PSAC Agendas

Midlothian Friends Meeting
Peace and Social Action Committee
Meeting on September 8, 2025, Agenda

“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.”

― L.R. Knost

 

Agenda

Ariel Cunio: Taken hostage with his girlfriend from Kibbutz Nir Oz, Cunio, 28. His mother said in August 2024 that she had gotten a sign of life from him and his brother. His partner Arbel Yehud was released in January after being held without any contact with other Israelis for nearly 500 days.

  • Run Richmond: any loose ends?

 

  • Peace in Palestine and Israel
    • Pop-up Peace Wall postings: How does the crisis make you feel?
      • I am ashamed of the U.S. for supporting genocide. Shame on U.S.
      • Overwhelmed and furious. How could people be so cruel and inhumane?
      • Overwhelmed, powerless.
      • All I can think of is rubble. And hearts of rubble.
      • Genocide! Powerless. Shame. Heart-broken. Grateful for the privilege of access to food and water.
    • Pop-up Peace Wall postings: What can we do to help?
      • Connect with like minded groups like the Chesterfield Muslim Mosque
      • Be kind to people we encounter. Speak Out! Protest – peacefully
      • Buy Palestinian products. Support Palestinian businesses.
      • Reach out locally to other like-minded faith organizations of all religions to work together.
      • Support Friends organizations helping Palestine.
      • Support Palestine businesses.
      • Write letters to congress and other federal leaders.
      • I would be willing to help with the olive oil project and visit other churches.
      • Hold Palestine and Israel in the Light at rise of Meeting.

 

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