Weekly Announcements

There are three (3) kinds of worship at Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM):

Spiritually connected, physically apart and without technology at 8:00 am on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
In-Person outside at the meetinghouse. Please come prepared for the weather.
- 8:00 am on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
- 11:00 am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays
Online video conferencing at 11:00 am using Zoom each Sunday: ZOOM LINK; Phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 650 269 455, Passcode: 241727

As is our tradition, joys and announcements are shared after each Meeting for Worship (MfW). Although the information below does not include all of the joys or announcements for our community, it is wonderful to share what we have available. Check out the AFM Calendar for more. On the Calendar, select the “Agenda” view if you would like to see a list by clicking on the word “Month” at the top right corner of the calendar and select “Agenda” from the dropdown list.

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Coming UP:

The list below can also be viewed on the bottom right of the homepage.

May 5th (Wednesday) 7:00 pm, Wednesday Meditation
May 8th (Saturday)
- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Waterfall & Wildflowers Hike
- 5:00 pm, Deconstructing Racism
May 9th (Sunday) Mother’s Day
- 9:15 am Meeting for Learning: Quakerism
May 10th (Monday) Last day to register for BYM Spiritual Formation Retreat
May 11th (Tuesday) BYM Diet & Our Planet Presentation
May 14th (Friday) through May 17th (Sunday) Spiritual Formation Retreat
May 30th (Sunday) 5th Sunday
- 8:00 am Early Meeting
- 9:15 am Committee Clerk’s Meeting

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Quaker Spring Market

The Spring Quaker Market took place on May 1st and was a wonderful time of fellowship and community building. The beneficiaries will be provided with the proceeds after all the counting and accounting is completed.

Young Friends will receive the first $200 and will meet to discern where they will commit their portion. From the remainder, 75% will be given to external 501(c)3 organizations, and 25% will be given to internal causes. The Quaker Market Committee discerned that the following organizations will be receiving the proceeds:

The first $100 will be allocated to our Young Friends for their discernment. The proposal from the QMC was that the remaining funds be divided equally among three causes (instead of the usual four), with Interfaith Power & Light (IPL-DMV) and the Ralph J. Bunche Community Center as the External Causes and Friends United Meeting COVID-19 Solidarity Fund as the Internal Cause. The proposal to divide the proceeds evenly across these three causes is a minor temporary modification to the normal framework of 75% to External and 25% to Internal due to the pandemic. More information about Quaker Market will be provided in the near future.

For more information, contact Cairn K. at market@annapolisfriends.org.

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Friends Wilderness Center (FWC) Hikes

On May 8th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm there will be a hike at FWC, 305 Friends Way, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425.

DESCRIPTION: Come hike to discover the waterfalls of Rolling Ridge & marvel the Spring wildflowers that thrive in the moist lowlands & along the banks of our mountain streams

HIKE: This hike will be moderately challenging. We will cross rocky streams, trek through lowlands, & hike some inclines. Expect elevation changes of approximately 600′ from the Niles Cabin to the Shenandoah River & back, about 2.5 miles roundtrip.

PREPARATIONS: Please bring your own snacks & beverages. Check the weather forecast for Shannondale, WV & dress for the conditions.

SAFETY: The hike will be rescheduled if heavy rain or thunderstorms are predicted. Participants will be reminded to maintain social distance. All (over age 3) are required to wear masks. Restroom facilities will be available at the Niles Cabin prior to & after the hike.

DONATIONS are appreciated. Suggested levels are $10/person or $25/families.

For more information, contact Kimberly B. at info@annapolisfriends.org

Climate Change – Supporting Young Friends

Based on the AFM Minute on Zero Fossil Fuel Use and the Recommended Actions section, Friends are committed to supporting young friends with regards to climate change concerns. Friends are encouraged to review the AFM Environmental Initiatives that can be found on the AFM website. Go to this Env. Initiatives LINK or from the homepage>Community Engagement>Environmental Stewardship. There are numerous resources for engagement, education and suggested actions.

For more information, contact Phil C. at social-concerns@annapolisfriends.org.

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Meetings for Learning

The Ministry & Worship (M&W) Committee will present a Meetings for Learning (MfL) about Quakerism on May 9th at 9:15 am.
For more information, contact Ann R. at ministry@annapolisfriends.org.

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Spiritual Formation Retreat

Baltimore Yearly Meeting (BYM) is holding a Spiritual Formation Retreat using Zoom starting on Friday (May 14th) through noon on Sunday (May 17th). Register by May 10th.

For more information go to https://www.bym-rsf.org/events/spiritform

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Diet & Our Planet

Baltimore Yearly Meeting (BYM) is presenting Diet & Our Planet on May 11th 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm on Zoom. To help inform our choices as we strive to live in harmony with the living world, Becky Ramsing of the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future will talk about the impact of our food systems on climate change and the ecosystem.

Co-sponsored by the BYM Unity with Nature Committee and the Right Relationship with Animals Working Group

Transportation Help

Jack H. from the Pastoral Care Committee has offered to help with transportation needs and other emergency needs. He is the point person and has several people who are helping him to help others get to shopping, appointments, and around.

Contact Jack through Barb T. by email to pastoral-care@annapolisfriends.org.

Wednesday Meditation Group

At 7:00 pm every Wednesday, the Meditation Group meets on Zoom. The meeting starts with 40-minutes of silent meditation followed by a book discussion. The book changes and is selected by the group. Zoom LINK. Phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 821 9517 1855, Passcode: 066188

Contact Patty R. for more information by email to info@annapolisfriends.org.

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5th Night Light – Every Thursday evening

From 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm, the AFM community engages in a spiritual practice that acknowledges the Light of God within each person and that to be in community is to actively care for one another. During that time, Friends hold people and situations who need additional spiritual support in the Light. Friends will pause wherever they may be, read the list of names, and hold each person or situation in our hearts and in the Light. On Wednesday, the list of names or situations are sent out to the AFM-Announce list.

For more information, contact Pastoral Care at pastoral-care@annapolisfriends.org.
For additional information about Annapolis Friends Meeting and other events click here for the calendar. Or at https://dev.annapolisfriends.org

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