West Branch Friends Annual Letter:
Testimonies
As part of the Society of Friends, we seek to let our lives speak our commitment to Quaker values:
Simplicity: Friends believe that the most important things in life aren't things.
Peace: Friends believe there is always a path that brings peace, justice, dignity, and respect.
Equality: Friends believe that every person is equally loved by God, no matter what.
Stewardship: Friends believe that all God's gifts are entrusted to us for the sake of future generations.
Integrity: Friends believe that our words and actions must reflect our truest selves.
Community: Friends believe that we need each other, since each and every one of us is precious in our community.
"All Church Reads" Book Discussion Groups open to all interested persons are held in the spring and fall each year.
Sunday Worship Services via Zoom
Worship at 10:30 A.M.
"A foundation of the Society of Friends - of which West Branch Friends Church is a part - is a recognition that there is the Light of God within each and every person. This cornerstone of our beliefs leads to welcoming all who desire to experience acceptance and to grow spiritually within a community of love and support."
Peace Sunday Highlights: Jim Glasson led the service to highlight both the peace testimony as well as the $1500 Peace scholarship Nina Torkelson received. During the service Nina was also awarded the Thompson Scholarship of $500 presented by Meeting Clerk Gwen Senio and Pastor Chris Humrichouse. Chris then interviewed Nina which further highlighted her quest for peace and plans to continue her peace advocacy. The service concluded with the peace testimony and song of peace at the Peace Pole in front of the meeting house. And, of course, a wonderful lunch was shared by all!
West Branch Friends Church
116 N. Downey Street, P.O. Box 153, West Branch Iowa 52358
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Monthly Newsletters
July Meeting Events
Sunday Worship Services: 10:30 AM
(10:25 AM Gathering Music)
July 4: Happy Independence Day!
July 20: 10:30 AM: Memorial Service
for Diane Painter
July 21: Monthly Meeting for Business
following worship
July 28: Special offering for
CommUnity Crisis Center
* For the zoom link email Maxine or Gwen at maxine.nash@gmail.com or gwensenio@gmail.com