Welcome to Bethesda Friends Meeting
We're Quakers who meet every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Our meetinghouse is on the Sidwell Friends Lower School campus.
We are worshiping in person and also via Zoom.
OUR TESTIMONIES: As members of the Religious Society of Friends, we strive for:
SIMPLICITY - Learning to discern the essential from the non-essential.
PEACE - Living in a spirit that takes away the occasion for all war.
INTEGRITY - Being who we truly are and truly meaning what we say.
COMMUNITY - Knowing that we need one another in order to be whole.
EQUALITY - Knowing that everyone, everywhere is equally precious to God. This includes people of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, races, ethnicities, levels of resources, and theological perspectives.
STEWARDSHIP - Caring for the environment and using time and resources wisely, not wastefully.
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Queries this month reflect on Outreach: As the way opens, how do I share Friends’ principles with others? In what ways do I make everyone, including newcomers, feel welcome in meetings for worship? How can I find ways to encourage a sense of community within the Meeting? |
The Social Concerns Box for MAY IS "STRIDE" This month’s social concern is the Strengthening Transformative Relationships in Diverse Environments (STRIDE) program. STRIDE works to ensure that the Baltimore Yearly Meeting Summer Camps remain accessible and inclusive for all youth. By contributing to STRIDE, our community helps sustain the program’s ability to provide scholarships and support for campers from various communities, including Friendly Gardens. Last year, our collective support helped two youngsters from Friendly Gardens experience the joy of summer camp. STRIDE is also looking for volunteers to transport both gear and campers to and from the camps. If you are interested, you can contact Rai Carter (STRIDE Coordinator) at raicarter@bym-rsf.org. Thank you for your contributions to this important organization. To donate to the Social Concerns Box, please use this link and clearly designate that your contribution is for "STRIDE". If you prefer, you may send your check, payable to Bethesda Friends Meeting, to our Assistant Treasurer, David M. (See your Directory), noting "STRIDE" in the memo. |
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