Upcoming Local Worshiping Communities Events

Save the date for the annual Youth Peace Conference. This year’s theme is Student Activism: Past and Present and the program will begin at 9:00am. For full information, and to register, go to www.youthpeaceconferencemd.org.

We invite you for an afternoon of stillness, meditation, mindfulness, and listening to the inner teacher in a beautiful natural setting at The Clearing. Visit our bucolic 75-acre retreat, walk the beautiful trials, enjoy our hospitality, and experience the simple joy of a quiet day in the woods. Bring along your journal or favorite art form. The afternoon will provide guided time to learn about Quaker practice of stillness and listening, solo time for walking, exploring, journaling, or simply sitting quietly, and a closing gathering and sharing time. Registration is requested, but free, at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-at-the-clearing-tickets-57333386703. For more information, see the event page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/792426377777735/.

Send submissions by the close of business on Monday, April 8 for inclusion in the Spring 2019 edition of the Interchange.

Since 2002, men from Stony Run Meeting in Baltimore 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. The registration form and additional information are available from Chris Giannella (cgiannella@mitre.org or 443-853-0440)