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Black Quaker Voices
O Listening Each Other Into Wholeness O invites Friends to consider listening as a spiritual practice — a way of recognizing, valuing, and responding to that of God in one another. In this QuakerSpeak video, O describes deep listening and … Read more
Canadian Quakers & the bare minimum
From the Canadian magazine “THIS” By Shanai Tanwar Sept 14, 2026 “The bare minimum: Canadian Quakers advocate for a guaranteed livable basic income Sandra Wiens stepped into the role of government relations representative for the Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC) … Read more
Sacred Chant & Dance on August 30th at 9:30 a.m.
“God is in all things and all things are in God.” Our next session of Sacred Chant & Dance on August 30th at 9:30 a.m. begins simply with cherishing our home: this amazing planet Earth of whom we are a part. … Read more
On Sept 3rd “Farming for Faith and Wellness” – An IPC Webinar
Friends are invited to register for this webinar on September 3rd provided by the Interfaith Partners of the Chesapeake Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul: Farming for Faith and Wellness “The health of our communities begins with the health of … Read more
A Quaker Witness in a Time of Constitutional Strain
Members of the Religious Society of Friends – commonly known as Quakers – have long believed that seeking and speaking truth is a spiritual responsibility. Our faith teaches that every person carries inherent dignity and that governments must protect the … Read more
American Friends Service Committee invite all to “Commit to Resist” and to sign a Declaration of Resistance
From: American Friends Service Committee – NEWS By Lewis Webb, Jr., Jacob Flowers Updated Jul 3, 2026 “A Declaration of Resistance” “This July 4th, many will celebrate with fireworks and familiar stories about freedom. But 250 years into this country’s history, we … Read more
Juneteenth is Here – Annapolis Celebrates with Concert – Parade and Festival, Saturday, June 20th
OUR COMMUNITY CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH Carrs Elktonia Juneteenth Concert Today, Friday, June 19th and on Saturday, June 20th Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration PARADE AND FESTIVAL Marks its Sixth Year From Press Release: Mayor Jared Littmann 160 Duke of Gloucester Street Annapolis, Maryland … Read more
Trees, Branches and Limbs Fell
The storm that came through Annapolis on the evening of June 12, had tornado-force winds that whipped and tore through many trees causing tree and property damage. At Annapolis Friends, there were approximately six large whole trees that were either … Read more
Love as Action
From – American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Take Action – Visit the AFSC – Love as Action page for more information “AFSC invites Friends across the country to gather in silent worship in public spaces to give witness to … Read more
We are pleased to host a HUB gathering at Annapolis Friends, Tuesday, June 16th 6:30 – 8:00
Join IPC and Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy for the One Water Partnership Hub Gathering! Come out to Annapolis Friends Meeting to connect with other Green Team leaders and members in Anne Arundel County, discuss how we can collaborate, … Read more
Sat May 30th – Hope you will join us for a Bird Walk
Friends, Join us bright and early to learn about our resident and the migratory birds passing through and how we can help to protect and care for them. And if you have binoculars, be sure to bring them! … Read more
Thanks to all for a wonderful Quaker Spring Market!
Hats off to the Quaker Market Committee! And the many Friends who lovingly participated in this colossal effort! And, yes we are recycling and composting, thank you for helping us to care for our planet! ~A few of the extraordinary … Read more
Quaker Spring Market is coming – on May 2!
Location: Annapolis Friends Meeting 351 DuBois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Website: www.annapolisfriends.org Questions? Please email market@annapolisfriends.org *Proceeds from sale of Afghan items benefit Afghan Women’s Fund. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT FURNITURE DONATIONS. Quaker … Read more
Thank you St. Philip’s for the Earth Day – Rain Barrel Workshop!
On Wednesday, April 22 from 1:00 – 3:30 St. Philip’s Church, 730 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD Annapolis Friends Meeting is pleased to be a participating partner in this collaborative community program funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and supported by … Read more
A Life of Faithful Giving: Remembering Patience Schenck
From: Right Sharing of World’s Resources website March 30, 2026 “For decades, Patience (Pat) Schenck practiced quiet, steady generosity. Known in Annapolis. MD for her social and racial justice work, Pat served the Human Rights Commission, Conflict Resolution Center, and … Read more
Dear Friends – “Does nature have rights?”
