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Adult Discussion and Study, Committees, Events, Peace and Social Concerns

9/24/2017 at Noon Patapsco Celebrates International Peace Day

The United Nations established Peace Day in 1981. This year’s theme is “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All”. The theme is based on the Together global campaign that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes in search of a better life. For more info, see UN Peace Day

For our celebration at Patapsco, we’ll explore through queries how our family experiences impact the way we look at the current refugee/immigration situation.

We invite you to share a story from your family history and an object that relates to the story. Our celebration falls on Potluck Sunday so we also encourage you to bring a dish from your family traditions

Sponsored by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee

Committees, Events, Peace and Social Concerns

Saturday, Jan 21 – 10am-5pm – Women’s March on Washington

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is gathering a group who want to attend the March together.

Interested? Contact us

Note that Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) Staff will be available in front of the FCNL building in Washington with heaters, water, #LoveThyNeighbor (No Exceptions) materials, and rally signs. See FCNL info at FCNL march info

There will also be a twenty minute Gathered Worship before the march at FCNL (outside) at 9 am.

Events, Peace and Social Concerns

Sunday, Sept 25 at 12:30 pm Peace Day Celebration

Peace DayThe International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by the United Nations, the General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.”

This year Patapsco Friends Meeting will celebrate Peace Day with an afternoon of peaceful dancing and poetry led by Peggy Adams.

“The Dances of Universal Peace are spiritual practice in motion. Drawing on the sacred phrases, scripture, and poetry of the many spiritual traditions of the earth, the Dances blend chant, live music and movement into a living experience of unity and peace.”

peace dances

12:30pm- 2:00pm Dancing
2:00pm – 2:30pm Snack Break
2:30pm – 3:00pm Peace Poems (Bring your favorite poem to share)

All are welcome – No experience necessary! This program is open to the community.

Adult Discussion and Study, Events

Sunday, Aug 21 at Noon – Corruptive Influences on Congress

Bill Wilson will lead the discussion. Many feel Congress has become influenced by more than ‘the will of the people’ in modern times. How does this alter our representative democracy and affect decisions? Is everyone across the political spectrum – left, middle, and right – impacted? What efforts are underway to correct it?  How do we as Quakers influence the dialogue and provide a forum that seeks solutions?

Bill Wilson is an attender of Patapsco Friends Meeting. He is not affiliated with any political party, and prefers his political discussions to ‘generate more light than heat.’ He seeks to understand the viewpoints of others, but has felt a strong calling to educate on this issue. His love of solving problems led him to become an electrical engineer and project manager for products ranging from car wash point-of-sale systems to communications test equipment. He lives in Columbia, MD with his wife and six cats.