As Friends continue to worship, discern, and discuss PYM’s involvement in the lawsuit with the Department of Homeland Security, we encourage Friends, members, and attenders to connect with Christie Duncan-Tessmer, General Secretary of PYM, or Nikki Mosgrove, Presiding Clerk, with any questions or needs they have.
Christie and Nikki need to hold space for your concerns, questions, and experiences. Your experiences—and of those who worship with you—are meaningful to the lawsuit and to your fellow Quakers and meetings across our community.
Please share the story of your meeting and how you or other members doing during this time. Please share if you or others are uncertain or unable to worship due to concerns about ICE. Please also share if you are sitting in worship with new visitors or visitors who are reconnecting with the Religious Society of Friends in light of their awareness of the lawsuit.
Monthly meetings are responding to PYM’s involvement in a variety of ways, such as sharing Minutes of Support. We encourage you to share how your monthly meeting is responding to the DHS lawsuit—whether through worship, fellowship, or other forms of engagement in your community.
We know there is more information that could support you—such as pastoral care resources for those who gather at your meeting, guidance on welcoming newcomers, and ideas about what else can be done. The staff of PYM will continue to gather and share information with you. Christie or Nikki are welcome you to share what would support you and any resources you require, any resources you have created, or have uncovered.
For more information or additional questions, please contact Nikki Mosgrove, Presiding Clerk of PYM, at nmosgrove@pym.org, or Christie Duncan-Tessmer, General Secretary of PYM, at cduncan-tessmer@pym.org.
