Category Archives: Peace and Social Concerns

The Peace and Social Concerns Committee identifies some specific service projects that promote greater peace and social justice in the community. The committee looks for service opportunities that can involve the whole Meeting and ways to support those who have individual leadings. The committee explores ways to promote peaceful means of resolving conflicts as well.

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.

Events, Peace and Social Concerns

Saturday, July 2 Serving Lunch at Our Daily Bread in Baltimore

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Join us Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm to serve at Our Daily Bread, the largest soup kitchen in Maryland. The Peace and Social Concerns Committee is organizing another opportunity for direct service.

Meet at 8am at Hebron House and carpool. We sign in, set up service, and participate in an orientation for new volunteers at 9am, lunch is from 10am – 12pm. Expect to be back to Mt. Hebron by 1pm.