Weekly Announcements, 7.16.2017

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"While the Quaker faith is founded on the principle that every person can have a direct relationship with God, an equally central tenet lies in the power of the “gathered community.” When Friends gather in silence to worship, they are collectively seeking the will of God, rather than meditating individually. Shared worship signifies unity and trust.” – American Friends Service Committee

July 16 - Join the Young Adult Friends at 7:00 pm for some group singing! We'll sing some folk and group favorites, teach each other some songs, and share a potluck meal. Please bring a dish, any instruments or songbooks you may want to use, and your enthusiasm!

July 31 - August 6 – Annual Session 2017, Hood College (Frederick, MD)  Go to http://www.bym-rsf.org/events/annualsession/ for all of the information and online registration.

Aug. 2:  Refugee Crisis in Europe and the Quaker Response  Michael Luick-Thrams, a German Friend, will speak to us about Friends in Europe. 7:00 pm in the Parlor.

August 18 - 20 - Quaker Religious Education Collaborative Gathering, Quaker Hill (Richmond, IN)  Join the Quaker Religious Education Collaborative for their 4th Annual Gathering. For more information, including registration, go to www.quakers4re.org.

Aug. 20:  Matt Handley, Director of Litigation, Washington Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC), will speak about the legal issues surrounding hosting an undocumented immigrant on our campus. 

Aug. 25-27:  Gathering of Friends of African Descent, Chestnut Hill Meeting House (Philadelphia, PA) A number of us are offering home hospitality for those who want to visit in homes. http://www.fofad.org/2017-gathering.html

Head of Meeting Schedule

July 16: Marriage & Family Relations; July 23: Capital Campaign