{"id":4870,"date":"2023-07-22T22:18:03","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T21:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordquaker.com\/newsletter\/?page_id=4870"},"modified":"2023-07-22T22:29:23","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T21:29:23","slug":"love-in-action-for-oxford-meeting","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordquaker.com\/newsletter\/august-2023\/love-in-action-for-oxford-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Love in Action for Oxford Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Denise Cullington<\/strong><\/p>\n

It can seem as if all the organisation and care happen seamlessly, invisibly for the Meeting. But as anyone who\u2019s run a household knows, there\u2019s always much to do under the surface which can be exhausting if left to a few, or enjoyable and companionable when shared.<\/p>\n

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Virginia Allport and Denise Cullington.
Photo by J Henderson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apart from the paid jobs \u2013 and many thanks to Jacqui, Georgia, Julia, and soon Phoebe \u2013 there are all those others who accept roles at the Meeting to attend to finances and bill-paying; to the building works; to care for those who are elderly or unwell; who support outreach works and charities in the UK and abroad; who Elder for us; who run the children\u2019s groups; who take on clerking; who provide refreshments;  who garden\u2026 and more. Their work is generally unseen and unsung but greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n

Some who have been involved in work in other areas might enjoy offering their skills in something different But there are relative newcomers who might not know what needs to be done and might be hesitant to offer their help \u2013 and if so, joining in can be a lovely way to feel involved and a part of things.<\/p>\n

The nominations committee welcomes offers from Friends and attenders to contribute in some way to the work of the Meeting. Often roles are for three years, but if someone is in Oxford for a shorter time, they would be welcome too. The current nominations members are Linet Arthur, Nicole Gilroy, Bryony Insua-Summerhays, and Denise Cullington. If you want to find out more, we\u2019d be delighted if you contacted one of us, through the Office \u2013
\noffice@oxfordquakers.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This Month’s Forty-Three Newsletter Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n