The Vassalboro Monthly Meeting continues as a strong and vibrant community of faith; while an unprogrammed Meeting, VMM Friends receive joy from singing before Silence. Diverse in our individual spiritual quests, we have a number of young and old social activists and inward seekers. The Meeting draws its membership from a broad geographic area, not limited to the Vassalboro community. VMM is a learning community where differences represent an opportunity for spiritual development. Though income growth has slowed somewhat after several years of significant increase, VMM has survived the economic down turn with a balanced budget.
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Regarding the Meeting’s support of personal and family relations, Friends’ replies have been varied: one mentions that the support of a clearness committee provided critical support during a crisis. Another notes that more input from those needing help would be desirable. Another comments that he/she did not feel corporate care, and that individual care and responsiveness seemed fragile and unplanned. It has been mentioned that we could increase comfort for the elderly, …that many elderly are sensitive to the cold and would appreciate well-padded comfortable chairs in the common room…that we should encourage people to speak up loudly, although the headphones help.
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Phyllis Guyre Jones died November 24, 2009, after a prolonged struggle with multiple myeloma. Her indomitable spirit refused to let this disease slow her down until very near the end. She chose to spend her final days at home, where she passed quietly among familiar surroundings, under the care of her gathered family.
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