“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
-Hebrews 10:24-25
Let Us Worship Together - Sunday, June 189:00 AM Early Meeting for Worship in person & via Zoom 10:30 Meeting for Worship Indoors and Outdoors at FMW 1st Day School - On Summer Break! Meeting for Worship, 6:00 pm |
Also on Sunday
Reading Quakers Together, 9:15am to 10:15am (3rd Sundays). Newcomers welcome. Join on Zoom [5]. By phone, dial: (646) 876-9923. On prompt, enter meeting
ID: 2025778431# Contact: Sabrina McCarthy, sabrina.mccarthy@verizon.net [6], cell 240.778.5234.
Meeting for Business, 12:15 pm, Quaker House Living Room
Join on Zoom [3] (same as 10:30 worship)
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Head of Meeting |
Tech |
Hospitality Support |
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This Sunday |
Joe D’Antonio, Young Adult Friends |
Rob Farr (3rd Sundays) cell: 571-722-4449 |
Ministry & Worship |
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Sunday 7/25 |
Fundraising Taskforce/ Frank Garvey |
Rebecca Nelson |
Trustees (Elaine Wilson, Jim Bell) |
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Sunday 8/1 |
Marriage & Family Relations / Jim Bell |
Joe D’Antonio |
Membership Committee & Ken Orvis |
Hand-Made Coffee Table for AuctionThis elegant, hand-crafted coffee table is made of cherry wood with purple heart wood top and bottom shelf. It’s classic design would grace any home. Donated by FMW member and master artisan Jim Bell as a fundraiser. All proceeds will go to FMW’s general fund. Minimum bid price $450. Bids open through July, or until sold. Contact Jim Bell at kelleybell21@comcast.net [7], cell: (240) 413-1229 to submit your bid and for more information. |
Upcoming
Living With Autism / Being a Good Ally, Sunday, July 25, 12:15 pm - Decatur Place Rm & via Zoom
Join on Zoom [8]. By phone dial: (301) 715-8592 and enter meeting ID 8728 2384 832# on prompt An opportunity to learn about the experiences and challenges people living with autism face, and how allies can support and welcome those with autism--in our FMW community and other groups. Hosted by Peace and Social Concerns, and led by PSC members Peter Nye and Barbara Briggs. For more info, contact Peter Nye, email: p_nye@yahoo.com
Planning for Sept 19 Community Celebration/Open House, Tuesday, July 27 at 4:00 pm - Join us! September 19 will be an opportunity for us to get together, celebrate our community, and invite others to get to know FMW, tour our Meeting House and/or learn a bit more about Quakerism. This will be the 1st organizing meeting for this event. Please come share your ideas and help us build something wonderful. Join on Zoom [9]. By phone dial: (301) 715-8592. Enter Meeting ID 8591 3562 738# on prompt. For more information contact Gene Throwe, gthrowe@gmail.com [10], cell: (703) 405-9003 or Barbara Briggs, barbarahbriggs@gmail.com [11], cell: (412) 417-9384.
FMW Quaker Spiritual Development Programs - Full Schedule July 2021 [12]
Other Regular Meetings & Worship Opportunities
“Midweek Meeting for Worship, Tuesdays, 6 pm
Join by Zoom [13]. Meeting ID: 202 577 8431 Password: 254224
Other phones, dial 1-646-876-9923, when prompted enter Meeting ID: 202-577-8431.
Young Adult Friends (YAF) Zinner get-together, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00.
Join via Zoom [14]. For more information contact Joseph d’Antonio, JDAntonioDC@gmail.com [15]
Quaker Bible Study will be held online on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.
Join via Zoom [16]. For more information, contact Gene Throwe, gthrowe@gmail.com [10]
Staying in Touch
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 email including your contact information to: admin@quakersdc.org
FMW’s office is open most days during regular business hours, but if you want to stop by you may want to call or email ahead. Contact the Administrative Secretary by emailing: Admin@QuakersDC.org [17] or leave a message on FMW’s 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 to join the YAF listserv, please contact co-conveners Joe D'Antonio, JDAntonioDC@gmail.com [15].
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 [18]
If you have maintenance concerns, please contact Property Committee co-clerks, Ken Forsberg, KLForsberg@gmail.com [19], cell: (202) 294-1954, or Todd Harvey, HarveyFolklife@gmail.com [20], cell: (202) 689-5886
Want to plan a future event at FMW? Contact Brian Lutenegger, Event Manager, eventspace@QuakersDC.org [21].
Links to other Quaker Events and News
- QuakerBooks from FGC - Friends Journal Picks June/July [22]
- Friends United Meetings (FUM) video series “Walking in the Way,” (4 min each)
Released Thursdays on FUM’s FaceBook page [23], YouTube channel [24], Instagram feed [25]
- Pendle Hill - Upcoming Events [26]