Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
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 Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL): Dear Friends, Imagine being part of a community that connects directly with lawmakers, shares personal stories, and drives change. This is the magic of FCNL’s Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute (QPPI), … Read more
Dear Friends, In preparation for our special business meeting on September 24 to consider AFM’s path forward on our Retrospective and Restorative Justice Fund, my clerk support committee and I encourage you to attend a special presentation and discussion on September … Read more
As Members of the Religious Society of Friends we are concerned about equal justice for all and wish to draw your attention to this event focused on improving outcomes for the incarcerated. Saturday, September 9, 2023 9:30 A.M. – … 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
“Deconstructing Power: W. E. B. Du Bois at the 1900 World’s Fair” This exhibition in NYC at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, places decorative arts from the museum’s permanent collection in dialogue with 20 innovative data visualizations created for … Read more
From Bay Weekly: ANNAPOLIS UNVEILS SITE OF MEMORY PORT MARKERS By Kathy Knotts [An excerpt…] “In a ceremony that had all the hallmarks of a Sunday church service, complete with gospel choir, African drums, and dramatic readings, the city of … 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
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
UNESCO International Day For Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition Those of you who are committed to action may be interested in this event, promoted by Carl Snowden, a longtime civil rights activist from Annapolis. This Day of … Read more
Let Your Life Speak by Your Actions August 1, 2022 By John Malkin “Prophet Against Slavery is a new graphic novel that shines light on the life and times of Benjamin Lay, a dedicated Quaker who engaged in radical direct … Read more
This message from long-time Civil Rights Activist, Carl Snowdon was shared by our Friends who ask for our support… “This coming Sunday, July 17th the Caucus of African American Leaders in partnership with the NAACP, CAST, and the United Black … Read more