Nancy and I met with a small group of women from one of the Arequipa Friends churches on Monday. They wanted to ask our advice on how they could continue to energize and excite more women to be part of their Sociedad Femenil. We found out that they are feeling some of the same challenges as other Friends, namely, that fewer women are available to participate in events outside Sunday worship. I think we helped them think about how they could find energy by consulting with other women within their district, country, region (South America) and even within the Section of the Americas. In a video recording I took that day, they send their greetings to all women's groups in the Section and beyond, and they have put out a request to hear back from other women. I will post that next week, and I hope that connections can be made.

After the women's meeting, and Monday evening worship, a bunch of the church members accompanied Nancy and me for our last meal among Friends in Peru. With that, our time representing FWCC to Friends here ended for the present. It will be important to keep visiting Friends in Peru and Bolivia on behalf of FWCC. Already, we've received verbal invitations to Peru YM's 50th anniversary celebration next year. Last time FWCC sent 'official' visitors to Bolivia or Peru was 5 years ago. We must not wait another 5 years. I plan to elaborate a bit more on that in my reflections on this trip, over the next few weeks.