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Fall 2026 Key Events at Cornwall Friends

September:

  • Sunday, September 27th, 2026 – Free Luncheon At Cornwall Monthly Meeting Begining at 12 noon
    • New friend Claude is providing a meal to express gratitude for the kindness and warm welcome he has received since attending Meeting.
    • If you are interested in attending this event, Please RSVP to Jane by September 13th
      • When repsonding please include:
        • Your Name
        • Number in your household attending
        • Any allergies or dietary restrictions

October:

  • Sunday, October 4th, 2024 – Worship Sharing Opportunity. 12:00pm-12:45pm
    • Ministry and Counsel will be hosting a worship sharing opportunitities on the first Sunday of each month. for approximatetly 30-35 minutes.
    • The topic of focus for October is on New York Yearly Meeting (NYYM) statement on becoming Anti-Racism commuity of faith.
    • New York Yearly Meeting has asked every monthly meeting to reply to a draft statement written in 2021 about becoming actively anti-racist. By January 2026 only 10% had.
    • Since then there have been quite a few more. We will consider the original draft and voice our thoughts about it on October 4 at noon, in a Worship sharing session of about 45 minutes. Everyone is very welcome!
    • Notes formed during this session will be sent to the yearly meeting. The goal is that NYYM will consolidate the numerous responses into a final statement containing what all the NY meetings have shared on this important subject.
    • Friends are asked to read in advance and consider the NYYM draft statement and also view the various statements sent to NYYM by some of the monthly meetings. Cornwall is included, although we did not prepare a statement.
    • NYYM asks: As we think about a new anti-racist statement for NYYM we need you to tell us what to concentrate on. Please consider this issue: what NYYM Quakers should say and do now. We want all your ideas and suggestions before we create a new statement.
  • Sunday, October 11th, 2026 – Spiritual Reading Group Meeting. 9:15am-10:15am
  • Sunday, October 18th, 2026 – Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business. Begining at Noon
    • **NOTE** Time change. Meeting for Worship with a concern for business will continue to start at noon untill after the Spring Equinox.

November:

  • Sunday, November 8th, 2026 – Spiritual Reading Group Meeting. 9:15am-10:15am
    • Reading Topic: Saturday, November 21st
    • Suggestions for future readings are welcome, please reach out to a group member if you have a selection in mind.
    • This group meeting will break for 15 min before Meeting for Worship.
    • All are welcome to attend.
  • 🍂🍂 Fall Cleanup at Cornwall Meeting House 🏠🍂🍂 Saturday, November 14th, 9:30am-11:30am
    • Usually on a selected Saturday after the leaves have fallen off the trees.
    • Typical suggested supplies:
      • Working Clothes, Tarps, Rakes, Work Gloves, Sponges/Cleaning Cloths, Indoor Cleaning Supplies, baking soda.
    • Rain Date: TBD
  • Sunday, November 15th, 2026 – Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business. Begining at 12noon

December:

  • Look back for more events!

Fall 2026 Key Events Outside of Cornwall Friends

September:

  • Look back for more events!

October:

  • MidHudson Quakers Quilting Project – Multiple Saturday Dates 9:30am Noon
    • Location 22 Spacekenkill Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
    • Saturday, October 3rd
    • Saturday, October 17th
    • No sewing or quilting experience necessary. 
    • Click on the flyer below for further details:

November:

  • Sunday, November 1st – Quarterly Meeting hosted by New Paltz
    • Meeting for Worship: 10:30am-11:30am
    • 8 N Manheim Blvd, New Paltz, NY 12561
    • Time for Hospitality
    • The program will begin at 12 noon
    • Find out more details on the New Paltz Friends Meeting Facebook Page
  • Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
    • Traditionally this event occurs on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in the evening. 
    • This Year’s Location and Time: TBD
    • Collection & Donations Accepted:
      • Historically a collection is taken that benefits a specific charity determined by the committee members of the Thanksgiving Service. This might also include a shelf-stable food donation taken for local food pantries.
      • Typical items often sought out by food pantries include proteins like canned tuna, chicken, or protein pastas.
    • 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.

December:

  • Look back for more events!

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