“For in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.” -2 Corinthians 8:2
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Let Us Worship Together - Sunday, August 7, 2022 9:00 AM Early Meeting for Worship - on Zoom [1]. Friendly Office Presence: Tom Libbert 10:30 Meeting for Worship (in the Meeting Room & outside) 6:00 pm Worship First Day School & Childcare - Starting September 11 Sunday “Staffing” Schedule [4] |
Also on Sunday:
Membership Committee, via zoom, 9:15 am
For more information contact Rob Farr, email: RobFarr53@yahoo.com [5]
Peace & Social Concerns, Bridge Room & via Zoom 12:15 pm
Updates and planning for social justice work at FMW. Special focus on climate and ending the use of fossil fuels in DC.
Join on Zoom [6]. For more information contact Barbara Briggs, email: BarbaraHBriggs@gmail.com [7]
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Childcare is returning to FMW in September! FMW will be offering childcare for 0 through 3 years starting the 2nd Sunday in September. Childcare will be available every Sunday during Meeting for Worship, approximately 10:30-11:30 am. For any questions, please contact Julie Johnson, clerk of RE, at juliejenj@gmail.com [8]. Still seeking childcare staff Our childcare team is still seeking two additional staff members to round out the childcare team. This is a part-time, paid position. Staff would sign up for specific Sundays and help provide coverage when needed. If you or someone you know may be interested, please contact Katorra Enoch Longshore at katorrael@cdacouncil.org [9]. |
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Friendly Office Presence (Welcomers) & Hybrid Meeting Techs are needed. Interested in taking a volunteer (or paid) shift? Contact FMW Administrator Barbara Briggs, email: Admin@QuakersDC.org [10], Phone: (202) 483-3310 |
Upcoming:
Quaker Spiritual Development Programs - Full schedule for [11]August 2022 [12]
Land Acknowledgment: A First Step Towards Right Relationship with the Land and its Peoples, Aug 9 & 11,7:30-9:00pm. A two-part webinar lead by Tom Kunesh. Register here [13].
More information here [14] or contact Pendle Hill: 610-566-4507, ext. 137
Rabbi Leila Gal Berner: Listening to the Heart of Genesis: A Contemplative Path, September 18, 12:30 pm Rabbi Berner offers a fresh experiential approach to personal contemplation, based on a Christian method of reading Scripture—lectio divina. Rabbi Berner’s adaptation, kriat ha-kodesh (reading the sacred), is welcoming and accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Rabbi Berner explains rabbinic perspectives that have illuminated the stories in Genesis and suggests questions for contemplation and meditation, interspersed with chants and silence. Groups have formed throughout North America using her method. Please register here [15]. For more information, contact Sabrina McCarthy, sabrina.mccarthy@verizon.net [16], cell 240.778.5234.
Other Regular Meetings & Worship Opportunities
Midweek Meeting for Worship, Wednesdays, 6:00 pm in person and on Zoom.
Join by Zoom [17]. Meeting ID: 202 577 8431 Password: 254224
Other phones, dial 1-646-876-9923, when prompted enter Meeting ID: 202-577-8431.
Friendly Bible Study, July 24, 12:00 pm. (1st & 3rd Sundays)
For more information contact David Etheridge, email: david.etheridge22@gmail.com [18]
Staying in Touch: To be included in the FMW’s Directory and email lists, or to update your information, send an email including your contact information to: admin@quakersdc.org [19].
Access FMW’s community Directory from Quakersdc.org. Log-in ID: FMW. Password is Discern.
FMW’s office is open most days during regular business hours, but it's helpful if you email or call ahead so staff can be sure to meet you. Contact: Admin@QuakersDC.org [10] or call: 202.483.3310.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
Young Adult Friends - Is seeking new co-conveners! Anyone (aged 18-40) interested in learning more, joining the YAF email list–or taking a role–contact Rebecca, email: RebeccaLeeNelson99@gmail.com [20]
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 [21]
Want to plan a future event at FMW? Contact Brian Lutenegger, Event Manager, eventspace@QuakersDC.org [22].
If you have maintenance concerns, please contact Property Committee co-clerks, Ken Forsberg, KLForsberg@gmail.com [23], cell: (202) 294-1954, or Michael Wood, michaelhbwood@gmail.com [24]
Links to other Quaker Events and News:
- QuakerBooks of FGC-Friends Journal Selections for June/July [25]
- Friends United Meetings (FUM) video series “Walking in the Way,” (4 min each)
Released Thursdays on FUM’s FaceBook page [26], YouTube channel [27], Instagram feed [28]
- Pendle Hill - Upcoming Events [29]
If you would like to receive Weekly Announcements, write Barbara our Administrator at admin@QuakersDC.org [30]