The water, the land and the shorelines here in the Port Townsend area are the traditional territory of the S’Klallam and Chemakum Peoples. We are thankful for their wisdom and care of the land and acknowledge their way of living with nature, not as land owners, but as grateful children … Continue reading
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It is long overdue for the US to acknowledge the historic trauma of the Indian boardingschool era. Port Townsend Monthly Meeting supports the “Truth and HealingCommission on Indian Boarding School Policy Act” (HR 8420) that was considered bythe U.S. House … Continue reading
Any cultural system dependent upon violence for its sustenance will inevitably result in violence. So long as the ‘keepers of the peace’ rely upon a pistol on the hip, it is only a matter of time until that pistol will … Continue reading
The Port Townsend Friends (Quakers) share with Bellingham Friends, strong support for the Standing Rock Sioux in opposing construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, and in insisting that their legal and treaty rights be fully honored and not be violated. … Continue reading
Port Townsend Monthly Meeting minutes our commitment to be an affirming, safe, and nurturing place for everyone to live fully that which the Spirit is leading them to be. We believe gender identity exists on a continuum. We extend our … Continue reading
The Port Townsend Friends Meeting supports Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) through membership and through living its vision, witness, and testimony. As Friends, we are called to live in right relationship with all Creation, recognizing that the entire world is interconnected … Continue reading
The Port Townsend Friends Meeting and many other Quaker organizations have long been deeply concerned about the effects of climate change on the planet and the future of all living things. Many groups and many Quaker organizations have made attempts … Continue reading