Information about Annapolis Friends Meeting

• The Schedule
• The Newsletter
• Membership
• Statements of Concern
• The Peace Pole
• Photo galleries

The Schedule

Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 11:00 a.m. 
-Adult Education: 9:30 to 10:45 - Second and fourth Sundays 
-First Day School: Nursery to Senior High at 11:00 (First 20 minutes in Meeting for Worship with adults) 
-Business Meeting: First Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. 

Committees 

All of the Meeting's work is planned and coordinated by committees. Working on a committee is perhaps the best way to get to know other Friends. All committees are happy to expand their membership, so don't hesitate to join their meetings. Terms are two years and begin in January. For current officers and committee chairs, see our officers and committes page

Annapolis Friends Meeting Newsletter 

To receive this monthly publication by e-mail, contact Mary Barbera by e-mail. For home delivery, please complete the form in the foyer or contact the meeting clerk, Barbara Thomas, 410-867-2473.

E-mail lists

The Meeting has two e-mail lists. the announce list is for announcing events of concern to the entire meeting and the Quaker testimonies. The discuss list is for announcing and discussing events of possible interest to members and the wider community. To subscribe to either or both lists, send an e-mail to the webmaster.

Membership 

The Annapolis Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends makes little distinction between members and attenders. Membership is a personal decision and a serious commitment not to be undertaken lightly. Joining the Meeting is also joining the Religious Society of Friends 

Those interested in becoming a member may write a letter to the Clerk of Ministry and Worship Committee to explain why they feel drawn to the Religious Society of Friends and Annapolis Friends Meeting. The Clerk of Ministry and Worship appoints a clearness committee that meets with the applicant to consider the request. This process may involve several meetings to ensure that the applicant understands what it means to be a Friend. 

If the clearness committee and the individual feel clear that membership is the right decision, a recommendation is made to the full Committee which in turn makes a recommendation to Business Meeting.  

Financial Responsibility We rely on members and attenders for regular financial support. A collection box is on the back wall of the meeting room; checks may be mailed to 351 DuBois Rd., Annapolis, MD, 21401. 

Local Groups the Meeting Supports 

Lighthouse Shelter

The Meeting joins other churches of Annapolis Area Ministries in sponsoring the Lighthouse Shelter. We provide a meal on the first Monday of each month. 

Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center

Several of our members were among the founders and volunteer there. 

Statements of Concern 

• Minute For Peace
• Minute Against Genocide in Darfur
• Minute In Support Of Repeal Of The Death Penalty In Maryland

Photo Galleries

• Pictures of the Peace Pole Dedication

Friends are encouraged to put up photo albums of Annapolis Friends events using Picasa, Shutterbug, Snapfish, or other on-line services, and then send the links to the webmaster.