Weekly Announcements 02.14.2021

February 14, 2021

Weekly Announcements

This publication is an experiment, the 2nd of its kind, and it is designed to see if the community announcements can be shared using an email and to see how the community feels about this format.

There are three (3) kinds of  worship at Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM):

  1. Spiritually connected, physically apart and without technology at 8:00 am on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
  2. In-Person outside at the meetinghouse for pre-registered attendees when the weather is agreeable. Register Here
    • 8:00 am on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
    • 11:00 am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays
  3. Online video conferencing at 11:00 am using Zoom each Sunday: ZOOM LINK; Phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 650 269 455, Passcode: 241727

As is our tradition, joys and announcements are shared after each Meeting for Worship (MfW). Although the information below does not include all of the joys or announcements for our community, it is wonderful to share what we have available. Check out the AFM Calendar for more. On the Calendar, select the “Agenda” view if you would like to see a list by clicking on the word “Month” at the top right corner of the calendar and select “Agenda” from the dropdown list. 

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Coming UP:

The list below can also be viewed on the bottom right of the homepage. 

  • Feb. 17th (Wednesday), Meditation at 7:00 pm  
  • Feb. 18th (Thursday), 5th Night Light – Every Thursday 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm to provide additional spiritual support to those in our community or in our hearts that could benefit from being held in the Light.
  • Feb. 19th (Friday), Quaker Market is seeking suggestions for causes to be received no later than Feb. 19th.
  • Feb. 20th (Saturday), Friends Walking/Hiking Together, a group from the AFM community who will meet at 10:00 am the pagoda at the front entrance of Quiet Waters Park for a 5-mile hike or whatever length that is tolerable. Contact Christina info@annapolisfriends.org for more info.
  • Feb. 21st (Sunday)
    • Most Committees meet at 9:15 am
    • CREC meeting at 12:30 pm
  • Feb. 22nd (Monday), Quaker Market Committee meeting at 7:00 pm
  • Feb. 28th (Sunday) 
    • Meeting for Learning on Quakerism: about Witness & Testimony  (9:15 am to 10:45 am). Other scheduled MfLs on Quakerism will take place on March 28th about Contemporary Friends and Theological Diversity). March 14th MfL: Sacred Chant & Dance. 
    • 3:00 pm Reparations Discussion hosted by Peach & Social Concerns. Pre-register by clicking on REGISTRATION LINK and you will receive the Zoom link after registration.
  • Mar 11th (Thursday), Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network (GAIN) “Mental Health During a Pandemic”  lecture (at 7:00 pm).

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Quaker Spring Market

At this time, the Quaker Market Committee has two main notifications:

  • With great regret, the Committee discerned that they need to cancel the in-person Quaker Spring Market that is scheduled for May 1st. A modified Quaker Spring Market will still take place and is in the planning stages.
  • The committee is asking Friends to provide ideas for beneficiaries by February 19th for causes that Quaker Spring Marke will support. The first part of the proceeds will be given to the Young Friends to discern what the causes they want to support. From the remaining proceeds, 75% will be given to external 501(c)3 organizations, and 25% will be given to internal causes, such as solar, spiritual ministries, and the Light House Shelter.  Please provide your ideas for causes that you would like to suggest to the Quaker Market Committee by February 19th.

For more information, contact Cairn K. at market@annapolisfriends.org.

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Reparations Discussion

There will be a discussion about reparations held at 3:00 pm Feb. 28th (Sunday) to further expand upon the discussion during the recent Meeting for Learning (MfL) on Reparations that Peace & Social Concerns (P&SC) Committee hosted. Pre-register by clicking on REGISTRATION LINK and an email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. is February 28th (Sunday) in the afternoon. 

For more information, contact Phil C. at social-concerns@annapolisfriends.org.

Maryland Legislative Actions

The Peace & Social Concerns (P&SC) committee provided information in an email to AFM-Announce with regards to how Friends could participate in legislation THIS WEEK. With just a few clicks, you can make a difference by letting your voice be heard by your legislators who are now meeting. Look for Phil’s email that was sent on Feb. 14th.

For more information, contact Phil C. at social-concerns@annapolisfriends.org.

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Climate Change – Supporting Young Friends

Based on the approved Minute on Zero Fossil Fuel Use and the Recommended Actions section, Friends are committed to supporting young friends with regards to climate change concerns. There is a Doodle Poll to set up a meeting to discuss and plan how Friends can support the young friends. Look for an AFM-Announce email with the Doodle Poll.

For more information, contact Phil C. at social-concerns@annapolisfriends.org.

Friends are encouraged to review the AFM Environmental Initiatives that can be found on the AFM website. Go to this Env. Initiatives LINK or from the homepage>Community Engagement>Environmental Stewardship. There are numerous resources for engagement, education and suggested actions. 

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Meetings for Learning

The Ministry & Worship (M&W) Committee announced that they will be providing a series of three Meetings for Learning (MfL) that will cover Quakerism on three topics. The first on Meeting for Worship was presented on February 14th and the other two will be presented on February 28th Witness and Testimony, and March 28th  Contemporary Friends and Theological Diversity. March 14th will be Sacred Chant & Dance. MfL is held at 9:15 am until 10:45 am on the Sundays listed above.

For more information, contact Ann R. at ministry@annapolisfriends.org.

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Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network

The Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network (GAIN) is seeking additional board members. Check them out on Facebook or contact Tom Wolfe (see below). On March 11th (Thursday) 7:00 pm Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network (GAIN) will be presenting a meeting on Zoom to be hosted by Dr. Tom Muha concerning “Mental Health During a Pandemic” using Zoom.

For more information, contact Tom W. at outreach@annapolisfriends.org.

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Wednesday Meditation Group

At 7:00 pm every Wednesday, the Meditation Group meets on Zoom. The meeting starts with 40-minutes of silent meditation followed by a book discussion. The book changes and is selected by the group. Zoom LINK. Phone: 301-715-8592, Meeting ID: 821 9517 1855, Passcode: 066188

Contact Patty R. for more information by email to info@annapolisfriends.org

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5th Night Light – Every Thursday evening

From 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm, the AFM community engages in a spiritual practice that acknowledges the Light of God within each person and that to be in community is to actively care for one another. During that time, Friends hold people and situations who need additional spiritual support in the Light. Friends will pause wherever they may be, read the list of names, and hold each person or situation in our hearts and in the Light. On Wednesday, the list of names or situations are sent out to the AFM-Announce list.

For more information, contact Pastoral Care at pastoral-care@annapolisfriends.org.

For additional information about Annapolis Friends Meeting and other events click here for the calendar. Or at https://dev.annapolisfriends.org

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