Ithaca
Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
February
13, 2022
(The @ signifies that the minute has
been read and approved during Meeting. Please note that copies of all annual
reports provided during this Meeting are on file with and available from the
Clerk or Recording Clerk.)
2022.2.1
Opening Worship
Ithaca
Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends met on-line, via Zoom
remote for Monthly Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business on February 13,
2022. Clerk reviewed the agenda and recognized Shirley Way for holding the Meeting in the Light.
At 12:30
PM, Friends present settled into
worship & by 12:35 they numbered 14.
2022.2.2 Memorial Minute: Beth Jolles
Steve
Mohlke read the memorial minute. Friends listened deeply then settled into
worship to reflect on what was shared. Friends shared memories & ministry
about Beth’s life, her work, her service to IMM, her spirit-driven
practicality, her abundant generosity & love.
Friends
received the report @
2022.2.3
Memorial Minute:
Martin Jolles
Mike
Simkin read the memorial minute. Friends again listened deeply then settled
into worship to reflect on what was shared. Friends shared memories &
ministry about Martin’s wisdom, his steadfastness, his support for Friends
during difficult times at IMM, his willingness to playfully engage both
children & elders in demo work at TSMH, as well as his overall ability to
make things happen – including an unexpected smile from a Friend just waiting
for the school bus.
Friends
received the report @
2022.2.4
Annual Reports
Friends presented annual
reports and answered questions for committees as follows:
Karen Friedeborn read
the report of the Ithaca Monthly Meeting Pastoral Care Coordinating Team (IMMPaCCT), sharing highlights & details about members, initiatives and
plans both practical & spiritual the group has made for the year. After a
moment of reflection, Friends shared gratitude to the folks building community
through pastoral care & connection
Pat Sewell read the report
of the Finance Committee, sharing highlights & details related to the
financial life of IMM; he recognized the passing of two valued committee
members, and the newly assembled group that serves on this committee. Friends
reflected silently, then shared their appreciation for the group’s flexibility
and continued good work in the face of many changes.
Karen Friedeborn read
the report of the Burtt House Committee, sharing the committee’s immense
gratitude to long-time member, Tom Brown as well as a list of maintenance tasks
– both anticipated and emergency – that have been undertaken by various Friends
through the year. After silent reflection, Friends shared their appreciation.
On behalf of the Peace
& Social Justice Committee, Garry Thomas, Ruth Yarrow & Margaret
McCasland each read a section of the lengthy report. They shared details that
illuminated the varied & impactful work of this committee – from peace
advocacy & social justice activities to the research for & distribution
of 16 IMM Witness Grants, as well as 11 Peace & Social Justice grants. Friends
again entered a period of silent reflection, then shared the following:
1. Clarification of
specifics related to the Cayuga Share Farm’s eviction risk (not negligence, but
consideration of sovereignty) & IMM’s support
2. Clarification of
specific years requests
3. Acknowledgment of the
wonderful work of women in India that is supported by this committee
4. Recognition of
Elizabeth Schneider’s two decades of service on this committee
Friends received these four
reports.@
2022.2.5
Closing Worship
At 2:08
PM, 17 Friends settled into worship
before adjourning. Our next regularly scheduled Meeting for Worship with
Attention to Business will be March 13, 2022.
Respectfully
submitted,
Blair
Jennings
