Black Quaker Voices

O Listening Each Other Into Wholeness O invites Friends to consider listening as a spiritual practice — a way of recognizing, valuing, and responding to that of God in one another. In this QuakerSpeak video, O describes deep listening and … Read more

Canadian Quakers & the bare minimum

From the Canadian magazine “THIS” By Shanai Tanwar Sept 14, 2026 “The bare minimum: Canadian Quakers advocate for a guaranteed livable basic income Sandra Wiens stepped into the role of government relations representative for the Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC) … Read more

Love as Action

From – American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Take Action – Visit the AFSC – Love as Action page for more information   “AFSC invites Friends across the country to gather in silent worship in public spaces to give witness to … Read more

The Way has been Cleared!

Annapolis Friends Meeting House

  Friends – We owe many thanks to Tim M’s nephew, Chris C. , who selected much-needed work on AFM’s nature trail for his Eagle Scout service project this past First Day. The trail work was very well-supported & efficient! … Read more

Thanks to all for a wonderful Quaker Spring Market!

Hats off to the Quaker Market Committee! And the many Friends who lovingly participated in this colossal effort! And, yes we are recycling and composting, thank you for helping us to care for our planet! ~A few of the extraordinary … Read more

Quaker Spring Market is coming – on May 2!

    Location:  Annapolis Friends Meeting 351 DuBois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Website:  www.annapolisfriends.org Questions? Please email market@annapolisfriends.org *Proceeds from sale of Afghan items benefit Afghan Women’s Fund.  PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT FURNITURE DONATIONS. Quaker … Read more

A Life of Faithful Giving: Remembering Patience Schenck

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From: Right Sharing of World’s Resources website March 30, 2026 “For decades, Patience (Pat) Schenck practiced quiet, steady generosity. Known in Annapolis. MD for her social and racial justice work, Pat served the Human Rights Commission, Conflict Resolution Center, and … Read more

Dear Friends – “Does nature have rights?”

In order to be the stewards our planet desperately needs, consider the responses and links shared in this article,  to the question….   Does Nature Have Rights? Courtesy of: Yale Climate News – Nov. 6, 2025 By Sueellen Campbell (Image … Read more

A Reflection on Easter 

Annapolis Friends Meeting House

  Among all the wonderful events offered us on Easter ( do check the calendar!), this one is “last but maybe not least.” (None are “least”!) Easter Day, 12:45-1:45 in the Classroom: A Reflection on Easter  A recorded sermon/reflection by Dr. Wayne Schwandt, followed … Read more

The Good Trouble March – Saturday, March 7, 2026

Annapolis – March for Racial Justice: Annapolis Friends share this message to … “Stand up for justice! Come out this Saturday @ noon to march on the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday.”   “The Caucus of African American Leaders (CAAL) … Read more

Quaker Lobby Condemns Attacks on Iran…

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..and Calls for Deescalation, Diplomacy, and Congressional Action Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the dangerous pursuit of a war of regime change. We mourn the lives already … Read more

Underground Railroad history discovered

Emmarts United Methodist Church

At Emmarts United Methodist Church in Baltimore County CBS NEWS BALTIMORE — A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a “tribute to the past.” On Saturday morning, close to 200 leaders … Read more

“Fortaleciendo comunidades y ecosistemas” –

The Naturally Latinos Conference this March! Presented by Nature Forward, the Naturally Latinos Conference has become one of the nation’s premier environmental forums showcasing diversity, inclusion, and equity since its launch in 2017. With our environment and communities under renewed … Read more

Another Quaker Meeting speaks out ~

The Shepherdstown Friends Meeting [of West Virginia] shares this Minute: Minute on Harms Caused by the Actions of our Current Government   Adopted by the Shepherdstown Friends Meeting, WV, Sept 14, 2025 Endorsed by the Hopewell Centre Monthly Meeting, Winchester, … Read more

Today, a poem

An Annapolis Friend shares the following: Written today thru the inspiration of the question “What to do?” BELOVED COMMUNITY Rosa Parks was not the only one who would not give up her seat. There were others. They went to jail. … Read more

Want to show solidarity? Knit this “Melt the ICE” hat

“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