All events will be hosted from 3pm-5pm in the Fellowship Room and on Zoom.
Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/QuakerDEZoom
February 7th - End of Life Basics 101 - an introduction to the vocabulary and subject matter
April 11th - Quaker Death Cafe - a chance to talk about death and dying with other Quakers
June 6th & July 11th - My Five Wishes - understanding and filling out key paperwork
Date TBD - Focus on Considerations for Parents
August 1st - Planning for after your own death - leaving a simple legacy for loved ones
October 3rd - Life after Death - taking care of things after someone else dies
December 5th - Quaker Death Cafe 2 - a chance to revisit how we feel about death and dying
We know that thinking about, and talking about, death and dying can be very uncomfortable.
We see facing this discomfort as an an act of care for those who love you - by thinking things through, and communicating your wishes, you can save your children, friends, and loved ones from uncertainty, fear, and regret as they face grief and loss.
Many Friends value simplicity; but the default of medical care at the end-of-life is often full of complex, invasive and painful interventions.
Many Friends value simplicity; but the default of funeral care is expensive and ornate in a way few families desire.
Many Friends value peace; but the default can be death in a hospital room rather than at home.
Many Friends value right relationship; but the end of life can leave many words unsaid, forgiveness unexpressed, confusion and dismay in those who survive a loss.
We hope to begin to open the way for vital conversations in our community and in our families about love, loss, and the great mystery that awaits us all.