Religious Education Topic (October)
On Sunday October 4, 2026, we will discuss the query “How does our meeting encourage and support those who may have a gift for ministry in worship? “. This is one of the queries for meetings from the North Carolina Yearly Meeting – Conservative (NCYM-C), which is also being considered by out Committee on Ministry and Nurture, and at our September business meeting.
The discussion on October 4 will take place following the meeting for worship, and food will be provided as it will extend over the lunch hour.
Meeting for Business
Our next meeting for business is scheduled for the third First Day (third Sunday) of month – that is October 18, 2026 – following meeting for worship.
Over the course of the year, in addition to various agenda items related to the work of the meeting, we will answer the Queries for Monthly Meetings from the North Carolina Yearly Meeting – Conservative (NCYM-C). The queries are discussed by our Ministry & Nurture Committee, and then brought to the business meeting for further consideration. Our responses will be reported to the Yearly Meeting.
In October, we are addressing the following query concerning Love and Unity:
- How does our meeting community work to foster and sustain authentic love and unity among its members?
- Is our community a safe place for individuals to disagree on specific matters while maintaining a sincere love for one another, as people equally beloved by God?
- How have we cultivated a forgiving spirit, and discouraged destructive criticism of others within the meeting?
- Do we extend this practice to persons in the public arena who espouse principles and practices with which we disagree?
