Winnipeg Monthly Meeting is hosting an online religious education event open to everyone on the history of Quakers in Canada. The event will be facilitated by Elaine Bishop on Thursday, November 30th.
Some quiz questions for an Introduction to the History of Quakers in Canada:
For the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Fox—credited with the establishment of The Religious Society of Friends also known as Quakers—the 2024 Joint Conference will be held in Lancaster in June, in the area at the epicentre of early Quakerism. . . . (Click here to read more) “CQHA / CRQS / QSRA Joint Conference in June 2024”
April 1, 2023. Ruth Marian Zavitz (nee Bycraft) of London and formerly of Coldstream, passed away at the age of 99.
During announcements one Meeting after Ruth’s passing, I learned a bit about her background and that she was an author. . . . (Click here to read more) “Book Report of Ruth Zavitz’s “Flight to the Frontier””
Since Tony and I moved to Lucan, we’ve really enjoyed exploring the area around us. When a friend from Toronto visited us in February, she told us about a project at work to mark Black History Month. The staff were encouraged to share a story about Black history in Ontario. . . . (Click here to read more) “Quaker Connections to the Wilberforce Settlement in Lucan”
Have you checked out the Canadian Yearly Meeting’s latest Canadian Friend magazine for 2023? It includes a few historical articles that might be of interest to members, including one by Daniel Nelson on Harry Orchard and the Wooler Monthly Meeting in Ontario. . . . (Click here to read more) “The Canadian Friend & Archives Corner”
We are excited to share this guest post by Daphne Davey. In the Winter 2016 Meetinghouse, Daphne wrote about the New London settlement of English Quakers in Prince Edward Island. Her original article can be read here (pg 12–13).
“THE CANADIAN FRIEND,” AROUND THE FAMILY
NEW LONDON QUAKERS: A CODA
The Winter 2016 issue of the Meetinghouse carried an article I had submitted, “The Lost Dream Revived,” briefly outlining the story of the first settlement of Quakers on Île-Saint-Jean/St. . . . (Click here to read more) “New London Quakers: A Coda”
On Sunday, 11 June 2023, the Committee of Friends’ Meeting House, Uxbridge, Ontario, held its 214th anniversary service.
A video of the service is available online thanks to Olivia Croxall, and thanks to Sandra Fuller for passing this information along to CFHA. . . . (Click here to read more) “Uxbridge Quaker Meeting House 214th Anniversary Service”
This year, CFHA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 23rd.
The executive committee plans to present on the Threshing session held last October on “Reimagining the Future of the CFHA.” As CFHA moves forward, the executive welcomes thoughts, ideas, and blogs from members. . . . (Click here to read more) “Save the Date – AGM on September 23rd”
We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851.
Thank you to Sheila Havard for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. . . . (Click here to read more) “New Transcription: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851”
The London & Middlesex Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting an upcoming presentation tomorrow by Dave Zavitz on the history of Coldstream Friends. Join them this Saturday, January 7th, at 10am eastern time. This is a hybrid presentation, so you can register to attend over Zoom, or in person if you’re in the London, ON, area. . . . (Click here to read more) “Event: Join the London & Middlesex Branch for The Society of Friends (Quakers) Settlement in Coldstream Talk”