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From Bangor Daily News, January 26, 2026 “The Vassalboro Friends Meeting (Quakers) has been, like many faith communities, holding prayer and offering support for people who are stressed by the U.S. government behaviors towards immigrants and foreign countries. Our trust … Read more
“In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal and punishable by law … Read more
Sponsored by Quaker Call to Action From Exhaustion to Enthusiasm, Joyful Resistance in a Time of Tyranny A National Zoom Call January 25, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm EST Dear Friends, We at the Quaker Call are pleased to … Read more
“Nature for Every Community: Faith, Equity, and Belonging” A Webinar hosted by the Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake“ “Across the country, many Black and minority communities have long faced barriers to accessing safe, welcoming green spaces — and those disparities … Read more
Our Quaker testimony calls for us to be good stewards of the planet and our communities. We are pleased to share this announcement from Interfaith Power & Light who are partnering with the Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake, and others … Read more
From: Friends Committee on National Legislation Lobbying with Quakers, January 3. “Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuela President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty” “Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. government’s attack … Read more
Wishing you a joyous celebration of African heitage, family, and community… “Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture. The ideas and concepts of Kwanzaa … Read more
Friends, On December 28th at 9:30 a.m., our Meeting for Learning will feature a DVD by Dr. Wayne Schwandt titled “The Good Shepherd.” We will read together the 23rd Psalm, then watch a half-hour long DVD, followed by a sharing/discussion … Read more
From the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): “As a Quaker organization with a deep commitment to peace, justice, and human dignity, AFSC is advocating for a more welcoming and just immigration system. Please join us! … “ READ MORE HERE
Saturday, December 6th from 9am – 2pm! We hope you’ll join us! ……. …. *Proceeds from sale of Afghan items benefit Afghan Women’s Fund. Information About Our Selected Causes Website: www.annapolisfriends.org Questions? Please email market@annapolisfriends.org AFM Holiday Market Flyer … Read more
Dear Friends, We warmly invite you to Sacred Chant & Dance in our lovely multi-purpose room from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. on November 30th. Please see the attached Songsheet. Circle dance, for me, symbolizes our spiritual journey together, as we support and sustain one … Read more
Piscataway Nation Singers & Dancers This program is thanks to the Anne Arundel County Public Library. See a listing of other fun, learning events being offered at Anne Arundel County Public libraries in November to celebrate Native American Heritage month. … Read more
TAKE A BREAK FROM THE SCREEN TIME! SATURDAY November 15 11:00-1:00 ALL FREE: KIDS & family fun day Guided Nature Walk Microscope station Make your own Mandala Rock painting contest Assemble your own all-natural bird feeder Face Painting Gnome search … Read more
Announcement from: Friends Community School Exploring school options for next year? Get to know Friends Community School. Friends Community School (grades K-8) is a purposeful and joyful school that engages and inspires young children through adolescence. Located on 17 wooded … Read more
As Quakers we are interested in all people and cultures and learning from others. We are pleased to share information about this educational program and projects… Guide to Indigenous Lands: A Digital Mapping Project “The Guide to Indigenous Lands … Read more
From: The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) site Building a Pathway to Peace “Where there is extreme inequality, oppression, marginalization, corruption, or resource scarcity, there is potential for conflict and violence. Too often, these roots of conflict are not … Read more
Causes Selected for Distribution of (Anticipated) Quaker Market 2025 Proceeds Since the Quaker Market Committee (QMC) sees part of its mission as raising awareness of what recommended causes do as well as raising funds to support that work, we would … Read more
Excerpts below from: MSN (news portal) Click here to READ the full story By Albert Futukpor “Accra, Oct. 07, GNA – Quakers in Ghana, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, have celebrated their centenary at Hill House Meeting … Read more
From “The New York Times” By Mark Landler Reporting from Canterbury, England Oct. 3, 2025 Updated 8:28 a.m. ET Sarah Mullally, a onetime nurse who became the first female Anglican bishop of London, was named on Friday as the 106th archbishop of … Read more
From “Quakers in Britain”: “As tensions rise and divisions deepen across the UK and beyond, Quakers are inviting everyone to pause, reflect, and act on one simple but radical idea: Love Your Neighbour. During Quaker Week 2025, Quaker Meeting Houses … Read more
Join Friends for this Season of Creation activity, to reflect on creation and to care for creation while collecting seeds from our native Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood trees on Friday, October 3rd at 11am – 1:30 come for … Read more
Love your Neighbor ~ as yourself. And Love OUR Planet. Friends World Committee for Consultation suggests that in this difficult time in our world… “Let us see what Love can do” Take a look at what Annapolis Friends … Read more
Excerpt from: Templeton Prize, May 20, 2021 Finding Faith in the Forest: Dr. Jane Goodall Reflects on ‘the Spiritual Power in Every Living Thing’ “2021 Templeton Prize winner Jane Goodall, 87, is an unparalleled figure in the world of science … Read more
“Quakers in Britain”, From Sept 21 2025 post “: “Quakers in Britain welcomes the announcement by our government today to formally recognise the State of Palestine. This is a long overdue first step and especially necessary given Britain’s past actions, … Read more
The Friends World Committee for Consultation urge Friends to: Love your Neighbor. Love Our Planet. take actions for better living, community building, and healing. At Annapolis Friends Meeting, the Green Group is hosting a display and discussion to keep in … Read more
The Abba-Imma Qigong: an Embodied Lord’s Prayer WHAT IT IS The Lord’s Prayer is a spiritual practice that Jesus taught his disciples 2,000 years ago. It is grounded in both his Jewish roots and what was to become the … Read more
Mysteries with a Quaker twist… Written by Patricia Thomas. She donor of the largest gift ever received – to the Earlham College School of Religion to establish a peace and justice endowed chair. I Was a Stranger is now available … Read more
Earlham School of Religion receives $2M gift to establish peace and justice endowed chair
From Friends Committee for National Legislation: “Quakers Discern Genocide is Occurring in Gaza and Urge Courageous Action Eight Quaker organizations, including FCNL, have published a new statement expressing our belief that “in line with the definition of the crime of … Read more