In order to be the stewards our planet desperately needs, consider the responses and links shared in this article, to the question…. Does Nature Have Rights? Courtesy of: Yale Climate News – Nov. 6, 2025 By Sueellen Campbell (Image … Read more
A Reflection on Easter
Among all the wonderful events offered us on Easter ( do check the calendar!), this one is “last but maybe not least.” (None are “least”!) Easter Day, 12:45-1:45 in the Classroom: A Reflection on Easter A recorded sermon/reflection by Dr. Wayne Schwandt, followed … Read more
Sacred Chant and Dance – March 29th – Please note the time will be 1:30–2:30 in the classroom.
Warmly and eagerly we invite you to check out Sacred Chant & Dance Right after potluck on March 29th We’ll meet from 1:30 to 2:30 in the classroom*. (Or outside, weather-permitting.) Our dancing is similar to the beloved, ancient folk … Read more
Celebrate Maryland – Watch this film about the passionate quest for a place in the Americas to exercise religious freedom
“Liberty of Conscience: The Founding of Maryland” A 2025 documentary directed by Emmy® award-winning filmmaker Drew Perkins Liberty of Conscience: The Founding of Maryland This story “begins with Sir George Calvert, a man whose radical vision for Maryland promised a … Read more
Sandy Spring Museum invites you to participate in the coming … Transcribe-a-Thon
The focus this year will be the historic Black community of Sandy Spring. Learn more about how to participate on the Sandy Spring Museum site. All 2026 transcribe-a-thons* are virtual and will focus on documents which contain information about … Read more
The Good Trouble March – Saturday, March 7, 2026
Annapolis – March for Racial Justice: Annapolis Friends share this message to … “Stand up for justice! Come out this Saturday @ noon to march on the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday.” “The Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) … Read more
Toad “Ferry” operates north of city
From: The Baltimore Banner – ‘Ferries’ help toads across the road during mating season” (Reposting 3/2/2026) April 10, 2023 By Rona Kobel “It’s the season for loving on the dark roads around Lake Roland in Baltimore County. A little night music, … Read more
Quaker Lobby Condemns Attacks on Iran…
..and Calls for Deescalation, Diplomacy, and Congressional Action Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the dangerous pursuit of a war of regime change. We mourn the lives already … Read more
Honoring the late great spiritual leader and patriot – Rev. Jesse Jackson
“For more than 60 years, Reverend Jackson helped lead some of the most significant movements for change in human history… From organizing boycotts and sit-ins, to registering millions of voters, to advocating for freedom and democracy around the world, he … Read more
Underground Railroad history discovered
At Emmarts United Methodist Church in Baltimore County CBS NEWS BALTIMORE — A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a “tribute to the past.” On Saturday morning, close to 200 leaders … Read more
“Fortaleciendo comunidades y ecosistemas” –
The Naturally Latinos Conference this March! Presented by Nature Forward, the Naturally Latinos Conference has become one of the nation’s premier environmental forums showcasing diversity, inclusion, and equity since its launch in 2017. With our environment and communities under renewed … Read more
Annapolis Friends Meeting – Adopts Minute Concerning Harms…
Minute from the Shepherdstown Friends Meeting, WV, Sept 14, 2025 [Adopted by the Annapolis Friends Meeting, Feb 1, 2026] Minute on Harms Caused by the Actions of our Current Government The term “Friends of the Truth” was the original … Read more
“Feeding Faith, Not Just Appetite: Food Choices That Care for Creation”
An Invitation from: The Interfaith Partners of the Chesapeake “As we enter the reflective season of Lent, Feeding Faith, Not Just Appetite invites us to consider how our daily food choices can become acts of compassion—for our bodies, our communities, and … Read more
Today, a poem
An Annapolis Friend shares the following: Written today thru the inspiration of the question “What to do?” BELOVED COMMUNITY Rosa Parks was not the only one who would not give up her seat. There were others. They went to jail. … Read more