Reading Group Postponed for November meeting. 
    • Please go to November announcement for more details.
  • Sunday, October 19st – Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business. Begining at 12PM
    • *NOTE* – Business Meetings now begin at 12noon for the Fall and Winter schedule.

November:

  • Saturday, November 8th – 🍂🍂Fall Cleanup at Cornwall Meeting House🏠🍂🍂
    • Generally our cleanup is selected for a Saturday after the leaves have fallen off the trees.
    • This year’s Fall Cleanup is selected for Saturday, November 8th. (*Rain Date set for: Saturday, November 22nd*)
    • Time: TBD
    • Please Refer back for Further details.
    • Typical suggested supplies for fall cleanup include: Working Clothes, Tarps, Rakes, Work Gloves, Cleaning Cloths 
  • Sunday, November 9th – Spiritual Reading Group 9:15AM-10:15AM
  • Sunday, November 16th – Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business. Begining at 12PM

December:

  • Check back for upcoming events

Summer & Fall 2025 Key Events Outside of Cornwall Friends

October:

  • Sunday, October 5th – Dutches County Quaker Meetinghouse Tours 12:00noon – 4:00pm
    • The Dutchess County Quaker Meeting House Tour invites visitors to explore four historic Quaker meeting houses.
    • Each location offers free docent‑led tours, educational exhibits, and a glimpse into Quaker heritage and their contributions to social justice.
    • Tours are held from 12 PM to 4 PM, on the first Sunday of each month from June through November 2025 (September 7, October 5, November 2).
    • meetinghousetour.com or check out their Phamphlet 
    • Parking details are available via local historical society sites or brochure/QR materials (for example, free parking behind the Poughkeepsie library for Oblong Meeting House)
      poklib.org
    • Restrooms are not available on-site at these historic buildings—visitors should plan accordingly.
      • Addresses for the meeting houses
        • Crum Elbow: 490 N Quaker Ln, Hyde Park, NY 12538
        • Creek: 2433 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
        • Nine Partners: Church St, Millbrook, NY 12545
        • Oblong: 3 Meeting House Rd, Pawling, NY 12564
    • See further detials in the September announcement.
  • Sunday, October Nonviolent Direct Action Training 5th & 12th  3:00noon – 6:00pm

November:

  • Sunday, November 2nd – Quarterly Meeting hosted by New Paltz 
    • 8 N Manheim Blvd, New Paltz, NY 12561
    • Meeting for Worship: 10:30am-11:30am
    • Program: TBD
    • For More information Click Here
  • Sunday, November 2nd – Dutches County Quaker Meetinghouse Tours 12:00noon – 4:00pm
    • See further detials in the October announcement.
  • Friday, November 14th through Sunday November 16th – 9 Partners Retreat at Powell House
    • Retreat Title: ‘What Canst Thou Say’ “
    • Address:
    • Cost of the retreat is:
      • $280 for the full weekend
      • $140 for one day, commuters, or anyone aged 13-22.
    • This opportunity is pay as led and all are welcome. If anyone wishes to pay extra to support sponsoring others it is appreciated.
    • Registration is needed by November 1st
    • Partial first day Itinerary:
      • Arrive Friday November 14th at 6pm
      • Dinner at 7pm.
      • Evening focus on gathering and sharing. 
      • Worship to take place the following mornings.
      • Possible additional activities include a movie, poetry, art and activiism. 
    • An additional youth retreat for 7th-9th Gradeers is available at the same time at Powell House.
  • Tuesday, November 25th, – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at Hope Methodist Church in Cornwall, NY
    • 198 Main St, Cornwall, NY 12518
    • An Ecumenical Thanksgiving service is a Thanksgiving celebration that brings together different Christian denominations or faith traditions for a shared worship experience. It emphasizes unity and gratitude, often focusing on themes of thankfulness for blessings, creation, and the bonds of community, while also highlighting the importance of interfaith relations. These services may include prayers, readings, music, and shared rituals from various traditions.
    • Time: TBD

December:

  • Check back for upcoming events

Check out these websites for more events happening within the Larger Quaker Community & Local Community

New York Yearly Meeting (NYYM):

Oakwood Friends:

Pendle Hill:

Powell House:

Rural and Migrant Ministry:

 

From the Annual Meeting for Worship at the Smithclove Meetinghouse – August 2025