March 17 Forum: The Visionary Ecology of Early Quaker Abolitionists

March 17 Forum: The Visionary Ecology of Early Quaker Abolitionists

Cartoon of Benjamin Lay drawn by Vance Lehmkuhl

Benjamin Lay, by Vance Lehmkuhl

The Climate Action Committee introduces our guest forum presenter Vance Lehmkuhl on Mar. 17. 

A WIDER CIRCLE OF CARE: THE VISIONARY ECOLOGY OF EARLY QUAKER ABOLITIONISTS

March 17 is the day! Join us at the Rise of Meeting, in the Meetinghouse or via Zoom, as tour guide Vance Lehmkuhl leads our exploration.

Brush up on your Benezet,

Get ready for Benjamin Lay.

From the book and sword,

To an Earth restored,

These champions still show us the way.

Longtime Philly resident Vance Lehmkuhl, director of the American Vegan Center, is a former newspaper columnist, a cartoonist, a book author, and an active member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides.

Vance designs Old City tours and cartoons that feature early Quakers, bringing their work for social fairness, radical simplicity, and spiritual clarity to contemporary audiences. Currently, Vance is developing a Philadelphia tour focused on Anthony Benezet…in French.

The Climate Action Committee of Radnor Meeting would love to anticipate your presence at this unique and engaging forum, happening Sunday March 17. Time: Approximately 11.20am – 12.20pm. To join, You can access the Zoom forum through this link. All are welcome! Or find the link from our home page to click through to the Zoom portal.