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In the Community

Upcoming Events

February 15, 2025

Indiana Avenue between Woodland and Alabama

2 – 11 PM
Downtown DeLand

Love is Love Pride Fest

We will be there showing our support for the LGBTQ+ community.
 

February 18, 2025

West Volusia Historical Society

5:30 – 6:30 PM
137 W Michigan Avenue in DeLand

Local History of Integration

Plan, in person, to attend the West Volusia Historical Society Local History Talk on Tuesday, February 18th, from 5:30-6:30 pm to hear Volusia County Schools leader Al Bouie share his personal experience of the formal integration of DeLand High School, the changes in the community since 1968 and the work that remains to be done.  We will meet at the WV Historical Society at 137 W Michigan Ave, DeLand, FL. There will be NO FORMAL ZOOM meeting that night. The event is FREE and open to the public.

February 22, 2025

First Unitarian-Universalist Church of West Volusia

3 PM
116 S Clara Avenue in DeLand

Tom Neilson Concert

Singer/songwriter Tom Neilson, renowned for his satirical stabs at hypocrisy and injustice, was nominated for the UN Nelson Mandela Award for Lifetime Achievement in Peace and Justice in 2015. Tom weaves stories about his world travels with songs about peace and politics. UU DeLand and the DeLand Quakers are co-sponsoring this concert. Tom packed the house last year at UUDeLand. Rave reviews have brought him back. Admission is $15-25.

February 27, 2025

 

10 AM Central, 16:00 UTC

Citizen George

Join us for an inspiring hour with George Lakey! Over many decades, George has trained thousands in nonviolence—including NP’s first team in Sri Lanka back in 2003. On February 27, hear directly from George on his experience assisting movements for justice and peace, from the ’60s civil rights movement to today’s fight for climate justice.

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April 16-20, 2025

Dayspring Camp & Conference Center

In-person and online

Yearly Meeting Gathering

Join Friends from around our region and beyond as we take this journey together, traveling deeper with Spirit. Our Program includes the Walton retreats and lectures, workshops, early worship, worship sharing, a great Youth Program, a Talent Show, the Friday Night Dance, plenary sessions, music, movies, and opportunities to get out in nature.

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To donate to DeLand Quaker Meeting:

Make your check payable to DeLand Quaker Meeting Inc. and mail to P.O. Box 4074, DeLand, FL 32721.

Contact us, we would love to hear from you!