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Events, Peace and Social Concerns

4/28/2013, Noon – 3 pm A Springtime Cooking for Peace Workshop

Bethanne led another Cooking for Peace workshop, this one to benefit The Samaritan Women.  This organization, located in Baltimore, “serves women of trauma and trafficking, to help them realize the full life that God has planned for their lives.” Amanda Grant, community coordinator for the Samaritan Women, told us that rescuing victims of human trafficking is the easy part. The challenge is to help them break free from their pimp’s chains and transition to freedom and new life.The Samaritan Women

Bethanne showed the 38 participants how to prepare raw-vegan and vegan (but not raw) foods. And we enjoyed tasting each dish! Continue reading 4/28/2013, Noon – 3 pm A Springtime Cooking for Peace Workshop →

Patapsco

Spiritual State of the Meeting Report – 2010

Patapsco Friends Meeting
Spiritual State of the Meeting Report
For the Year 2010

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. (Psalm 121)

How does the Spirit prosper among us?

In the words of the Psalmist, Patapsco Friends Meeting experienced much “going out and coming in” throughout the year 2010. Rather than being diminished by this ebb and flow, the Spirit of our Meeting seems to have grown healthier because of these tidal riches. Several of our members have “gone out” to participate in the wider Quaker community. Two Friends traveled to Mombasa, Kenya with travel minutes from Patapsco Meeting tucked away in their luggage. They took part in the Triennial of the United Society of Friends Women International and brought back vivid tales of their deeply moving experiences there. Continue reading Spiritual State of the Meeting Report – 2010 →

Interchange, News

Interchange – Fall 2010

These last months have been busy! Hosting Interim Meeting in March tested our stamina and organizational skills. Under the expert guidance of our “detail-oriented” event coordinator, Douglas Perkins, rooms for committees were arranged, Business Meeting went off without a hitch, and we served lunch to 100 Friends! A baked potato bar, chili and apples were the main event for our healthy lunch, and abundant cakes and brownies made for decadent desserts.

We hosted Chesapeake Quarterly Meeting on September 12, again putting our organizational skills to the test. Our events planner Doug Perkins again came in handy. The afternoon interest session, designed by our Mental Health Ministry, focused on Quakerism and mental health. Historically, Friends have been in the forefront of reforming prisons and mental health hospitals. The need is still great. Where do we stand now?

Continue reading Interchange – Fall 2010 →

Welcome

Welcome to Patapsco Friends Meeting

A Loving Community for Your Spiritual Journey
All are always welcome

We meet in silent worship every Sunday at 10:30am, followed by Simple Meal.
We have programs to nurture the spiritual growth of our children.

For more information on our silent worship, our spiritual community, and the Quaker way, check out our Newcomer Packet.

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