Bethesda Friends Meeting upcoming events

Meeting for Worship + FDS + Child Care (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

Please note that all children must be signed in and signed out at the child care room by their parent or caregiver. For new and visiting families, parents will be asked to fill out a very short registration form. The BFM Youth Safety Policy requires that all young people (infant to 18 years old) must be supervised by a parent, teachers, or child care staff at all times.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Potluck Lunch (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

All are invited to attend Potluck in the Groome Building following the Rise of Meeting (about 12:15 on the 3rd Sundays Sept-May). Each month a different committee will host the potluck. Please join old friends and make new ones. All are welcome. To warm food or keep it cool, bring it to the Groome Building kitchen staff from 10:30 onwards.

Bring a simple salad, fruits, main dish, or dessert if you think of it. If not, come anyway: potlucks never run out of food.
Please label any dishes you bring and include info that might be critical to some (non-vegan, contains nuts, gluten-free, etc.).
The potluck in April is tentatively scheduled as the Ramallah Friends School spring fling campaign.

MJPA & AIM launches Maryland legislative session (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:45:00 GMT

The Maryland Just Power Alliance (MJPA) will gather to launch the 2027 Maryland legislative session on October 18, 2:45-4:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Guilford, 7504 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046.

The Maryland Comptroller and Secretary of Housing have confirmed their attendance.
Candidates for Governor, County Council and Executive, and State Delegate and Senator have been invited.
Registration information can be found at https://www.mdjustpoweralliance.org/events.

MJPA is the parent organization of AIM (Action in Montgomery), of which BFM is a member.

Stony Run Friends Meeting (Balto) Benefit Jazz Concert (October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Stony Run Friends Meeting Annual Benefit Jazz Concert: Sunday, Oct 18 at 3:00.

This year's concert features Dizzy Spellz with Sean Jones and Brinae Ali. For more than 15 years this event has been Stony Run's largest annual fundraiser, supporting our Meeting's humanitarian and social justice work in areas such as LGBT rights, immigration, racial equity, and stewardship of the earth.

No tickets are required.
All ages are welcome, and childcare is provided.
Attendees are invited to give as they are led.
The event will be held Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Stony Run Friends Meeting, 5116 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210. For more information please visit: https://stonyrunfriends.org/jazz-concert/

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

On September 1 at 7:00 p.m., the Comparative Religions class starts a twenty-five week course - Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World, taught by Professor Massimo Pigliucci at the City University of New York. Distilled to its essence, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy known as Stoicism is a philosophy of personal betterment.

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

This course includes plenty of exercises you can use to retrain your mind to take on a more Stoic view of your life and the world around you. You’ll come away with an incredible wealth of knowledge about the history and principles of one of the most enduring philosophies of life—but you’ll also be on your way to a more meaningful life for yourself.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (October 21, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Over-zoomed? Join BFM Friends’ “low tech” email mid-week worship on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. Each of us worships in our homes without video or audio. While some simply join in spirit, those wishing to touch base with the others receive emails at the start and end of worship.

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Friends Place 60th anniversary (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Friends Place on Capitol Hill is a Quaker learning center and guesthouse that opened its doors in September 1966. The Friends Committee on National Legislation is excited to celebrate 60 years of peace, place, and purpose with friends, former guests, supporters, and members of our wider community.

Ad Hoc Reparations Committee discussion (October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

9:00 a.m. ARE - Reparations in the BFM Meeting Room (hybrid with Zoom). Our focus will be a presentation from Marcy Seitel with the Baltimore Yearly Meeting (BYM) Reparations Action Working Group, highlighting current efforts across yearly and monthly meetings. We will also open a discussion on potential recipients for our initial BYM funding and support. Please use our Contact Us form for the Zoom link.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Coordinating Gathering (hybrid) (October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Representatives of BFM committees meet the week before Meeting for Business to discuss the upcoming Business agenda. These meetings are open to all who wish to attend and are in-person as well as via Zoom. See the Zoom access in your weekly bulletin or request it using our Contact Us form. They normally meet the last Sunday of the month, except for major holiday conflicts. During June/July, they meet only once (usually the week before the mid-July business meeting).

Experiment with Light (4th Sundays-Zoom only-7:30 PM) (October 25, 2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Fourth Sundays on Zoom at 7:30 p.m.

How do we quiet our minds enough to hear the still, small voice within us? How might we deepen our experience of meeting for worship? Experiment with Light is a meditative and centering practice based upon Rex Ambler’s book Light to Live By, which describes early Quaker meditative habits and translates them into a highly accessible process of clearness and understanding. All are welcome to attend. First-time participants find the process quite easy to follow and often richly rewarding.

