“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” -John 1:5
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Let Us Worship Together 9:00 AM Early Meeting for Worship via Zoom Meeting for Worship with Concern for Justice Meeting for Worship via Zoom, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. In-Person Meeting for Worship at FMW No 1st Day School this Sunday |
Also On Sunday
Fostering Community at FMW. 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. You are welcome to join us as we work on a visual image to describe the values, practices and manifestations of our mission. Join by Zoom [6]. To join by phone dial (929) 436-2866. Enter Meeting ID: 83583983737# on prompt. Contact: Sabrina McCarthy, sabrina.mccarthy@verizon.net [7], cell 240.778.5234
Nominating Committee, 9:00 a.m.
Click to join Zoom meeting [8]. By phone dial: (929) 436-2866. Enter Meeting ID: 853 833 69178# on prompt. For more information contact clerk Martha Solt, email: soltdozier@gmail.com [9]
Peace & Social Concerns Climate Webinar & Strategy Session: Methane Gas in DC, A Threat to Climate & Community Health, Sunday, October 25 at 12:30 p.m. DC Quakers & Faith Community have a critical role to play in this important climate and public health issue! Join via Zoom [10] (same room as 10:30 Meeting for Worship). Join by phone: (301) 715-8592. Enter meeting ID: 979505413# on prompt. For more information contact Barbara Briggs, BarbaraHBriggs@gmail.com [11] or 412-417-9384
Spiritual Friendships. 12:00-1:00 p.m. You are welcome to join us for check-in on how we are all doing. Join by Zoom here [12]. To join by phone dial: (929) 436-2866. Enter Meeting ID: 84128957864# on prompt. For more information, contact: Sabrina McCarthy, sabrina.mccarthy@verizon.net, cell 240.778.5234
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Reclaim Our Vote! Volunteers are urgently needed to make phone calls. Every single hour is needed! As part of our commitment to fight systemic racism, we offering resources & encouragement to vote to minority voters in eight states with long histories of voter suppression. |
Upcoming:
Friday Noontime Meeting for Worship, 12:00 - 12:30 via Zoom
Ministry and Worship is resuming weekly noontime meetings for worship on Fridays starting tomorrow.
Join by Zoom [16]. To join by phone dial: (301) 715-8592. Enter Meeting ID: 869 333 90826# on prompt.
For more information contact Bertie Rossert, Bertrand.Rossert@gmail.com [17]
FCNL “Thursdays with Friends” series every second Thursday, 4:00-4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Nov 5, join discussion with Election Expert Myrna Perez, director of voting rights and elections democracy at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School for a special post-Election Day conversation. Register here. [18] More info Thursdays with Friends series is here [19].
Next FMW Meeting for Business, Sunday, Nov 8, 12:15 pm
Join us to discuss and decide matters of importance to our Meeting Community. All are welcome. For more information contact co-clerks Debby Churchman, DChurchm@yahoo.com [20] and Rebecca Nelson, RebeccaLeeNelson99@ gmail.com
FCNL Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute to focus on Anti-Racism, Nov 14-17 (via Zoom) In concert with the upswell of protests and calls for justice across the country this year, antiracism will be a major focus of FCNL’s Annual Meeting and lobbying effort this November. Quakers will gather (virtually) to conduct worshipful business and lobby for the Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 7120/S.3912). [21] Learn more and register here for FCNL’s Annual Meeting (Nov. 14-17) [22] to act in faith and feel Spirit weave us together as Friends uniting for the world we seek.
Other Regular Meetings & Worship Opportunities
“Midweek Meeting for Worship, Tuesdays, 6 pm
Join by Zoom here [23]. Meeting ID: 202 577 8431 Password: 254224
Other phones, dial 1-646-876-9923, when prompted enter Meeting ID: 202-577-8431.
YAF Zinner get together, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00.
Join via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99526062736?pwd=VStjb0I3QTN0NG54VmduTHdBYkcwQT09 [24]
For more information contact Joseph d’Antonio, 89dantonio@cua.edu [25]
Friendly Bible Study will be held online on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83228466514?pwd=Y3ljYVJ6OGxLd2FCNStTcHRjMFYxUT09 [26]
For more information, contact Gene Throwe, gthrowe@gmail.com [4]
Staying in Touch
To access the Member Directory from FMW’s website: Log-in ID is FMW, the password is Discern. To join the FMW-Quaker listserv (for announcements only) &/or the FMW-Forum listserv (for discussion), and to be included in the FMW’s Online Directory, send an e-mail to: admin@quakersdc.org
FMW’s office is officially closed, but staff are in most days, and checking email and phone messages regularly. If your call is not answered, leave a message or send an email to Admin@QuakersDC.org [27]. Office Phone: 202.483.3310.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
Young Adult Friends - Anyone (aged 18-40) interested in learning about Young Adult Friends at FMW or who would like the join the YAF list-serve, please contact Amanda Nadeau , amanda.l.nadeau@gmail.com [28] or Joe D'Antonio, 89dantonio@cua.edu [25].
Personal Aid is looking for gift cards for grocery stores, Target, etc. These will be given to our vulnerable members and attenders as needed. Please contact Mary Melchior, email: mulchness@gmail.com [29]
If you have maintenance or accessibility concerns, please contact Property Cttee co-clerks, Merry Pearlstein (202-244-8777 , merrypearlstein@gmail.com [30]) and Justin Kwong ((202) 215-3891 [31], justinkwong@gmail.com [32])
Want to plan a future event at FMW? Contact Brian Lutenegger, Event Manager, eventspace@QuakersDC.org [33].
All are invited! Click here to join via Zoom [10]. By phone dial (301) 715-8592. Enter meeting ID: 979505413#. For more information contact Barbara Briggs, BarbaraHBriggs@gmail.com [11] or 412-417-9384