Events Calendar

Young Friends should begin arriving at 7:00 pm on Friday. For information, check the Young Friends website or contact Alison Duncan. (301-774-7663) Please remember that the deadline to register and be guaranteed a slot is two weeks before the conference (May 9). Any one registering after that date will be placed on a waiting list and may not be able to attend.

Patuxent Friends Meeting will host the Sixth Month 2014 session of Chesapeake Quarterly Meeting. For information, contact Carol Seddon, Clerk. (443-491-3486 or carolsed@comcast.net)

A new unprogrammed Worship Group will be meeting for the first time on May 18 and June 15 at 10877 Willow Dr. North, Bealeton, in Fauquier County’s 19th century “Bealeton Depot”. This is located close to the intersection of 17 and 28. The building is next to the Bealeton public library. Singing will start at 10:30 amwith silent worship to begin at 11:00 am. A quiet First Day activity is planned for children at 11:15 in a corner of the Depot meeting room. Hospitality beverages will be provided and attenders are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch and stay for the 1:00 pm topic hour. A kitchenette is available in the Depot. “Letting Our Lives Speak” will be the topic for both May 18 and June 15. Queries for worship sharing at the 1:00 pm hour are: In what ways does my life speak of my beliefs and values? Contact fauquierfriends@gmail.com to request more information or to inform Bonnie Stockslager of your wish to attend.

Get to know Yearly Meeting Committees and Friends from other Meetings! Be a part of important decision making. Join Friends for morning committee meetings and the afternoon’s Interim Business Meeting. State College Friends Meeting is hosting the Sixth Month Interim Meeting. Friends will begin gathering at 10:00 am. Lunch will be provided, and the afternoon Business Meeting will be held with dinner following the rise of Meeting. Check the Yearly Meeting website for more information.