“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” –James 1:5
Let Us Worship Together - Sunday, April 28, 20249:00 am Early Meeting for Worship - In FMW’s Library & on Zoom. 10:30 am Meeting for Worship, Meeting Room Head of Meeting: Library, Records & Handbook and Elise Storck. Zoom tech: Rob Farr Children & Youth Programs 1st & 3rd SundaysChildren (First Day School) and youth (Young Friends and Grate Patrol) meet the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Families are encouraged to bring their children and youth to Meeting for Worship on non-RE Sundays. Head of 10:30 Meeting: May 5 - WIN Core Group, May 12 - Personnel Committee Sunday “Staffing” Schedule / Masking encouraged. See FMW’s full masking policy here. |
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On Sunday:
Child Welcome: Viviana and Elio Tucker-Ray! Meeting Room, 12:00
Please join our community in welcoming Viviana and baby brother Elio, children of Will and Sarah Tucker-Ray. For more info, contact Marriage & Family Relations, Martha Solt (SoltDozier@gmail.com).
(Join on Zoom. –same link as 10:30 Meeting)
Friendly Bible Study, Terrace Room and on Zoom, 12:30 pm - 4th Sundays
By phone, dial (646) 876-9923. Enter meeting ID: 2025778431# and passcode 254224 on prompt.
Each participant is asked to share their responses to a standard set of five questions concerning the short passage we are studying, and auditors who just listen to the responses that others share are also welcome. Contact: David Etheridge, david.etheridge@verizon.net, cell 202-577-8431.
Peace & Social Concerns, Bridge Room & on Zoom, 12:30 pm - Newcomers welcome!
FMW’s Committee on Peace & Social Concerns’ mandate is to support and strengthen our community’s peace, social justice and climate work through educational programs and organizing. P&SC normally meets on 4th Sundays. For more information contact clerk Barbara Briggs (BarbaraHBriggs@gmail.com)
Spiritual Formation, Quaker House Living Room and online, 12:30 pm - 4th Sundays
(Join on Zoom. –same link as 10:30 Meeting.) Through worship-sharing and discussion, Friends contemplate and explore spiritual issues through selected readings and queries to deepen their connection to the Inner Light, the Meeting, and the wider community. The program is sponsored by Baltimore Yearly Meeting. Coordinators: John Bluedorn, johnbluedorn@gmail.com and Grace Ethier, ethiervg@gmail.com.
Apocrypha Book Group, Library, 12:30 pm (4th Sundays)
The Apocrypha can be purchased at Barnes & Noble or on Amazon. For more info, contact Gene Throwe (GThrowe@gmail.com)
Nominating Committee, Decatur Place Room and Google Meet, 12:30 pm.
FMW Committees create and run all aspects of our faith community. Nominating matches FMW members and attenders with Committee assignments. For more info, contact clerk Michael Beer (MikeBeerDC@gmail.com)
Ignatian Prayer, Online, 3:30-5:00 pm. –4th Sundays. Newcomers welcome!
Join on Zoom. By phone, dial: (646) 876-9923. Enter meeting ID: 2025778431# on prompt. After hearing a scripture passage, Friends converse with Spirit in solitude and then come together for worship sharing. Contact Sabrina McCarthy, sabrina.mccarthy@verizon.net, cell 240.778.5234 for the reading materials.
Upcoming:
Quaker Spiritual Development Programs - April and May 2024
Bob Meehan’s Memorial Meeting, Meeting Room and on Zoom, Saturday May 4, 4:00 pm
On Saturday May 4, Bob Meehan’s friends and family and the FMW community will gather for a Meeting for Worship to remember Bob Meehan, followed by a potluck reception and music. Can you volunteer or contribute to the potluck? For more info, contact Joe Izzo (Jizzo4102@gmail.com), Roger Caitlin/Hospitality (roger.catlin@gmail.com) or Barbara Briggs (BarbaraHBriggs@gmail.com)
Workshop on Tax-Advantaged Charitable Giving, Quaker House & online, Sunday, May 5, 12:15 pm Lawyer James E. Sack will talk about modes of charitable giving (IRA's, charitable trusts, wills) that also offer tax advantages. This will be the first of 2 presentations on charitable giving sponsored by FMW’s Committee on Finance & Stewardship. (Workshop #2 will be held on Sunday, June 2.) For more information, contact Grant Thompson (billstar@starpower.net).
