In the afternoon, I got on my bicycle and rode into Media, PA ... the closest town about 2 miles from our community. What I wasn't used to were the hills ... ugh! ... although the ride into town was overall uphill, so the ride home was rather fun ... many roads have no bike lanes which I am not used to, so I have to be extra cautious and on the lookout for potential problems. It took me about 15 minute returning and a bit longer to get to my destination.
With several groups meeting here this weekend, lunch was quite full ... we ate in shifts or waves and the scratch-made pizzas were amazing ... dinner was a bit lighter in numbers, but equally delicious ... herbed cous-cous, Spanikopita, and roasted carrots and cauliflower ...
Pendle Hill does not normally do desserts, but on the occasion of a birthday, they bake something special ... last night the celebrated person had requested and we all enjoyed brownies with a raspberry whipped cream ...
This morning after a wonderful start of polenta, frittata and tomatilla salsa, I volunteered to fill a spot in the dish room on clean-up. I plan to attend Meeting for Worship at Providence Friends Meeting, one of the oldest Quaker Meetings in the area ... they celebrated their 325th anniversary last October ... its located in Media ... so here's a photo and historical note from their website ...
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Considered the oldest faith community in Media, Providence Meeting was noted in historical records in 1684. Quakers first met in the homes of settlers. The first meetinghouse, a log cabin, was built in the year 1700. The current structure was completed in 1815. First known as “Thomas Minshall’s Meeting,” the name was changed to Providence Meeting in 1700.
Today, Providence Meeting is a vital, growing faith community of over 200 people. Worshippers meet weekly on Sunday mornings in the unprogrammed Quaker tradition.----
Godspeed ... and enjoy your weekend!
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