Invitation to Quaker Communitiies

Written By Stephanie Van Hook

Dear Friends,

The Metta Center for Nonviolence is reaching out with a listening invitation to Quaker communities and Friends.

We have produced a feature-length film, The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature, which explores the practice and power of nonviolence as it has been lived across movements and generations. The film highlights Quaker legacies of nonviolence, including the witness and contributions of Friends, and has been screened at many Friends meetings with thoughtful and enthusiastic responses.

We are interested in learning which Quaker communities—meetings, worship groups, peace committees, study circles, or other Friends-led gatherings—might be interested in hosting a screening, supported by optional discussion guides, queries, and flexible formats.

At this stage, we are simply listening and learning:

  • who is out there

  • who might be interested

  • and what formats would best serve Quaker communities

The film trailer can be viewed here.

If you are part of a Quaker community or know of a group that might be interested, you are warmly invited to contact us.

In friendship,
Stephanie Van Hook
Executive Director
Metta Center for Nonviolence
mettacenter.org

Stephanie Van Hook
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