Weekly Announcements for June 20, 2025
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Interim Meeting is Tomorrow, Sat, June 21
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Interim Meeting is tomorrow, Saturday, June 21st at Friends House retirement community in Sandy Spring, MD and online via Zoom. Parking is available at the BYM office located at 17100 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD. Lunch will be served at 11am and Meeting for Worship for the Conduct of Business will begin at 12:30pm. Topics include:
- 2025 financials to date
- 2026 budget
- Camp Governance Study & Working Group
Immediately following Interim Meeting, the new BYM Palestinian-Israeli Peace & Justice Working Group (approved at the March Interim Meeting) invite you to a special workshop with Allison Tanner, National Organizer for the Apartheid-free Community Movement affiliated with AFSC.
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Annual Session Spotlight: Workshops!
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Amid the business and fellowship of Annual Session, more than 30 individual workshops will be offered by members of our Quaker community near and far. A sampling of workshops in 2025 include:
- Human Dignity & Trans Quakers Since 1970
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Field Trip to Friends Meeting School Farm
- Discernment and Action for a Just World
- Embracing Faithfulness at the End of Life
- Right Relationship and Public Ministry
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And so many more!
Read all about the workshops in the Spring Interchange!
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| Tools for Countering Authoritarianism, June 23
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Faith and moral conscience offer many tools that are essential for this moment. Join Interfaith Alliance for an online training aimed at unlocking each individual and community’s power to combat authoritarianism. Learn what researchers have found to be the most effective on Mon, June 23 at 8pm. Religious communities can play a pivotal role in protecting our neighbors and building a stronger democracy. This free, 60-minute webinar will equip you with the tools, strategies, and moral clarity required for responding to this critical moment in history.
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Friends and loved ones will gather on June 29th at 3:00pm to remember Sue Silver, beloved, long-time member of Shepherdstown Meeting. The service will be held at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church. BYM Friends hold Sue's children - Grayson and Hillary - in the Light.
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| Frederick Friends to Host Peace Potluck, June 29
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Join Frederick Friends Meeting for a Peace Potluck on June 29th after Meeting for Worship. Bring a dish to share or something to throw on the grill. Questions? Contact Julie Kunz at thrownthings@comcast.net
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BYM Welcome to New Friends
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Do you know anyone new to the BYM community who might enjoy getting more involved? Please send them this Welcome Letter, which is full of ways for people to connect with BYM! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our development manager at nikkiholland@bym-rsf.org. She would be delighted to help you!
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| Resources for World Quaker Day
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World Quaker Day is October 5th! Friends World Committee for Consultation has now published a trove of resources for your celebration. Ideas, songs, poster, and prompts are available from FWCC. How will your Meeting celebrate World Quaker Day?
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please email Admin@bym-rsf.org.
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