Upcoming Local Worshiping Communities Events
This page displays the events coming up this month. To see more, please go to the main events page here and select the category "Local Meeting Events".
In 2024, Maryland lawmakers will consider two bills that can remedy serious problems in our criminal justice system. Join Homewood Friends Meeting, the Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform, and Interfaith Action for Human Rights on January 21st at 3:00pm at Homewood Meeting or online to learn more about the Mandela Solitary Confinement Act and the Correctional Ombudsman Bill.
No previous study is expected or required. We just look at a few verses and discuss them following the Friendly Bible Study method developed by Joanne and Larry Spears:
https://universalistfriends.org/resources/quaker-universalist-friendlies
…but it’s not required to read that either.
Friendly Bible Study approaches the Bible with respect to the Quaker practice of finding insight through experience, continuing revelation, and honestly talking about problems. Our sessions are convened by Eli Courtwright, and me, John Allder Stephens, members of Alexandria MM.
Over the past year, we have come together as a learning team, and our discussions have produced deep connections and rich, meaningful reflections about life! We welcome young Friends 12 and up; and their adults who are willing to make space for young Friends to develop their own understandings.
No previous study is expected or required. We just look at a few verses and discuss them following the Friendly Bible Study method developed by Joanne and Larry Spears:
https://universalistfriends.org/resources/quaker-universalist-friendlies
…but it’s not required to read that either.
Friendly Bible Study approaches the Bible with respect to the Quaker practice of finding insight through experience, continuing revelation, and honestly talking about problems. Our sessions are convened by Eli Courtwright, and me, John Allder Stephens, members of Alexandria MM.
Over the past year, we have come together as a learning team, and our discussions have produced deep connections and rich, meaningful reflections about life! We welcome young Friends 12 and up; and their adults who are willing to make space for young Friends to develop their own understandings.
