2nd Hour Programs

“2nd Hour” refers to the second part of a typical Sunday Meeting. It is the “Programmed” part of the meeting where Friends may discuss business, invite guest presenters or organizer a special activity.

Upcoming Programs:

• 2nd Hour March 20 – Non-Military Response to Ukraine
  Columbia Friends Meeting Second Hour Program March 20, 2022. 11:30am Quaker Response to the Ukraine Invasion Please join Columbia Friends  for an open discussion about the non-military options available in response to the war in Ukraine.   The meeting will be in person and via Zoom   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2934909472 All are welcome.
• An Introduction to Degrowth
  Degrowth is a process of planned and democratic reduction of production and consumption in rich countries, eventually reaching a steady state that operates within Earth’s biophysical limits.  The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in Chapter 5 of its latest report on Mitigation of Climate Change, has called for “consumption reduction, both voluntary and… Continue reading An Introduction to Degrowth

Past Programs:

• National Legislation Discernment — 2nd Hour ProgramJanuary 31, 2022
  On February 27th at 11:30 am, Columbia Friends Meeting will host Deni Elliott from Friends Committee on National Legislation. She will discuss “FCNL Discernment: Share the Dream.” This is to help our Meeting respond to queries about our FCNL priorities for the upcoming year.
• 2nd Hour – Jan. 23rd – Listening for That of God in OthersJanuary 20, 2022
  During the Second Hour on January 23, we will respond to the following queries from SAYMA’s Ministry and Nurture Committee, on the State of the Meeting. Here is… Continue reading 2nd Hour – Jan. 23rd – Listening for That of God in Others
• Quaker Historical ResourcesNovember 4, 2021
  This is a compilation of resources readily available for those researching Quaker genealogy and history.
• Friends KayakingNovember 1, 2021
  As the last bit of summer warmth comes to an end, and we prepare for a winter 2021 only a South Carolina resident could understand. Friends of Columbia… Continue reading Friends Kayaking
• Race,Culture, AllyshipSeptember 17, 2021
  If you missed the opportunity to join us this past Sunday for our Second Hour Program on Race, Culture, and Allyship please view the link below. Enter the… Continue reading Race,Culture, Allyship