Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
A message from Friends Committee on National Legislation News July 18, 2024 By Bridget Moix, General Secretary: At FCNL, we are dismayed and heartbroken by the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. We hold him, those killed and wounded, and … Read more
Dear Friends, There’s a meeting for Sacred Chant & Dance in the multipurpose room (or the patio outside, weather-permitting) on Sunday, June 9 at 9:30 –10:45 a.m. Come join us! Newcomers and “regulars” are all very welcome! And here is … Read more
Fran Palmeri – Blended Meeting for Learning This event was held on May 12th, 2024 at 9:15 This Meeting for Learning presentation was part of a celebration of the newly formed alliance between the Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM) and the … Read more
A Friend shares this link… Dear Coretta – Microsoft Unlocked “The Coretta Scott King Rose Gallery is a virtual museum and immersive experience that connects the past with the present. Explore the legacy of a woman who dedicated her life … Read more
From the The Quaker United Nations Office: “Stop the violence and to allow humanitarian access to Gaza — this is the strong call from Quakers from around the world in a statement issued this week. The Quaker United Nations Office … Read more
AND a new approach to the conflict in Palestine and Israel “The World Council of Churches [of which Annapolis Friends Meeting is a member] in the aftermath of brutal violence where thousands of innocent civilians lost their lives, is calling … Read more
From the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). By Timothy McHugh | October 8, 2023: “The Friends Committee on National Legislation condemned the attack by Hamas on Israel and Israel’s retaliatory violence while calling on world leaders to press for de-escalation and restraint … Read more
Dear Friends, Some Sundays are different from the others. On Sunday, 8/6/1945, Americans received word that our nation had just dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Join our vigil to express concerns, fears, and the need to focus renewed … 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
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
A fundraiser for the “Afghan Women’s Fund” Dear Friends, The Quaker Market (QM) and Peace and Social Concerns (P&SC) Committees are co-hosting a special fundraiser for the Afghan Women’s Fund (AWF). The Potluck fundraiser will feature special guest, Fahima … Read more
Dear Friends, Let us entice you to visit Friends Wilderness Center! Did you know we are located in a World Ecological Hotspot? Join us on March 11 for our annual SALAMANDER SHUFFLE to discover this region’s ecological claim to Global fame! (Bonnie P is … Read more
“Dear Friends, All are warmly invited to join our next gathering for Sacred Chant & Dance at the meetinghouse on March 12th, 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. You don’t have to be a singer or a dancer to enjoy this easy … Read more
For the People of Ukraine and the World From the Association of Mennonite Congregations in Germany Prayer on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of the Russian government’s war of aggression against the people of Ukraine. 24 February 2023 War … Read more
Dear Friends, Please circulate this message within your local Meeting prior to Dec. 3rd. The BYM Working Group on Racism is sending this special reminder from the Baltimore Yearly Meeting (BYM) weekly announcements inviting Friends to attend a Called Interim Meeting … Read more
From Friends Journal – Historic peace activism sailboat Golden Rule to make another voyage August 26, 2022 By FJ News Editors “From 1946 to 1958, the United States detonated 67 nuclear bombs in the Marshall Islands displacing Indigenous inhabitants and spreading … Read more
A Retreat to Focus Attention on Nuclear Weapons Frederick Friends Meeting House 10:00 am – 3:00 pm October 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis — when the Soviet Union and U.S. engaged in a tense standoff … Read more
The Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM) urges all citizens to exercise their right to vote. Find information about elections in Maryland, Mail-In Ballots, Absentee Voting, and more at the Maryland State Board of Elections website. In response to our concerns about … Read more
The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches – Is in SESSION beginning … August 31 to September 8th 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany, under the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity” You will be able … Read more
The following message to Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM) from Ann Riggs concerns work she and fellow AFM Friend, Dorothy Walizer have engaged in on behalf of the World Council of Churches and their planned pilgrimage to the 11th Assembly of … Read more
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Friends Journal – Rejecting the False Reality By Patience A. Schenck A Recommitment to the Peace Testimony Friends have been distracted from our peace testimony in recent years due to the importance of addressing climate change and racism. Developments in Ukraine … Read more