Eye - 28 April 2023

From Exploring Bournville to Finding friendly phrases

Exploring Bournville

On 16 April Songs of Praise explored the faith and philanthropy of the Cadbury family in Bournville.

The episode explored the history of the Cadbury company and the development of their factory village. Aled Jones goes on a walking tour of Bournville with the heritage manager of the Village Trust, Daniel Callicott, and meets Caroline Cadbury, the great-granddaughter of the co-founder of Bournville, George Cadbury.
Friends who would like to take a peek can find the episode at: https://bbc.in/41BuR9m.

Gentle outreach

Eye caught a glimpse of how Meetings use the Friend, courtesy of Annon-a-mouse: ‘I’ve noticed one Meeting is using the Quaker faith & practice quote at the bottom of the contents page of the Friend, to type up, enlarge to fit A4, and post it each week or so, on their outside notice board for passers by. They entitle it as a quote to reflect on.’

Offering ministry

Some guidance that’s well worth repeating
On rising to Minister in meeting,
Speak up and be clear,
For if we can’t hear
Your message, it’s just self-defeating.

Roy Payne

Collective nouns

As Friends prepare to gather… can our trusty Eye readers discern a collective noun for such a flocking? All suggestions welcome!

Come say hello!

Our YM stall will be in the North Corridor – come along for free copies, writing guides, and to say hello!

For Friends not at Yearly Meeting, never fear: the Friend team is hard at work as you read this to provide coverage of all Yearly Meeting sessions and a range of special interest groups so you can keep your finger on the pulse!

Finding friendly phrases

Quaker Business Method enables and upholds the discernment of matters before Yearly Meeting. Can you find the following words related to Quaker Business Method?

Ministry
Worship
Patience
Elder
Minutes
Discipline
Depth
Concern
Discernment
Spirit
Listening
Epistle
Clerk
Open
Decisions
Meeting

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