Creating a Culture of Repair – A talk by Rev. Dr. Robert Turner The Baltimore Yearly Meeting – Reparations Action Working Group Invites you to a presentation – in person and ONLINE Stony Run Friends Meeting 5116 N. Charles St., … Read more
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Celebrating Women’s History Month ~ Ann Preston, Trailblazer
Ann Preston (December 1, 1813 – April 18, 1872) was an American physician, activist, and educator. As head of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, she was the first female dean of a medical school in the United States of America. The Chester County Quaker community, in which she … Read more
Black History – keep it green in your memory
“The heroism and desperate struggle that many of our people endured should be kept green in the memory of this and coming generations” ~ William Still William Still, 7 Oct 1821 – 14 Jul 1902 From the National … Read more
Come learn with us about Quaker Christianity and Quaker Universalism – on Feb 23 at 9:30am
Dear Friends, Please join us for the \QUAKER CHRISTIANITY AND QUAKER UNIVERSALISM, our third in the series on Quaker Foundations, also known as the Seekers Series, on this Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 9:30-10-40 a.m. This will be a … Read more
On Feb 9th – A Friend from Rwanda Speaks With Us about Good Leadership and Forgiveness
Sunday Feb 9th is the Final Day of Friends General Conference – Online Gathering – at the AFM Meetinghouse 12:40 – 2:10 pm Please Join us to hear Pleanary Session Speaker David Bucura Date: Sunday 2/9 we will gather … Read more
Other Faiths join Quakers in Action against ICE – “as a matter of moral and religious conviction”
“Baptist News Global” shares this story, by Mark Wingfield, February 6, 2025 “CBF joins Quakers in lawsuit against ICE raids in churches. The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship [CBF] has joined a coalition of Quakers as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed … Read more
The BlackQuaker Project – Shares Thoughts on Reforming Quakerism
From the BlackQuaker Project site… “The BlackQuaker Project (1) celebrates the lives and contributions of Quakers of Color worldwide and (2) documents and addresses their concerns. It is an outreach and in-reach ministry of Wellesley Friends Meeting, guided by the … Read more
Black History Month Events – Celebrating American History
Quakers believe Black History – is American History; that Black Lives Matter; that Black History Matters: that Black Culture Matters; that Black Innovation Matters. We embrace people of all races, religions, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, and ages. Annapolis Friends … Read more
SILENT RETREAT AT DAYSPRING for BALTIMORE YEARLY MEETING FRIENDS
June 6 – 8, Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10) Friends, I hope you can share in this opportunity for SILENCE at Dayspring Retreat Center. The joy of spiritual community as summer approaches: what … Read more
Quakers Sue …
From Friends Journal: Quakers Sue DHS over Immigration Enforcement and Religious Freedom “Quakers are suing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over potential immigration raids at houses of worship. Plaintiffs include Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, New England Yearly Meeting, Baltimore … Read more
A Spring Whose Water Never Fails – Join the FGC at the Meetinghouse
Friends General Conference Online Gathering – The FGC writes “Come join Friends this winter for an inclusive, joyful, enlivening Online Gathering! Our theme is “A Spring Whose Waters Never Fail,” and the Online Gathering will be held on Zoom from … Read more
Let us all have a dream…. and a goal – to end racism
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Civil Rghts March on Washington, D.C. National Archives – NAID: 542069 Listen on NPR to Martin Luther King’s “celebrated speech -“I Have a Dream…” Delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps … Read more
In Britain Quakers – “Hold candle-lit vigil for imprisoned Quaker climate activist”
Quakers in Britain (Britain Yearly Meeting) posted on January 14, 2025 “Candle-lit vigil for imprisoned Quaker climate activist. Hundreds of Quakers and supporters braved freezing temperatures to bear witness to the courage of imprisoned climate activist Gaie Delap on her … Read more
Holding Los Angeles – The City of Angels In the Light
Your grief is our grief. Your heartbreak is our heartbreak. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and … Read more
Dayspring Retreat – Rejuvenate February 14 – 16, 2025
From Annapolis Friend and Facilitator, Jean C: Friends, I hope you can share in the silence of Dayspring Retreat Center. The warmth of spiritual community in the heart of winter, amid nature’s beauty–what a blessing! Love and LIGHT to you … Read more
Sacred Chant and Dance – Come Join Us December 8th at 9:15am
Friends – Join hands and hearts with a circle of Friends in Sacred Chant & Dance tomorrow morning 9:30–10:45 A.M. Dance to bring out the Light which we so need these days. Dance and sing in advent (waiting/expecting) for new … Read more
The time – to gather, to eat, shop, and build community was Saturday Morning!
[Holiday Market is now closed. Thank you for visiting -and sorry if you missed it!] Friends and Neighbors, Please join us for Quaker Holiday Market to welcome the holiday season as we gather to eat, shop, build community, and raise … Read more
Promoting Indigenous foodways
The following text and photos are courtesy of the Press Kit from the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS) “North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NĀTIFS), founded by James Beard award winners The Sioux Chef, is dedicated to addressing … Read more
Come for Christmas Shopping, Food, and Drink – December 7th
Friends and Neighbors, Please join us for Quaker Holiday Market to welcome the holiday season as we gather to eat, shop, build community, and raise awareness and funds for the highlighted causes (listed below)! Saturday, December 7, 2024 9am – … Read more
From FCNL – Building the world we seek
Loving Our Post-Election Neighbors, No Exception by Bridget Moix From The Friends Committee on National Legislation, November 6, 2024 “We are not for names, nor men, nor titles of Government, nor are we for this party or against the other…but … Read more
Truth and Healing – “Indian Boarding Schools”
Friends Committee for National Legislation urges us to learn more about the boarding school program in which Quakers participated and to use their toolkit to take action, to support this legislation to create the commission to investigate truth finding and … Read more
Mark your calendars for Dec 7th!
AFM Holiday Market Flyer 2024 Information about Quaker Market Causes
The Great Law of Peace – the Iroquois Confederacy and Our Democracy
“Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row, King of the Generethgarich” by John Simon. Mezzotint. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution “In 1710, Mohawk leader Ho Nee Yeath Taw No Row journeyed to England as one of four representatives of the Five … Read more
2024 Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
Congratulations and much gratitude to the peacekeepers recognized this year by the Nobel Prize Committee ~ Nihon Hidankyo https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/ May we do our best to add to their efforts…. Image Credit: Ill. Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach
Photos from the AFM table at the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival 2024
Annapolis Friends enjoyed taking in the many offerings of the festival and chatting with visitors who stopped by our table. We look forward to returning next year!
Vision for Peace – for Palestine and Israel
A different future is possible: Quaker organizations share vision for peace in Palestine and Israel For centuries, Quakers have worked for peace. This mission is a practical expression of the nonviolent message of the gospels and the teaching reflected in … Read more
Three Friends Visit – Friends Wilderness Center
A few months ago Annapolis Friends, Sylvia, Nancy Jo, and Angela, shared a mid-summer’s visit to the Friends Wilderness Center in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Center is overseen by the Benson family, who, we are told… … Read more
Family Fun Day – Saturday October 5th 11:00-1:00
Celebration of Nature Join us for a KIDS & Family fun day at Annapolis Friends Meeting (Quakers) Fun activities outdoors & indoors Guided Nature Walk Microscope station Make your own Mandala Rock painting contest Assemble your own all-natural bird feeder … Read more
“Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World”
AFM Book Discussion Group Meets Thursday Book Discussion Group Blended Meeting – 2024-09-19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm We will discuss “Sacred Nature” by Karen Armstrong. This will be primarily a Zoom meeting, but there will be a computer … Read more