Upcoming Local Worshiping Communities Events

There is still room in the AVP basic workshop being held at York Friends Meeting on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 from 9-4 pm both days. Please contact Leada Dietz if you are interested in attending as the workshop is limited to 20 participants. For more information about this program, check out the website: www.avpusa.org

Since 2002, men from Baltimore Monthly Meeting, Stony Run Meeting have gathered early in the spring to build connections among Friends at one of BYM’s magnificent camps. In recent years, men Friends from other Meetings have participated in the weekend. This year, all men Friends in BYM are invited to register and gather at Catoctin for dinner sixth day through lunch first day - or any portion thereof. The retreat is very loosely programmed and includes time to relax, work cooperatively, hike (or nap), talk, tell stories, play, and have fun. For more information, including the registration form, contact John Baer.

Since 2002, men from Baltimore Monthly Meeting, Stony Run Meeting have gathered early in the spring to build connections among Friends at one of BYM’s magnificent camps. In recent years, men Friends from other Meetings have participated in the weekend. This year, all men Friends in BYM are invited to register and gather at Catoctin for dinner sixth day through lunch first day - or any portion thereof. The retreat is very loosely programmed and includes time to relax, work cooperatively, hike (or nap), talk, tell stories, play, and have fun. For more information, including the registration form, contact John Baer.

There is still room in the AVP basic workshop being held at York Friends Meeting on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14 from 9-4 pm both days. Please contact Leada Dietz if you are interested in attending as the workshop is limited to 20 participants. For more information about this program, check out the website: www.avpusa.org

Since 2002, men from Baltimore Monthly Meeting, Stony Run Meeting have gathered early in the spring to build connections among Friends at one of BYM’s magnificent camps. In recent years, men Friends from other Meetings have participated in the weekend. This year, all men Friends in BYM are invited to register and gather at Catoctin for dinner sixth day through lunch first day - or any portion thereof. The retreat is very loosely programmed and includes time to relax, work cooperatively, hike (or nap), talk, tell stories, play, and have fun. For more information, including the registration form, contact John Baer.

Friends will gather at 9:00 am for a day of Sacred Harp (aka shape note) Singing at York Friends Meeting. Come for all or part of the day, no prior experience needed. There will be a pot-luck lunch and they expect to conclude around 4:00 pm. For more information, contact York Friends Meeting. (717-848-6781 or clerk@yorkfriendsmeeting.org)

Interested in becoming an AVP facilitator in prisons, local communities, or internationally? Please join us at an AVP Training of Facilitators, sponsored by the Annapolis Friends Meeting Peace and Justice Center. It is necessary to have already completed the Basic and Advanced AVP workshops, and you need to attend the complete 20 hours of the workshop. The training will begin on Friday at 6:30 pm and continue on Saturday and Sunday. There is a cost of $65.00 per person, plus the Basic Manual if you don’t already have one. For more information, or to register by April 3, contact Barbara Thomas. (410-867-2473 or bthomas60@comcast.net)

Interested in becoming an AVP facilitator in prisons, local communities, or internationally? Please join us at an AVP Training of Facilitators, sponsored by the Annapolis Friends Meeting Peace and Justice Center. It is necessary to have already completed the Basic and Advanced AVP workshops, and you need to attend the complete 20 hours of the workshop. The training will begin on Friday at 6:30 pm and continue on Saturday and Sunday. There is a cost of $65.00 per person, plus the Basic Manual if you don’t already have one. For more information, or to register by April 3, contact Barbara Thomas. (410-867-2473 or bthomas60@comcast.net)

For the past few year, southwest Virginia Friends of Floyd, Roanoke, Maury River, Blacksburg, and Abingdon Meetings have come together once a year for a day of worship, fellowship, and learning. This year, the Blue Ridge Gathering will be hosted by Blacksburg Friends Meeting, beginning at 10:00 am and running until 4:30. There will be several presentations, including by outgoing Quaker House Director Chuck Fager and BYM Presiding Clerk Betsy Meyer. For more information, contact Mary Helen Brainard. (540-261-3247 or mhbrainard@hotmail.com)

Interested in becoming an AVP facilitator in prisons, local communities, or internationally? Please join us at an AVP Training of Facilitators, sponsored by the Annapolis Friends Meeting Peace and Justice Center. It is necessary to have already completed the Basic and Advanced AVP workshops, and you need to attend the complete 20 hours of the workshop. The training will begin on Friday at 6:30 pm and continue on Saturday and Sunday. There is a cost of $65.00 per person, plus the Basic Manual if you don’t already have one. For more information, or to register by April 3, contact Barbara Thomas. (410-867-2473 or bthomas60@comcast.net)