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From Friends Journal – Annapolis Friend, Thomas Wolfe “has long had an interest in comparative religion and interfaith work. Nearly 30 years ago he read a comprehensive collection of the writings of William Penn and found inspiration in Penn’s method … Read more
From the LGBTQ Religious Archive Network website: A new book and conversation on 9/11/2025… Thursday, September 11, 2025 8 p.m. Eastern REGISTER HERE Join Heather White and author Brian Blackmore in discussion of the newly published To Hear and to Respond: … Read more
Their Quaker roots made them a pioneer of ethical business This article is republished from The Conversation Nicholas Burton, Northumbria University, Newcastle For many, the Clarks brand is a byword for sturdy school shoes and functional footwear for those of … Read more
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History & Culture celebrates Juneteenth! Visit the museum to celebrate and learn “– during the entire month of June – and embrace the rich history of Freedom Day each week”. Opal Lee … Read more
For their historic involvement in the transatlantic trafficking and enslavement of African people. As reported in Quakers in Britain: “Lancashire Quakers have become the first in Britain to issue a formal apology for their historic involvement in the transatlantic trafficking … Read more
Expressing our Quaker Peace Testimony… From: CNN – An on-board CNN interview with Greta Thunberg on the boat Madleeen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition sailing to Gaza.. “Greta Thunberg, Yasemin Acar and other activists are sailing to Gaza. The … Read more
Join us on June 14 as we sit quietly in silence and Hold our Country in the Light, and all in need of food, shelter, and love. This special Worship Meeting is provided as an alternative to the military parade … Read more
Pride t-shirts are now available at the BYM Bonfire shop
The Pride Festival and Parade has been post-poned due to storms forecast for the weekend Join Friends in celebrating Community, Peace, Love, and Diversity! 2025 Parade and Festival Will be reschedule in the fall
Text from the Quaker Walk to Washington Website: “Remonstrance Of the Quaker Walkers of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, to the United States Government, May 22nd, 2025 To our representatives, Through your action or inaction, you have … Read more
An article in “The Times of India” on May 10, 2025, poses the question and provides an answer. “Who are Quakers? Faith group marching 300 miles against Trump’s immigration crackdown “A group of Quakers is marching more than 300 miles … Read more
And with you, Pope Leo XIV. And our world.
The following letter was sent to the Annapolis Friends Meeting – Discuss List on April 14 2025 – and is shared with permission. Dear Friends- This AFSC news article greatly disturbs me, especially in the context of ever rarer … Read more
From the American Friends Service Committee – April 11, 2025 “It’s been six weeks since Israel has cut off all aid to Palestinians in Gaza. An AFSC staff member shares her firsthand account of daily life under the total blockade…” … Read more
Come shop, eat, enjoy! We hope to see you! Quaker Spring Market Flyer (pdf file for printing) AFM Spring Market Flyer in Spanish Quaker Spring Market Saturday May 3rd! 9 am – 2 pm Garden Plants Gourmet Baked Goods, Soups, … Read more
The Baltimore Yearly Meeting shares the following – Project of the Brooklyn Quaker Meeting The Walk Begins May 4, 2025 A group of young Friends working with Brooklyn Meeting’s Peace and and Social Action committee are partnering with like-minded faith, … Read more
From the Vatican: ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME 2015
Friend, Sylvia writes.. . Please hold the date (4/27/25) to come enjoy what I personally think of as a “Meeting for Worship in the form of Sacred Chant & Dance.” Everyone is most welcome!No need to be on our feet … Read more
In remembrance of Pope Francis – “WE are all linked by unseen bonds…” “Laudate Deum” – A cry for a response by all people and all faiths to the Climate Crisis October 4, 2023 An Apostolic Exhortation – “Laudate Deum” was … Read more
Join us to watch this film at the Meetinghouse at 6:30 pm The Annapolis Friends ~ Green Group warmly invites everyone to an Earth Day viewing of a 90 min. environmental film – Kiss the Ground. It will be … Read more
Pope Francis: “The poison of greed has smeared its diamonds with blood. This is a tragedy to which the economically more advanced world often closes its eyes, ears and mouth. Yet this country and this continent deserve to be respected … Read more
All are Welcome! Dear Friends, We’re delighted to invite you to Quaker Foundations:Seekers Series Session Six: SEEKERS AND FINDERS: QUAKER WORSHIP AND VOCAL MINISTRY, April 13, 2025 our sixth in the series on Quaker Foundations, also known as the Seekers Series, on … Read more
From: Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Website : Written Testimony submitted Pertaining to Appropriations to the State Department, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, April 4, 2025 Prepared for the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on National Security, Department … Read more
April 3rd in Columbia, MD – RSVP, now to get a seat to hear … Keynote: Living Our Values: A Conversation with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Thursday, April 03, 2025 at 5:00pm This program is presented by the Interfaith Partners for … Read more
From: Acting In Faith with AFSC Newsletter – Issue 45 “Dear Friend, Last month we began shipping out yard signs with the message “QUAKERS WELCOME MIGRANTS WITH DIGNITY” to Quaker communities across the country. So far, we have sent over … Read more
“Dear Friends, Please join us as we look at “THE EARLY QUAKER MOVEMENT & THE EXPERIENCES THAT DEFINED QUAKER FAITH & PRACTICE”, our fifth in the series on Quaker Foundations, also know as the Seekers Series, on this Sunday, March … Read more
“Hello Friends, The AFM Book Discussion Group met last night, and we had a good conversation about Martin Luther King’s last book, “Where Do We Go From Here — Chaos or Community.” Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April … Read more
From: The Pennsylvania Capital-Star, March 12, 2025 “Traditional Quaker values may seem quaint, but all Pennsylvanians should recognize our commonwealth was founded upon them.” William Penn, 15 Oct 1644 – 30 Jul 1718 We invite Friends and others, to read … Read more
This Action for Peace is from – Friends Place on Capitol Hill – a Quaker learning center and guesthouse. Dear Friends – Join us at Friends Place on Capitol Hill on Saturday, March 29, to design and create kites for … Read more