Pericles: Lost & Found by The Street Sense Theater Workshop, Meeting Room, May 19, 12:15. Hosted by FMW’s Hospitality Committee and Grate Patrol, The Street Sense Theater Workshop will perform Pericles to challenge perceptions of homelessness and those it affects while creating common ground upon which we can build a stronger community. For more information, contact Ann Herzog (lannherzog@gmail.com)
Quakerism 101: Online Self-Guided, Introductory Course: This introductory course on Quaker faith and practice was developed for FMW attenders and newcomers who are unable to attend the zoom introductory class or prefer to learn at their own pace. The course covers Quaker faith and practice and consists of five sessions that provide a strong foundation on the rich tradition of the Quakers - Religious Society of Friends. Contact: wanet65@gmail.com. Here is the link to the self-guided course.
Pendle Hill Quaker Institute: Living Our Testimonies in “The Fierce Urgency of Now” May 2-5
An on-campus gathering to explore how we can meet this political moment as Friends, individually and collectively. More info and registration. Proposed schedule of workshops.
Friends General Conference (FGC) Summer Gathering, June 30-July 6 - Registration is open! This year, FGC’s summer gathering will be held nearby, at Haverford College outside Philadelphia. You can meet Quakers from across the U.S. for shared worship and workshops on Quakerism, spirituality, personal growth and social justice. Open registration has begun–and workshops fill up fast. More info and registration.
FMW Action and Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteer opportunities at FMW - ways you can help make our Meeting happen
FMW is a (nearly) all-volunteer community. You can help make our Meeting happen, and make friends in the process. Over the next weeks, we will be rolling out some specific opportunities for volunteering–on a regular routine + one-off sign ups. For now, if you would like to volunteer, sign up here, and tell us about your availability! Contact: Admin@QuakersDC.org
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Consider Joining FMW as a Member! Are you interested in deepening your connection with Quakerism and our community? Consider applying to become a member of Friends Meeting of Washington: 1. Fill out this online form. 2. Write a letter expressing how you understand being Quaker and being a member of FMW. For more info, contact Membership Cttee clerk Rebecca Nelson (RebeccaLeeNelson99@gmail.com) |
Other Regular Meetings & Worship Opportunities
Midweek Meeting for Worship at FMW, Wednesdays, 6:00 pm in person
Other Points of Contact:
Staying in Touch: To be included in the FMW’s Directory and email lists, or to update your information, send an email with your contact information to: admin@quakersdc.org. If you would like access to the directory, you can contact Barbara. Admin@QuakersDC.org or call: 202.483.3310.
Young Adult Friends - had 3 new co-conveners! Anyone (aged 18-40) interested in learning more, joining the YAF email list and activities can contact: Phoebe Shatzer (phoebe.shatzer2@gmail.com), Isaiah Grace (isaiah@graces.com) or Hannah Moloney (HannahCMoloney@gmail.com)
Want to rent event or office space at FMW?
Contact Brian Lutenegger, Event Manager, eventspace@QuakersDC.org.
If you have maintenance concerns, please contact Property Committee clerk Michael Wood, michaelhbwood@gmail.com
Links to other Quaker Events and News:
- Thee Quaker Podcast–another way to learn about Quakerism, completed its 1st year in 2023, and will soon be offering short daily devotional messages. Go to: www.QuakerPodcast.com
QuakerBooks - Honor Black History Month by purchasing a book by a new Black author
- Friends United Meetings (FUM) video series “Walking in the Way,” (4 min each)
Released Thursdays on FUM’s FaceBook page, YouTube channel, Instagram feed
- Pendle Hill - Upcoming Events
- QuakerSpeak - 5-minute videos on Quakerism from Friends Journal
- The Quaker Take - YouTube Channel curated BILL PARKER of FMW
Seeking that of God in EVERYONE by looking EVERYWHERE and at EVERYTHING.