On the fourth Sundays, the session is by Zoom only, starting at 7:30 p.m. and with optional reflection sharing at about 8:30.
People can listen to the prompts on their own in their own homes.
Use this link for the audio format: https://experiment-with-light.org.uk/meditations/ or visit bethesdafriends.org and find the audio link under “Recurring Events.”
An email reminder will be sent sometime before 7:15 p.m.
To join our group, please ask for the Zoom link using our Contact Us Form.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (October 28, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Bethesda F/friends will consider various business items in a hybrid format, both in the Meetinghouse and via Zoom. How the Spirit will lead us in discernment of issues both large and small is part of the mystery that is the Religious Society of Friends. All who come to Meeting for Worship are welcome and encouraged to participate in our worshipful sharing of Meeting for Business. If you join us via Zoom, use the link in your email Weekly Bulletin or request it via our Contact Us form. This meeting is normally the first Sunday of each month, except in July and August when it shifts to one meeting in mid-July.

Meeting for Worship + FDS + Child Care (November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (November 03, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (November 04, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

ARE: What do we do in Meeting for Worship? (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:15:00 GMT

November 8: Adult Religious Education session, "What do we do in Meeting for Worship?"

For many who are relatively new to Quaker practice, it can be unclear what to expect, and what to do, in Meeting for Worship.
And for experienced Quakers, there can be different ways of settling and worshipping. What is the intent of Quaker worship, and what does worship mean for Quakers? What do you do in Meeting for Worship? How do you "center down"?
Are you curious about what other Friends do? If you have ever wondered about any of these questions, join us on Nov. 8, for a deep dive into exploring them.
The session will take place at 9:15 in Room 211, in the Groome Building.
The Groome Building is the large building located up some stairs and to the left as you walk out of the Meeting House. After you enter, you will be in a large room. Proceed to the back left, and enter a hallway, which will take you to an open classroom. Go to your right and enter a hallway – turn left and go to the end. You will find Room 211 on the left.

Meeting for Worship + youth/Child Care (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Experiment with Light (2nd Sundays, hybrid-4:00 PM) (November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Second Sundays-Hybrid (In-person and on Zoom) at 4:00 p.m.

People can listen to the prompts on their own in their own homes.
In person, the group will listen to the prompts together.
Use this link for the audio format: https://experiment-with-light.org.uk/meditations/.
At about 5:00, all can share reflections in hybrid format.
An email reminder will be sent sometime before 4:00 p.m.
To join our group and to get the address and the Zoom link, please use our Contact Us Form.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (November 11, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Quaker Book Group (November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The Quaker Book Group meets monthly, via Zoom, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., on the second Saturday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome (even if you have not read the book!). We read a mix of books by Quakers, books about Quakerism, and books that speak to Quaker values and concerns. The group is invited to share announcements, summaries, and ideas about the readings through an online mailing list.

For more information on the current book and the Zoom link, please see the monthly Newsletter, Bulletin, or use our Contact Us form.
NOTE: All books read by the Quaker book group are on a shelf in the BFM library along with a binder containing extensive printed summaries of the discussions.

Meeting for Worship + FDS + Child Care (November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Potluck Lunch (November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

All are invited to attend Potluck in the Groome Building following the Rise of Meeting (about 12:15 on the 3rd Sundays Sept-May). Each month a different committee will host the potluck. Please join old friends and make new ones. All are welcome. To warm food or keep it cool, bring it to the Groome Building kitchen staff from 10:30 onwards.

Bring a simple salad, fruits, main dish, or dessert if you think of it. If not, come anyway: potlucks never run out of food.
Please label any dishes you bring and include info that might be critical to some (non-vegan, contains nuts, gluten-free, etc.).
The potluck in April is tentatively scheduled as the Ramallah Friends School spring fling campaign.

Friendly Conversations during Potluck (November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 17:15:00 GMT

The Change Group invites you to participate in “Friendly Conversations” during some of our monthly potlucks.

The aim is to foster deeper connections and strengthen our community's ability to engage in difficult conversations in a safe and intimate setting.
We are bringing together small groups of Friends that will meet during our monthly potlucks with this essential goal: to enhance our skills in dialogue and deepen our relationships as a Meeting.
By creating an intimate space, Friends can deepen relationships and strengthen the sense of community while practicing and applying essential conversation skills.

Join us at today's potluck lunch. Each month, there will be simple queries to guide our conversation.

If you are interested in participating or would like to know more, please contact Michael W. (see your Directory) or use our Contact Us Form. We look forward to embarking on this journey of deeper connection and stronger community dialogue with you!

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Experiment with Light (4th Sundays-Zoom only-7:30 PM) (November 22, 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Fourth Sundays on Zoom at 7:30 p.m.

