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Post by the Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), May 24, 2022 “World Quaker Day will take place on 2 October 2022 with the theme Becoming the Quakers the World Needs. World Quaker Day is an annual event where we … Read more
The WCC Committee meeting of 15-18 June 2022 has issued a Climate Emergency Statement… “Decades of scientific research have validated the reality of the accelerating climate emergency that now confronts us as an actual imminent catastrophe. Decades of advocacy by … Read more
Annapolis Friends are invited to a special (hybrid – Zoom and in-person) Meeting for Learning on First Day, 6/26/22, 9:15 a.m. for sharing and mutual discernment as to Friends’ role in these increasingly-ominous political times. A group of leading … Read more
Our Afghan refugee family has now moved into their own apartment, with the help of a dedicated group of volunteers and generous donations of household goods and funds from Annapolis Friends Meeting and Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis members and attendees. Thank … Read more
A video produced by… “Whenever you start a project,” says documentary filmmaker Martin Krafft, “you never know what it’s going to turn out as—and if you do know, it’s going to be bad, because you’re not engaging in active discovery.” … Read more
Approved Path Forward policies Overview The AFM meetinghouse and grounds are open for use by AFM and renters. The building and grounds are open to AFM-affiliated groups, BYM committees, and renters. Masks are optional and recommended when the Maryland Health Department or Anne … Read more
Our Afghan refugee family is enjoying their apartment and are grateful for all the helpers from AFM and UUCA members and attenders. It is helpful that their apartment complex is very diverse, with lots of immigrants including some Afghan families. … Read more
Want to have some fun, deepen your spiritual life, get to know Quakers from around our region, and broaden community? Then join us for the Baltimore Yearly Meeting (BYM) Annual Session in person at Hood College in Frederick, MD. You … Read more
Can what well-meaning folks do harm? This is a question worth grappling with. Annapolis Friends Meeting has a meeting on the 2nd Saturday monthly starting at 2:00 pm tiled “Deconstructing Racism Group” where topics like this are discussed. At 4:00 PM, there … Read more
To facilitate spiritual and personal growth, all are warmly invited to participate in AFM’s Sacred Chant & Dances. We normally meet on the 2nd Sunday in the months of March, June, September, and December in our multipurpose room from 9:15 … Read more
Quaker Market Committee Report—6th month 2022 Annapolis Friends Meeting held its Quaker Spring Market on 7 May, 2022. The joy of being back together in person could hardly be dampened by the soggy weather or covid safety precautions (masks required … Read more
Annapolis Friends Meeting is joining with other BYM meetings to support of a new Maryland Healthcare for All initiative (https://healthcareforall.com/resolution/). This initiative seeks to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to all Marylanders. It is expected that this would make … Read more
Many thanks for the Meeting’s support for our minute on housing for our Afghan family and your generous financial support. The good news is that the family’s application for an apartment was accepted and they will be moving in early … Read more
By Christopher Sammond June 1, 2022 “Between 2014 and 2017, New York Yearly Meeting’s Spiritual Nurture Working Group offered to come to a meeting and facilitate any of 12 different workshops. More requests came to us for the workshop on … Read more
A Social Media Post – From Zoom Quaker Quest (retweeted and posted by Annapolis Friends) “Try to live simply. A simple lifestyle freely chosen is a source of strength. Do not be persuaded into buying what you do not need … Read more
The Washington Post By Jasmine Hilton May 8, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. EDT Veteran who served prison time- Gets second chance Read about this partnership between Maryland’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) … Read more
The Friends Committee on National Legislation – Provided this post on May 16, 2022 … The Twin Crises of White Supremacy and Gun Violence Rear Their Heads… We support efforts to reduce gun violence by limiting gun ownership, possession, and … Read more
Lee Lougee: Excerpts for Memorial Minute at BYM Annual Session 2021 Lee Lougee, a member of Annapolis Friends Meeting, passed away on March 28, 2021 after a battle with cancer. She had only recently moved to Friends House, where a … Read more
From Friends Journal, May 11, 2022 Scattergood-style hostel launches in Germany for Ukrainian refugees Michael Luick-Thrams, a Quaker historian wrote a book about the largest Holocaust relief effort in the United States. And he and others have launched a similar … Read more
From the Canadian Friends Service Committee: “Our newest blog post for Psychology Today looks at the crucial role that emotions play in conflicts. Read on for some interesting research on what emotions are and how to engage with them to … Read more
In addition to the many other things available at the Spring Market here’s a listing of PLANTS. Many thanks to all the DONORS!! From the Market Committee – email news… Dear Friends, In addition to the berry bushes that we … Read more
NOTECARDS–5.5×4.25 inches, matte finish, with envelopes Cards are blank inside. $8 per pack of 5 cards/envelopes Writer/photographer Fran Palmeri strives to inspire people to appreciate the beauty of the earth, recognize its fragility and act on its behalf. She is … Read more
BERRY BUSHES and More A generous donor has once again agreed to offer a variety of berry bushes, including bushes as listed below! As a heads up, he will also be offering his own homemade BBQ Sauce and other Hot Sauce. … Read more
LIGHT HOUSE BISTRO GRANOLA The Light House Bistro Granola was so well-received at Quaker Holiday Market that we decided to offer it again at Quaker Spring Market! The purchase of granola by donors benefits the Light House Bistro, and your … Read more
The FHA sends this invitation to their Spring Event via email: A Walking Tour of Arden, Delaware “You Are Welcome Hither” The Friends Historical Association (FHA) Spring Event will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022. We will enjoy a walking tour of … Read more
For a View into a Life, Process, Relationships… On April 24th 9:15 am during Meeting for Learning on Zoom, itinerant Friend, Martin Krafft, will be discussing the process of making the documentary film, “Terminal”, and the relation between filmmaking and … Read more
Quaker EarthCare Witness Invites You to Apply for a Mini-Grant QEW writes… We offer $500 matching grants to friends working on eco-friendly projects! QEW offers mini-grants for Quaker projects that benefit the environment and/or promote environmental awareness and education among … Read more
The Original Yearly Meeting Quaker site will make history again on 4/23/22 A 350th anniversary and re-dedication of the West River Quaker Burying Ground (WRQBG) in Galesville, Maryland will take place on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. at … Read more
