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Join us for worship on Sundays at 6 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting at 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
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Special Congregational Meeting -Sunday, Feb 20
2:30 to 4:30 PM
All Members and Companions are encouraged to attend the Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, February 20, to vote on disaffiliation from UFMCC, adopt Bylaw amendments, and choose a new name for our community. The Transition Team and its task forces have been working very hard at preparing for these changes and launching our new community.
The Rev. Stephanie Burns from our area Network Team, will bring greetings from our Elder, The Rev. Diane Fisher, and witness our meeting on behalf of UFMCC.
In the event of inclement weather on February 20, the meeting will be held the following Sunday. |
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Affirmation of Pastoral Leadership
Dear friends,
This Sunday, as part of the Celebration, we will be affirming Wayne as our pastor. We would like members and friends of our community to be a part of this affirmation. What we are looking for is your answer to one (or both) of these questions:
"What has Wayne's ministry meant for your spiritual journey?"
"Why would you affirm his ordination and leadership in this community
as we go forward?"
We, also, ask that you think about a small gift to bring to set on the table during this ceremony. Ideally, it would be something small such as a sea shell, a piece of fruit, a photo or small piece of artwork, whatever is representative of your spiritual journey under his leadership. You will be asked to explain what your gift is, how it is significant or what the gift represents, you will place it on the table, and then you can share with Wayne and the community your answer to the above questions. You will then be directed to stand in a semicircle around Wayne until all have had the chance to participate.
If the notion terrifies you, that's OK. Perhaps you can walk up with another person and have them read your response after they've given theirs. If that's an unacceptable option for you, you are invited to call or write me and we'll work something out. All will be invited to gather around Wayne whether they have presented a gift and/or an affirmation, or not, and a prayer will be offered. (Your participation level will not be noted on your "permanent record".)
Also, please don't forget to attend the Special Congregational Meeting this Sunday at 2:30 PM.
I truly hope to see you on Sunday as we enter a new phase of our spiritual journey as a community!
Your Companion,
Suzie Robertson
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Sunday, February 20, 2011
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY OF THE PATH OF AWE AND WONDER
Chesapeake Ensemble Rehearsal at 4:30 PM
all welcome to come sing
Worship Gathering at 6 PM
Reflection by Pastor Wayne Schwandt
Annapolis Friends Meeting
351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland
We continue our progressive spiritual journey
WORSHIP TEAM:
Setup/Put Away: Rick Dove & Tom Good
Usher/Greeter: Dave Miller & Scott Bowling
Reader/Communion Assistant: Terry Shanahan
Offering Invitation: Rick Dove Community Hour: Dave Miller & Scott Bowling |
Open Arms Anne Arundel Meets 2/22
Join other companions for dinner and discusssion on Tuesday night, February 22, at Tom and Rick's home in Crofton, starting at 6:30 PM. We will share dinner together and talk about our transition to a new community and the future of our house community groups. Call 410-353-5534 for more information about the meeting and its location. |
Like to Sing?
Come join the Chesapeake Ensemble as we practice music for presentation at our Worship Gatherings! Join in the spiritual practice of group singing. We meet from 4:30 to 5:30 PM on Sundays at the Annapolis Friends Meeting. |
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Living Sustainably as Spiritual Practice
the Creation Spirituality Communities' Conference, Chicago
June 16-19, 2011
Ecological justice is essential for the sustainability of life on Earth.
We will gather acknowledging that ecological justice is essential
for the sustainability of life on earth.
Living sustainable lives involves exploring our pattern of resource use in order to meet human needs in the present while not destroying the environment and preserving it for future generations.
Join with individuals from around the world to explore practical application of Creation Spirituality in your life and community. The conference keynote speakers are:
Drew Dillinger, poet, teacher, writer and speaker. He is also a consultant, publisher, and founder of Planetize the Movement. Dellinger has presented at over 1,000 events across the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia.
Alexandra Kovatz, an internationally known teacher and lecturer on ecological and creation spirituality, spirituality and cosmology, eco-feminism and religious life. She was Program Director, instructor, and staff member at The Institute in Culture and Creation Spirituality (ICCS) in Oakland, California, and visiting professor at several other Universities.
Matthew Fox, formerly a member of the Dominican Order for 34 years, and now an Episcopal priest. He holds a doctorate (received summa cum laude) in the History and Theology of Spirituality from the Institut Catholique de Paris. He is author of 28 books including Original Blessing, The Reinvention of Work, and his most recent The Hidden Spirituality of Men. Matt is known to be creative, comprehensive, and surely one of the most challenging religious-spiritual teachers in America.
Art as Mediation, Body Prayer, Workshop pesenters include Bill Gordon, Joseph Killikevice, Mary Zerega, Theodore Richards, Gail Ransom, Tim Coles, and Bob Wilson.
Planning team, headed by Rich Rossiter, includes, Diane Wolverton, Mary Zerega, Theodore Richards and Wayne Schwandt.
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Become an individual member of Creation Spirituality Communities by clicking here or sign up as a participant in the online community for FREE! Join our community, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality Center, and participate in the discussion. Go to www.CreationSpirituality.com for more information and to sign up! Join the online group, Chesapeake Creation Spirituality. |
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FUNDRAISING FOR MINISTRY
USE iSEARCH AND HELP M3C!
one cent per search!
Do you search the web? If so, you could be raising two cents for MCC of the Chesapeake every time you search! iSearchiGive.com is a search engine powered by Yahoo! Search and iGive.com, the internet's first online shopping mall where a portion of each purchase is donated to your favorite cause. Try it today - it's free! To try iSearch, click here. After you click on the previous link, in the upper right corner will be CLICK HERE TO ADD ISEARCHIGIVE TO YOUR BROWER. Make it your default search engine and earn a penny for every search. Every penny counts!
YOUR USED CELL PHONES AND EMPTY INK JET AND TONER CARTRIDGES CAN HELP FUND OUR MINISTRY. BRING THEM TO WORSHIP WITH YOU! These items fit nicely in the offering basket along with rembembrance of time and talent you have offered through our ministries AND your financial gifts. Last week we received a check for $17 for recycled cell phones and have 14 printer cartridges/toners to turn in for February!
When shopping online always go through www.iGive.com! Register MCC of the Chesapeake as your charity and shop away! To date we have earned $1,136.91, up $.28 as of 2/18/11 compared to 2/11/11. Our check to be received this week, covering searches and sales for Septemer 2010 will be $34.34. Thank your for shopping through iGive.com and using iSearch.com for online searches!
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