Opening Hearts and Spirits to Each Other and to the Divine

Orchard Park Meeting House: 6924 East Quaker Street Orchard Park 14127

October 17 and 18th, 2025

Christopher Sammond will be our facilitator this year. He has led scores of interactive workshops and retreats for Friends over many years, including ones at Powell House, Woolman Hill, Pendle Hill, Earlham School of Religion, the Friends United Meeting Triennial, the Friends World Committee for Consultation World Gathering, and the Friends General Conference Gathering. He brings years of experience working with meetings on their worship life when he served New York Yearly Meeting as their General Secretary. This retreat is open to both Orchard Park and Buffalo Friends. The retreat consists of three sessions. Please plan to attend them all if possible. Contact us if you have questions: sue.tannehill@gmail.com.

Friday schedule:

We will gather for a potluck meal at 6 pm. Our workshop will run from 7-9pm.

Saturday schedule:

Due to the “No Kings Rally” happening in Buffalo at Niagara Square from 11am to 1pm, we will gather at 1:45pm with a firm start at 2pm. This session will run from 2-5pm. We will have a catered light dinner from 5-6 with soup, sandwiches and fresh fruit. No need to bring anything. Our final session will run from 6:15-8:30pm.

Need transportation? Willing to offer transportation? Email info@buffaloquakers.org and let us know if you need a ride, or can offer one. THANKS!

Link to register: https://forms.gle/mCpRFb2WBxG7vQGR9