Weekly Announcements for December 5, 2025
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Quaker Earthcare Witness Worship with Attention to the Web of Life, Dec 6 |
Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW) invites you to join this Saturday, December 6 at 4pm PT / 6pm CT/ 7pm ET, for worship with attention to the threatened web of life on our beloved planet Earth. Please feel free to share this invitation with your Meeting and members of your community.
When we gather in worship, we find it more possible to be fully present to the often painful realities of this moment. We may find solace in our gathered presence. Out of this gathering we may be given guidance, individually or collectively, on actions that we need to take. We may also find confirmation and support for what we are already doing, generating strength for the road ahead.
If you have questions, please reach out to us at info@quakerearthcare.org. We look forward to joining with you in worship soon!
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Friends Music Camp Returns in 2026!
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Goshen College, July 5 - 19, 2026
Friends Music Camp was founded in 1980 with a mission to foster a caring and inclusive community through music. After closing during the pandemic, the camp is now re-opening an in-person camp next summer at Goshen College from July 5-19. The camp accepts students ages 10-17, playing any instrument (including voice) at any level. It is a non-competitive camp, focused on learning and growth through collaboration. Campers sing in choir, perform with small and large ensembles for their instrument, take lessons, and learn new repertoire during camp. The 2026 session will take place July 5-19 at Goshen College.
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| Joint Meeting for Worship with Florence, Italy Friends, Dec 13
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A joint Meeting for Worship with Florence, Italy, Friends Meeting and Roanoke Meeting has been set up. It will gather Saturday, December 13 at 2:00PM This will be a one-off, fun thing. Please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org for more information. Please RSVP Gary if you plan to attend, though you can just show up, too. (The MFW originated in Gary’s contact with Kirsten Hills, a Florence Friend,
about whom he had written one of his “Quaker Artist” columns). All Baltimore Yearly Meeting Friends are invited. Meeting ID: 598 081 6500; Passcode: 454890
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"Jesus of the Rubble" Returns to Homewood Meeting
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To remind us of the continued suffering of the Palestinian people, Homewood Friends has placed an installation outside our building depicting “Jesus in the Rubble – Remember the Palestinian Children.” We are reminded that Palestinians in Gaza continue to suffer unthinkable conditions with the ongoing violence and lack of adequate food, water and other basic necessities.
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| Winter JYF Con, Jan 31-Feb 1
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BYM Junior Young Friends will gather Sat, Jan 31 - Sun Feb 1 at Friends Meeting of Washington for Winter JYF Con! JYF Con is a time for middle schoolers in our Yearly Meeting to gather for fun, food, and fellowship while practicing skills for community and self-governance. JYF Con is under the care of the BYM Youth Program Manager and our dedicated Friendly Adult Mentors. Registration is now open!
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If you are interested in considering Friends Community School for your child, join FCS students, parents, teachers, and administrators for an upcoming Admissions event to learn more. Event details and registration can be found on the school’s Admissions/Visit FCS page. FCS’s next Open House will be held on Saturday, December 6. Located on 17 wooded acres in nearby College Park, FCS is a vibrant and nurturing Quaker community with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and community, and a curriculum that emphasizes child-centered and hands-on learning.To learn more about FCS, visit www.friendscommunityschool.org. Early application deadline (50% application fee) is Monday, December 8, 2025. Regular application deadline is Friday, January 8, 2026.
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| Roanoke Teen Peace Jam Kicking Off 2026 Planning |
The 2026 Roanoke Teen Peace Jam is coming! Entering its 10th year, the Teen Peace Jam is an annual teen conference offering a keynote speaker; workshops on peace, justice, art and life skills; performances, food; open time; and more. The Jam is open to young people, ages 12 to 18. Plowshare will pay $13 an hour, up to five hours, to teens to help organize the event and to teen artists $13 a performance. Young people can also earn eight community service hours for attending the event. Plowshare is also recruiting adult volunteers to help organize the Jam and to spread the word about the Teen Peace Jam. Plowshare will gather through Zoom monthly to plan the Jam. Please contact Gary Sandman at 540-492-3582 or plowshare@plowshareva.org if you would like to be on the list to receive the agenda and Zoom link.
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