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Sharing and Discovering

No wealth but life

 A weekend at Glenthorne, Grasmere,

4 - 6 June 2010

 hosted by Janet and Phil Entwistle of Beverley Meeting

 

In the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District and the relaxing atmosphere of Glenthorne, we’ll take a look together at what kinds of “wealth” really matter to us.

 When ever-increasing consumption threatens the planet, do we as Quakers have a clear alternative vision of prosperity? And can we share it with others?

 
“There is no wealth but life. Life, including all its powers of love, of joy, of admiration. That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest numbers of noble and happy human beings; that man is richest, who, having perfected the functions of his own life to the utmost, has also the widest helpful influence, both personal, and by means of his possessions, over the lives of others.”

                                       Unto this last – John Ruskin, 1860

 
The weekend will be held at Glenthorne Quaker Guest House, Grasmere, Cumbria, from Friday evening, 4 June, until Sunday lunch on 6 June.

 A brochure, giving details of the programme, costs of accommodation, directions and an application form will be sent to meetings in due course.