Weekly Announcements 10.17.2024
Printer-friendly version“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” -Isaiah 43:18-19
Announcing …
Saturday 10/19 10 am: Anti-racism & Social Justice Work with Empathy, on Zoom
Smith College Professor Loretta Ross will discuss how bringing empathy to our antiracism and social justice work can make it more effective. She is an activist and scholar. As director of the first rape crisis center in the country in the 1970s, she helped launch the movement to end violence against women. Sponsored by BYM Working Group on Racism. Register here.
Worship Sharing with a Concern for the Election Season, Meeting Room, Nov 3 12:15 pm We will hold Worship Sharing with a Concern for the Election Season and other events, personal and political, that may be causing uncertainty and concern. We will split into small groups so everyone who wants to share can be heard. We welcome all messages and spiritual insights regarding these concerns. All are welcome. For more information, contact Diane Randall, (diane.e.randall@gmail.com)
This Week …
Committee Fair, Sunday, Oct 20, Assembly Room, Sunday at Rise of Meeting
What are you good at? What do you love to do? There’s an FMW Committee that needs your skills and talents. FMW committees will be at tables in the Assembly room ready to talk about their work and projects, and how you could fit in. For more info, contact Nominating Committee clerk Michael Beer (MikeBeerDC@gmail.com)
“Is that my Light shining or my ego?” Quaker House, Sunday, 12:15
Anti-Racism Spiritual Friendships hosts Garrett Bucks for a participatory discussion of Whiteness, connection, fear, antiracism, lovability and the internal stories that propel, delay and divide us. Garrett is the author of “The Right Kind of White” and founder of The Barnraisers Project, which has trained nearly 1000 participants to organize majority-White communities for racial and social justice. For more info: Robin Appleberry (rappleberry@aya.yale.edu)
Deeper Dive into Quakerism, Bridge Room & on Zoom, Sunday 12:15 - 1:14 pm
Join on Zoom. This in-depth study group discusses thought provoking readings on Quaker faith and practice. Contact: Joe Izzo, (jizzo4102@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Friendly Quaker Film Club, Quaker House, Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 pm
Join us for our monthly movie club gathering! We will view the film Perfect Day, followed by a discussion. If you wish to be added to our Google Group or for more information, contact Margaret Fuener (mfuener@gmail.com)
Debby Irving, on Zoom, Saturday October 26, 10 am.
Irving, author of Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race, will examine how she used her white-skewed belief system to interpret the world, reaffirming harmful racial patterns instead of questioning racial disparities. This workshop is designed to support white people in making a paradigm shift from ‘helping’ to understanding internalized white superiority and its role in perpetuating racism. Sponsored by BYM Working Group on Racism. Register here.
And Beyond…
Quaker Spiritual Development Programs - October 2024
FCNL: Friends’ Witness and Action for our Democracy,” online, Oct 30, 6:30 pm
Emily Provance and FMW’s Diane Randall will discuss their own journey with this work, how they are preparing for this election and its aftermath, and what role Friends might play individually and collectively in the face of threats to the integrity of our democracy. For information and registration.
Debby Irving, “Transformational Conversations,” On Zoom, Nov 16 10 am
Irving, author of Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race, will help Friends learn how to engage in transformational conversations. Because dominant white culture encourages us to avoid conflict, many of us have not developed the insight, skill, and emotional stamina necessary to navigate differences. This workshop sponsored by BYM Working Group on Racism will explore how to embed new, transformational norms into our personal and institutional practices. Register here.
Washington Interfaith Network at FMW, Decatur Place Room, November 17, 12:15 pm
WIN director Alision Dunn-Amaguer will join FMW’s WIN Core team to share WIN’s work and to answer questions. WIN brings together over 50 faith-based organizations to advocate for affordable housing, DC transition to green energy, tenant rights, public safety and other issues of concern to DC’s low income residents and communities of color. It is a remarkable opportunity to make and impact, and to collaborate across faith traditions. Contacts: Elaine Wilson (ElaineSWils@gmail.com) or Barbara Briggs (BarbaraHBriggs@gmail.com)
FCNL's Quaker Public Policy Institute, Hilton Arlington, November 13-17
Due to the extreme violation of human rights, mounting civilian casualties and threat of regional war, FCNL has made an emergency shift in the theme of its annual policy institute and lobby day to focus on Israel/Palestine and the need for a US arms embargo. Friends Committee on National Legislation is the oldest faith-based lobby organization in the U.S., and highly respected as a force for building consensus. Learn more and register. (Support available.)
Apartheid-Free Convening, Philadelphia, Saturday, December 7
Last Sunday at our monthly Meeting for Business, FMW officially joined the AFSC-led Apartheid Free Communities network, pledging to cut economic ties that permit the continuation of an apartheid system in Israel Palestine. On December 7, Apartheid-Free Communities network will hold its first ever in-person meeting. For more information and to join FMW’s delegation, contact Steve Chase (SteveChase338@gmail.com). Register here. (Support available.)
Financial Assistance available to participate in Israel/Palestine action:
If you would like to participate the FCNL Policy Institute/Lobby Day (Nov 13-17) or the Apartheid Free Communities Convening in Philadelphia (Dec 7) and need financial help, the Social Justice Fund is offering a limited number of subsidies of $100 to $200 to help cover costs of travel and registration. For more information contact Elaine Wilson (ElaineSWils@gmail.com)
Pendle Hill Quaker Study and Retreat Center Spring Resident Program, Deadline
This program for F/friends needing a space and community to reset, reconnect and rejuvenate has been offered since Pendle Hill’s founding in 1930. The application for Spring term (March 1-May 10 is now open, with the option to participate for the first two weeks, four weeks, or all 10 weeks. Useful links: The 2025 Schedule & Syllabus, Free Online Info Session, Program Costs and Financial Assistance
Let Us Worship Together
9 am, Sunday, Early Meeting for Worship | FMW’s Library & & on Zoom.
By phone: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 890 9598 7875# Passcode: 448803
Tech: Ann Herzog, (202) 246-5125
10:30 am, Sunday, Meeting for Worship | FMW Meeting Room & on Zoom
Meeting ID: 979 505 413 Head of Meeting: Young Adult Friends + Joe Izzo
Friendly Office Presence: Connor Roth (Sunday staffing schedule)
First Day School (children) and Young Friends (youth) 1st & 3rd Sunday.
6 pm, Sunday, Worship | In-person only | Convener: Steve Morse (vze234d2@verizon.net)
Midweek Meeting - Wednesday 6:00pm | David Etheridge (david.etheridge@verizon.net)
LGBTQ Meeting | 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 pm | For more info contact: Rheagan Martin (rheagan.martin@gmail.com) or Jason Terry (jason@jaterry.com).
Childcare is offered every Sunday (year-round), 10:30 a.m., Decatur Room. For more info, contact RE Committee: Lynsey Wood Jeffries (lynseywood@yahoo.com)
Be Involved
Looking for ways to 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 volunteering opportunities–on a routine + one-off sign-ups. For now, you can sign up here, and tell us about your availability. Questions? Email: Admin@QuakersDC.org.
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