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By Administration’s Decision To Supply Ukraine With Banned Cluster Munitions FROM: The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) By Timothy McHugh | July 7, 2023 “Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) deplored the Biden Administration’s short-sighted and dangerous decision … Read more
The Annapolis Friends Meeting supports and Holds in the Light, Friend, Nancy Jo S. who traveled on July 4th to Gettysburg to attend the annual Braver Angels convention. The non-profit group works to bring “conservatives and progressives together on equal … Read more
Plastic bags to be banned In Anne Arundel County As Quakers, part of our testimony is to be good stewards of our planet. So we celebrate this week’s news that … Anne Arundel County approves ban of plastic bags … … Read more
Earlier this month Fowler United Methodist Church on Bestgate Road was robbed and vandalized. The damage has been estimated as being over $100,000. Investigations by police are underway. We send their congregation and community, support and love. Vandalism At Fowler … Read more
Dear Friends, We invite you to ask for Traveling Mercies for our Annapolis Friends who will soon be traveling to Nakuru, Kenya to attend Triennial Week 2023. We ask you to Hold our Friends, Ann R. and Sheila M. in … Read more
Annapolis Friends Meeting hosted Anne Arundel Connecting Together (ACT) on June 10th for their Discernment Retreat. AFM is a supporting member of ACT. ACT notes that they have been “…involved in a Listening Campaign involving over 1000 people! In June, … Read more
Dear Friends, ACT (Anne Arundel Connecting Together) is a non-partisan organization of 28 faith and community-based institutions in Anne Arundel County. As you may remember, AFM is a member. This summer they are developing leaders (you, me, us, our neighbors) … Read more
Dear Friends, Thanks to those who have already registered! For those who may be contemplating registration– please do, we still have openings and hope you will join us. If you have considered trying out a silent retreat or have yearned … Read more
Dear Friends, Come join our Sacred Chant & Dance Circle on June 11 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., outside on our patio (weather/air quality permitting) or in our multipurpose room. It is sponsored by Ministry and Worship Committee. When we … Read more
Anne Arundel County’s Racial Reconciliation Collaborative presents… Guest Speaker: Andrew Hanauer, President & CEO of the One America Movement Attend in person at St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 730 Bestgate Road, Annapolis or via Zoom RSVP here! “The RRC is excited … Read more
Dear Friends- Recently, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) joined several other faith-based organizations to call for an end to U.S. funding of weapons and other military support for Israel in light of “Israeli … Read more
Saturday’s Quaker Spring Market was blessed with beautiful weather, delicious food, abundant plants, flea market treasures, Afghan treasures, artisan sauces and olive oils, a wonderful sense of community, returning and new partners, and much more! Many thanks to our donors, … Read more
From Friends Journal – Classifieds January 2023 “Join us for one of our 2023 events at the Maison Quaker! Upcoming events include an Art Retreat, Music Week, and Writing. See more at https://maison-quaker-congenies.org. We are also available for stays, with … Read more
The Golden Rule, the Berrigans, and the Doomsday Clock On April 25, 2023 ambassadors of peace sailed into Annapolis! They came on the historic ketch the Golden Rule to share their mission to abolish nuclear weapons. They were met with … Read more
Some like it hot! How about Scoville units from to 1,000 to 2,480,000?!?!?!?! We are talking HOT! Out of the 20 types that will be available to buy, the following are a mere sampling: Dragon’s Breath, Orono, Purple Naga, and … Read more
Please join us this Saturday at Annapolis Friends Meeting As we gather to eat, shop, build community, and raise educational awareness and funds for the highlighted causes. AFM Friends have been busy organizing, preparing, and sorting. We are grateful to … Read more
Information and image courtesy The GOLDEN RULE PROJECT “The Golden Rule is a project of Veterans For Peace. We aim to advance Veterans For Peace opposition to nuclear weapons and war, and to do so in a dramatic fashion. We … Read more
From: Friends Journal “Previous generations considered perinatal loss a taboo subject, but people have become increasingly open to talking about it.” Every Life Is Precious by Sharlee DiMenichi April 1, 2023 Attenders of a Quaker memorial meeting gather in silence … Read more
Location: 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Quaker Spring Market – May 6, 2023 May 6, 2023 Quaker Spring Market All are welcome to participate in the Quaker Spring Market (QSM) starting with set-up, sales, purchasing, and clean-up. The purpose … Read more
Friends who are interested in climate change are invited to watch this presentation on “YouTube” by Tammy Mayer, Founder of One Climate Action. The talk was part of a symposium sponsored by Grantham Insitute. Tammy’s mother is Ellen M., a member of … Read more
Dear Friends, “What is antisemitism, and why is it everyone’s concern?” “Why is antisemitism so confusing and difficult to understand and talk about?” And what can we as concerned F/friends do about it? As we think about current situations that … Read more
This news story from the Capital Gazette is shared with Friends as it tells of an attempt by our county to prevent gun violence and save lives. This creative approach to stemming violence in our community is consistent with Friends … Read more
The Johns Hopkins History Project Presents … Friends you are invited to hear four Johns Hopkins students presenting research on Quaker manumissions in the 1770s and 1780s in Maryland. This event is free and open to the public — in … Read more
Two Book Reviews … And perhaps also a discussion? Friends, Just before Dotty and Jonathan Doherty moved to New Hampshire, we had a wonderful worship-sharing session with Dotty on her book: Buoyant: What Held Us Up When Our Bodies Let … Read more
Annapolis Friend, Francis Wayne, a Maryknoll Lay Missioner serving in Kenya draws our attention to the release this past week on March 30, 2023 of a long-awaited Vatican document denouncing the destructive empire-building and colonization policies and practices that existed … Read more
For the first time, Maryland government recognizes International Transgender Day of Visibility By Pamela Wood Published on: March 31, 2023 “For the first time, the blue-and-pink transgender pride flag was on display in the State House Friday, as Maryland Gov. Wes … Read more
Meeting for Learning March 26 9:30 am to 10:45 am In person and on Zoom Easter Reflections with Ann Riggs Easter/Resurrection Day is central to Christianity and has deeply symbolic meaning to many others as well. The meeting will include … Read more
A big thank you to all who made our Afghan Women’s Fund activities this past weekend at AFM a delightful success! Saturday’s Afghan cooking class provided an opportunity to enjoy time with Fahima and a small group of Friends, learning … Read more
From: Psychology Today By Mitzi Perdue Posted August 29, 2022 “Traffickers specialize in spotting the traumatized and vulnerable. As if Ukraine does not have enough going on, human traffickers are omnipresent on the borders between Ukraine and the West. The … Read more
