Weekly Announcements, 10.22.2017

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"I have found that regular discipline in prayer ultimately cracks open my assumptions about the nature of self and world. The Divine Comforter is also a Divine Disturber who relentlessly overthrows the internalized regime of my idols. There is a peace and a deep quietness that comes, but it is on the other side of God’s nonviolent revolution of the soul.” – Dan Snyder, Friends Journal, October 2017

Oct. 28:  Outreach with African Immigrant Populations about Immigration Laws, 9:00 am to 1 pm  Join members of the Metropolitan AME Church, Friends Meeting of Washington and other Quaker Meetings and DC based Quaker organizations as we endeavor to develop a framework for outreach, engagement, resource sharing, and knowledge building with African Immigrant populations impacted by TPS and other immigration laws.  Questions? Ask Jim Bell, 240 413 1229, kelleybell21@comcast.net   An RSVP is requested.

Oct. 29:  At 9:15, the Committee of Clerks will meet. Then, after Meeting in the Assembly Room, we will hold our Annual Committee Fair.  Members and attenders will have the opportunity to learn more about FMW committee participation while enjoying refreshments.  

   Also, Helen Hebben, a board member from Bolivia Quaker Education Fund (a wonderful organization that provides scholarships to young Quaker students in Bolivia, all of whom are quite poor and most of whom are indigenous Aymara students) will discuss the work of Friends in that country.

November 2 – 3 – FCNL Quaker Public Policy Institute and Lobby Day, Washington Court Hotel (Washington, DC)  First-time attendees as well returning Friends can register at a reduced cost from $50-$125, with most meals included. Travel can be financed through FCNL For more information and to register, see www.fcnl.org/annualmeeting.

November 2 – 5: Retreat for Friends of Color  FGC’s Ministry on Racism Program is sponsoring a fall gathering for Friends of Color and their immediate family members at Stony Point Center in New York. For details: https://www.fgcquaker.org/2017-retreat-friends-color

Nov. 3-4: Junior Young Friends Conference  For information, check the Young Friends website (http://bym-rsf.org/what_we_do/jyfs/jyfcon.html) or contact Jossie Dowling. (301-774-7663) 

Head of Meeting

Oct. 22: Nominating Ctte; Oct. 29: Clerks