On the fourth Sundays, the session is by Zoom only, starting at 7:30 p.m. and with optional reflection sharing at about 8:30.
People can listen to the prompts on their own in their own homes.
Use this link for the audio format: https://experiment-with-light.org.uk/meditations/ or visit bethesdafriends.org and find the audio link under “Recurring Events.”
An email reminder will be sent sometime before 7:15 p.m.
To join our group, please ask for the Zoom link using our Contact Us Form.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (November 24, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (November 25, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (November 29, 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday Sundays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Coordinating Gathering (hybrid) (November 29, 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (December 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (December 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business (December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Meeting for Worship + FDS + Child Care (December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Youth care is available on non-holiday weekends for children over 5 years of age on non-First Day School Sundays (usually the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of a month) during Meeting for Worship. We seek a core group who could volunteer three or four times per year. Volunteers pair with a paid childcare provider to supervise play for a group either under 5 or 5+. This is an opportunity to get to know our wonderful children and support their parents during Worship. Crafts and game activities are provided. You can sign up via signup genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445A8A929A2FB6-bfmchildcare

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Getting to Know You (December 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

December 6: Getting to Know You

Are you new, or relatively new, to Bethesda Friends Meeting? If so, we would love to have a chance to talk with you, to hear about what brought you, what you are interested in, and any questions you have. Please join us at 12:30 in the Meeting House on December 6. You can bring a snack and/or drink with you from the hospitality table in the library.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (December 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (December 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Quaker Book Group (December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 18:30:00 GMT

For more information on the current book and the Zoom link, please see the monthly Newsletter, Bulletin, or use our Contact Us form.
NOTE: All books read by the Quaker book group are on a shelf in the BFM library along with a binder containing extensive printed summaries of the discussions.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445A8A929A2FB6-bfmchildcare

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

BFM Christmas Pageant & Celebration (December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The annual BFM Christmas Pageant will be held at the rise of meeting (noon). This wonderful holiday tradition features performances by our First Day School students and a visiting orchestra. Religious Education will also host a toy drive. Please join in our efforts by bringing unwrapped toys, games, or books to the Pageant to be distributed to children in need.

Refreshments will follow the Christmas Program, and the Fellowship & Hospitality committee would greatly appreciate your contributions! We are expecting a large turnout, so savory finger foods, holiday cookies, and other snacks will be warmly welcomed. Please bring your offerings to the Groome building by 11am on December 13.

Since we will not have access to the kitchen, please prepare food at home to be in ready-to-serve, bite-sized portions. For ease of setup, square & rectangular serving containers work best, as table space will be limited. We have some trays available to rearrange the food if needed. Fellowship & Hospitality also welcomes help with setting up the food and beverages.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (December 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Candlelight Worship (December 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Candlelight Meeting for Worship on Wednesday, December 16 at 8:00 p.m. The candlelight service offers a wonderful respite from the holiday rush and to meditate peacefully among friends. You may attend in person at the Sidwell Friends Lower School Meeting House in Bethesda, MD or via Zoom (use our contact us form to request the Zoom link). For those on zoom, please let only a soft candle light your room (if you have lamps lit, the bright light overpowers the dark meetinghouse)...and thus we can all share in the sense of candlelight together.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (December 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (December 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Youth care is available on non-holiday Sundays for children over 5 years of age on non-First Day School Sundays (usually the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of a month) during Meeting for Worship. We seek a core group who could volunteer three or four times per year. Volunteers pair with a paid childcare provider to supervise play for a group either under 5 or 5+. This is an opportunity to get to know our wonderful children and support their parents during Worship. Crafts and game activities are provided. You can sign up via signup genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445A8A929A2FB6-bfmchildcare

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (December 22, 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (December 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (December 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sunday of the month with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445A8A929A2FB6-bfmchildcare

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Coordinating Gathering (hybrid) (December 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Dec 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (December 29, 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (December 30, 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business (January 03, 2027)

Sun, 03 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Meeting for Worship + FDS + Child Care (January 03, 2027)

Sun, 03 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (January 05, 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (January 06, 2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice (January 10, 2027)

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice: Six sessions: Jan - Feb

If you are new, or interested in learning more about Quaker faith and practice, please join us for our introductory series.

There will be six sessions on these Sundays: January 10, 17, and 24., and February 14, 21, and 28. (Attendance at every session is not mandatory.)
The sessions will be held in Room 211 of the Groome building and will start at 9:00.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie K. (see your Directory) or our Contact Us Form.

After you register, we will give you further information including suggested reading. We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (January 10, 2027)

Sun, 10 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (January 12, 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (January 13, 2027)

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice (January 17, 2027)

Sun, 17 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice: Six sessions: Jan - Feb

If you are new, or interested in learning more about Quaker faith and practice, please join us for our introductory series.

