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A fundraiser for the “Afghan Women’s Fund” Dear Friends, The Quaker Market (QM) and Peace and Social Concerns (P&SC) Committees are co-hosting a special fundraiser for the Afghan Women’s Fund (AWF). The Potluck fundraiser will feature special guest, Fahima … Read more
From: Al Jazeera News By Alia Chughtai and Marium Ali Published On 8 Mar 2023 Millions of Afghan female students have been unable to attend secondary schools and universities for over a year following a ban by the ruling Taliban. The United … Read more
From Friends Journal – A Case for Plain, Tech-Free Worship Screen-Weary and Lonely by Helen Berkeley March 1, 2023 In the spring of 2021, my husband and I began worshiping at our meetinghouse for outside worship on the porch with … Read more
Friends, In commemoration of and in tribute to Black History month, my clerk support committee and I shared a list of educational resources via Announce. The resource list is also available on the AFM website at Black History Month – There is much to … Read more
“Benjamin Banneker: The Man Who Loved The Stars” (1981) The American Friends Service Committee and The BlackQuaker Project Present 2023 Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival & Forum. Saturday, 18 March 2023: Benjamin Banneker: The Man Who Loved The Stars … Read more
Dear Friends, Let us entice you to visit Friends Wilderness Center! Did you know we are located in a World Ecological Hotspot? Join us on March 11 for our annual SALAMANDER SHUFFLE to discover this region’s ecological claim to Global fame! (Bonnie P is … Read more
On March 19 (Sunday) during Worship at 8 am, 11 am and during the First Day School session, we will engage in worship sharing on the Spiritual State of the Meeting (SSoM). This is an annual tradition that began in … Read more
“Dear Friends, All are warmly invited to join our next gathering for Sacred Chant & Dance at the meetinghouse on March 12th, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. You don’t have to be a singer or a dancer to enjoy this easy … Read more
An AFM member brought Bessie Coleman and other Black innovators’ accomplishments to the AFM Discuss List attention during Black History Month. We are pleased to share the story of this determined young woman who despite obstacles, persisted in following her … Read more
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church of Annapolis, Shares Information Online about their Racial Justice Work… From the St. Margaret’s website… February 2023 “The work of reconciliation is a fundamental calling for the Diocese of Maryland. Reconciliation builds on our understanding of … Read more
A story of local gentrification – and opposition to it From the Baltimore Banner: By Rick Hutzell Published on: February 28, 2023 “Browns Woods Park seems too small a rectangle of patchy grass for the symbolism it holds. It is a touchstone … Read more
Read this update from the Quaker Voice of Maryland: “Hello Friends, This week is full of committee hearings… Reclaiming Renewable Energy Act of 2023 (SB0590) has hearing in Senate Education, Energy and the Environment Committee on 2/28 @ 1PM. Quaker Voice … Read more
An Annapolis Friend shared the following with our Discuss List: Friends – Atlantic Magazine recently reprinted its 2014 article “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Nahisi Coates. When first printed, it greatly increased calls for reparations for the descendants of slavery and Jim … Read more
For the People of Ukraine and the World From the Association of Mennonite Congregations in Germany Prayer on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of the Russian government’s war of aggression against the people of Ukraine. 24 February 2023 War … Read more
The other side started Black History Month. How a family heals NPR By Sandhya Dirks, February 19, 2023 “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and … Read more
“Quakers are known for their stand against slavery, and Black Quakers played an important part.” A post from the Barclay College website February 8, 2021 “Many may not know it was common for Quakers to own slaves prior to the … Read more
From the American Friends Service Committee website… Donate to the American Friends Service Committee Today On February 6, an earthquake struck, leaving millions in Turkey and Syria facing severe weather conditions without adequate shelter, food, or water. Your donation will … Read more
AFM Member with in-depth knowledge of Turkey, shares recommendation for relief donations … The Maryland American Turkish Association (MATA), has been organizing donations of material and money for earthquake relief in Turkey. To date, [Feb 13, 2022] they have sent … Read more
Shared by Cairn K., Clerk, Market Committee Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake and Interfaith Power and Light (both past Quaker Market causes), have partnered to put together a 2023 Lenten Creation Care calendar that may be of interest. The calendars provide … Read more
From The Washington Post… Updated February 10, 2023 at 7:08 a.m. EST|Published February 6, 2023 at 3:32 p.m. EST By Sammy Westfall Excerpt – “Here is how to help: Start with groups you know Major international groups are among the first to coordinate on-the-ground response … Read more
Friends, In commemoration of and in tribute to Black History month, my clerk support committee and I would like to share this list of educational resources. (Thanks to Sheila for pulling this list together.) We invite you to read, watch, and/or listen … Read more
From: Maryland League of Conservation Voters Posting, Feb 1,2023 “Hundreds gathered virtually for annual Environmental Legislative Summit Leading Environmental Advocates Outline 2023 Priorities ANNAPOLIS— Marylanders from around the state gathered virtually for the 29th annual Environmental Legislative Summit on Tuesday night in … Read more
From Quaker Speak… The Prayer Life of Quakers “Quaker prayer is a matter of letting go of outward words, and of our thoughts and imaginations, and of centering down into a place of silence where we can wait and notice … Read more
From Friends Journal … by Vanessa Van Wagner January 1, 2023 A grandchild of immigrants once asked my husband why anyone whose family arrived in the United States long after slavery was over owes reparations. “Shouldn’t you be the ones … Read more
Friends, As announced at Meeting for Business, AFM Ministry & Worship will be holding an in-person worship sharing on Sunday, January 29 at 9:15 am for input on the proposed newly revised sections of Faith & Practice on “The Quaker Experience” and “Meeting for … Read more
Baltimore Yearly Meeting, Working Group on Right Relationship with Animals share the following … Webinar: How our food can help build a more peaceful, livable planet Wednesday, Feb 1, 7:30-8:30 pm Register here to get the Zoom link Co-sponsored by … Read more
Please join us at 11:00 on New Year’s morning when we will focus both on celebrating Christmas and the New Year. We will also begin our year’s theme of loving and caring for Mother Earth. We will be using materials … Read more
From Friends Journal… December 3, 2020 https://quakerspeak.com/video/christmas/
Annapolis Friend, Francis Wayne – Writes of a different path presenting itself BY FRANCIS WAYNE | SEP 28, 2022 Yesterday was the best day I have had so far teaching at Marianist Technical Institute (MTI). The plan for the day … Read more
“Ever Scouts teaches kids the skills they won’t learn in textbooks—skills like empathy, collaboration, and self-awareness. Every weekday, 7-10 year-olds join Missions: online adventures that are like part games, part shows, where kids learn through play and practice. Know a … Read more