Weekly Announcements 02.28.2021

February 28, 2021

Weekly Announcements

There are three (3) kinds of Meetings for Worship at Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM). All of which are unprogramed silent centering worship:

  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 in the Coming Up section – wait for it to fully load. 

  • Mar. 3rd (Wednesday), Wednesday Meditation
  • Mar. 4th (Thursday), Fifth Night Light
  • Mar. 7th (Sunday)
    • 9:00 am to 10:45 am Meeting for Worship (MfW) with Attention to Business (wAtB)
    • 11:00 am MfW
    • 12:30 pm Potluck Social
  • Mar. 11th (Thursday), Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network (GAIN) “Mental Health During a Pandemic”  lecture (at 7:00 pm).
  • Mar. 14th (Sunday)
    • Daylight Savings Time begins 
    • 9:15 am to 10:45 am, Meeting for Learning: Sacred Chant & Dance
    • 11:00 am MfW, Junior Young Friends (JYF) Conference will be joining AFM.

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Meetings for Learning

On March 14th at 9:15 am to 10:45 am the Ministry & Worship (M&W) Committee will host the Sacred Chant and Dance for the Meeting for Learning (MfL). This virtual meeting is designed to facilitate spiritual and personal growth. All are warmly invited to participate in AFM’s Sacred Chant & Dances. The dance is akin to the ancient traditions of various folk dances around the world. We dance together in a circle, often with hands joined (virtually), in easy movements with simple, repetitive chants. The circle provides that each person has a unique place, equal to one another, and at the same proximity to the Center. This is a symbol of our journey together, supporting and sustaining one another as a Community. After each dance/chant, we gently transition to a moment of stillness and silence as we open to the sweet awareness of the Divine within, between, and around us and all things

On March 28th at 9:15 am the Ministry & Worship Committee will be presenting the third in the series of the Introduction to Quakerism and the topic will be Contemporary Friends and Theological Diversity. There will be a lecture, video and slides for this presentation, as well as a question & answer session.

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

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Junior Young Friends

The Junior Young Friends (JYF) March Conference (a.k.a., JYF March Con) will be held from March 13th at 10:00 am until March 14th at 12:00 pm. The JYF will be joining AFM for the 11:00 am Meeting for Worship on Zoom. Learn more about Junior Young Friends by clicking on this link to the JYF homepage and registration page online. 

For more information, contact Lexi “Sunshine” K. at sunshineklein@bym-rsf.org.

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Quaker Voice of Maryland

The Updates from Week 7: 

  • Chesapeake Climate Action Network lobby week, which Quaker Voice took part in to show support for Climate Solutions Now, included over 50 virtual meetings with representatives; shout out to all Friends who took part in this great event!
  • Climate Solutions Now was voted on in both Senate Committees, and the outcome was favorable in at least one; check out our bill update sheet to learn more.
  • We are especially keeping an eye on the 5 Demands for Police Accountability bills –> repealing the LEOBR is especially in trouble right now. Check out this livestream clip from the General Assembly Senate Chamber on 2/19 where Sen. Carter speaks to her concern for amendments watering down the “repeal LEOBR” bill and check out our alerts below to take action.

Action Alerts for Week 8 (3/1-3/5):

  • Action Alert 1 – Support Ombudsman (Link): Friends can show support for one of our criminal justice priorities, creating a Maryland Ombudsman to provide independent oversight and reporting of prison conditions, by contacting their representatives using our sample emails. The bill (SB0809/HB1188) has committee hearings on 3/9. Action alert and more information can be found on our website: https://www.quakervoicemd.org/legislative-session
  • Action Alert 2 – Support Repeal of LEOBR (Link): Maryland Coalition for Justice & Police Accountability, the lead behind the 5 Demands for Police Accountability, is asking for our support. There is concern that the repeal of the Law Enforcement Bill of Rights (SB0627), aka “LEOBR”, legislation has been “watered down” by amendments and no longer meets the original bill goal. Friend and working group member Ellen Lerner had a piece published in the Frederick News-Post (Link) speaking to the importance of this legislation. Use our action alert to learn more and take action before a possible Tuesday voting session!
  • “How to Create Change” Presentation Video: The recording from our presentation hosted by Patapsco Friends in January is now LIVE on our website; if you want to relive the moment or share with Friends who may find the content useful check it out on our website –> https://www.quakervoicemd.org/resources/advocacy-training-materials The Q&A resource document and slides are also posted as a resource.
  • “Annapolis Lunch Break” on Mondays @ 12:15pm: Quaker Voice is hosting an opportunity to meet up in a virtual space with Friends, touch base on the Action Alert for the week, and then go take action. The meet-up should only take 10-15 minutes. If you are new to advocacy work or need a little extra support to feel confident to take the action, this meet up is for you!  If you are interested in joining here is the link to the Google Meeting –> https://meet.google.com/dcc-hsbq-bbg.

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

 

Shona Sculpture – Art of Zimbabwe

A gift to AFM from Carol Brantley

For more information about the stone, click on this LINK

 

Annapolis Friends Meeting

Info@annapolisfriends.org