There will be six sessions on these Sundays: January 10, 17, and 24., and February 14, 21, and 28. (Attendance at every session is not mandatory.)
The sessions will be held in Room 211 of the Groome building and will start at 9:00.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie K. (see your Directory) or our Contact Us Form.

After you register, we will give you further information including suggested reading. We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting for Worship + FDS + Child Care (January 17, 2027)

Sun, 17 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Potluck Lunch (January 17, 2027)

Sun, 17 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

All are invited to attend Potluck in the Groome Building following the Rise of Meeting (about 12:15 on the 3rd Sundays Sept-May). Each month a different committee will host the potluck. Please join old friends and make new ones. All are welcome. To warm food or keep it cool, bring it to the Groome Building kitchen staff from 10:30 onwards.

Bring a simple salad, fruits, main dish, or dessert if you think of it. If not, come anyway: potlucks never run out of food.
Please label any dishes you bring and include info that might be critical to some (non-vegan, contains nuts, gluten-free, etc.).
There is no potluck in December due to the Christmas pageant.
The potluck in April is tentatively scheduled as the Ramallah Friends School spring fling campaign.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (January 19, 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (January 20, 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice (January 24, 2027)

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice: Six sessions: Jan - Feb

If you are new, or interested in learning more about Quaker faith and practice, please join us for our introductory series.

There will be six sessions on these Sundays: January 10, 17, and 24., and February 14, 21, and 28. (Attendance at every session is not mandatory.)
The sessions will be held in Room 211 of the Groome building and will start at 9:00.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie K. (see your Directory) or our Contact Us Form.

After you register, we will give you further information including suggested reading. We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (January 24, 2027)

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (January 26, 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Mid-week Meeting for Worship (January 27, 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 01:00:00 GMT

At rise of meeting, email participants are invited to worship-share via reply-all with the evening’s email group. To participate, please use our Contact Us form.

Meeting for Worship + Youth/Child Care (January 31, 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bethesda Friends worship together each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Please click here for details.

We worship indoors at SFS Lower campus.
Concurrently, we also worship via Zoom.

Please click here for details and to ask for the Zoom link.

Child care for children with paid providers is available at the Meetinghouse: Toddlers-Pre-K in the CC room. K-6 (in FDS or in the Playground).
In person: At 12:15, join us for coffee hour in the Meetinghouse Library.
Via Zoom: Stay on the link for an after-Meeting chat at 12:15.

First Day School (FDS) is usually offered on the first and third Sundays during the school year with adjustments for holidays. Check the weekly bulletin for updates to the schedule.

Childcare is available on non-holiday weekends from 10:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. for children under 5 years of age. Paid caregivers will provide this service.

For details, see: https://www.bethesdafriends.org/Religious-Education-K-8

Coordinating Gathering (hybrid) (January 31, 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 17:45:00 GMT

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (February 02, 2027)

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (February 09, 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice (February 14, 2027)

Sun, 14 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice: Six sessions: Jan - Feb

If you are new, or interested in learning more about Quaker faith and practice, please join us for our introductory series.

There will be six sessions on these Sundays: January 10, 17, and 24., and February 14, 21, and 28. (Attendance at every session is not mandatory.)
The sessions will be held in Room 211 of the Groome building and will start at 9:00.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie K. (see your Directory) or our Contact Us Form.

After you register, we will give you further information including suggested reading. We look forward to seeing you!

Think Like a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World (February 16, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

This course endeavors to be an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
For example, the Stoic understanding of ethics was far broader than the study of right and wrong, encompassing questions concerning one’s goals and one’s relationship to other people.
Also, the Stoics felt that logic was another requirement of a well-lived life, because good thinking helps protect us from living according to nonsensical notions.

Join us for one or many sessions. For more details and for the Zoom link, look in the weekly Bulletin or use our Contact Us form.

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice (February 21, 2027)

Sun, 21 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice: Six sessions: Jan - Feb

If you are new, or interested in learning more about Quaker faith and practice, please join us for our introductory series.

There will be six sessions on these Sundays: January 10, 17, and 24., and February 14, 21, and 28. (Attendance at every session is not mandatory.)
The sessions will be held in Room 211 of the Groome building and will start at 9:00.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie K. (see your Directory) or our Contact Us Form.

After you register, we will give you further information including suggested reading. We look forward to seeing you!

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice (February 28, 2027)

Sun, 28 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice: Six sessions: Jan - Feb

If you are new, or interested in learning more about Quaker faith and practice, please join us for our introductory series.

There will be six sessions on these Sundays: January 10, 17, and 24., and February 14, 21, and 28. (Attendance at every session is not mandatory.)
The sessions will be held in Room 211 of the Groome building and will start at 9:00.
If you are interested, please contact Stephanie K. (see your Directory) or our Contact Us Form.

After you register, we will give you further information including suggested reading. We look forward to seeing you!