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Join our sacred gathering on Sundays normally at 6 PM at the Annapolis Friends Meeting at 351 Dubois Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Click here for directions.
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March 24, 2013
First Sunday of the Path of Transformation
justice...shalom...return...
...sustainability
healing...interference
...peacemaking
relieve suffering...compassion...
Sacred Gathering at 6 PM
at
Annapolis Friends Meeting
351 Dubois Road, Annapolis
Reflection by The Rev. Dr. Wayne Schwandt
Gathering Leaders Set-up/Put-away: Beth Lanier Greeter/Usher: Sylvia Oliva Reader/Communion Assistant: Adri Eathorne Offering Invitation: Kim Hinken
Community Hour Host: Beth Lanier
Co-Creating a Progressive Christian Spirituality
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OPEN ARMS WILL WELCOME YOU TUESDAY, MARCH 26
The focus for our discussion this evening is
Easter--what does it mean for you?
Open Arms is a discussion group that meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, usually at the home of various Companions. We share a meal, often provided by the host, or a carry-out. Discussion, fun, and getting to know each other better have always been a part of these groups. Contact Pastor Wayne at SchwandtW@aol.com for details. ALL are welcome!
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God is an infinite circle
whose center is everywhere
and whose circumference is nowhere.
St. Augustine
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Flower Power
Evolve Chesapeake has partnered with Flower Power Fundraising for this season's fundraiser. Flower Power offers top-quality flower bulbs for our friends and family members to purchase. All orders ship directly to our customers' homes and come with a 100% money-back guarantee.
Here's how the program works:
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We've created a special web page, dedicated to our organization. The page features specific information about our group and explains how supporters can help us achieve our fundraising goals by purchasing flower bulbs and plants directly from Flower Power.
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For every purchase made Evolve Chesapeake receives 50% of the sale price which counts toward our fundraising goal.
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Now here's where you come in!
Our success is up to you!
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On March 26 & 27, the Supreme Court will hear
the Prop 8 and DOMA challenges.
Worship and witness opportunities:
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Youth Lights for Equality Vigil - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
1 First St. NE, across the street from the Supreme Court at the intersection of East Capitol St NE and 1st St. NE.
Hosted by Schools Without Walls Gay--Straight Alliance
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
A Prayer for Love & Justice - 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM
Lutheran Church of the Reformation
E. Capital St. SE & 2nd St. NE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
United For Marriage Rally beginning 8:30 AM
on the steps of the Supreme Court, 1 First St. NE
A number of LGBT and allied groups, grassroots leaders, and families are organizing a rally right outside of the Supreme Court. Together we will show the nation that we believe that all Americans deserve to be treated fairly and equally under the law - no matter who they love. For more information click on: lighttojustice.org. |
 Food Bank Collection Help those in need by bringing to our Sunday gathering, an item or two for the local food bank when you can. Most welcome are pantry staples (tinned meat and fish, boxed pasta products, infant formula, etc.) and personal care products such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, disposable razors, bath/shower soap, deodorant, dish soap, toothpaste, and feminine hygiene products. Collection is ongoing every Sunday.
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GAIN
(the Greater Annapolis Interfaith Network)
and
The Islamic Society of Annapolis
are sponsoring an interfaith Family picnic
Sunday April 21 from 2 to 6 pm
(rain date to be announced)
at
the Mekkah Learning Center,
814 Brandy Farms Lane, Gambrills. Md, 21054
(near the intersection of Rt.3 and St Stevens Church Rd)
~ Please come and enjoy good food, meet the other members of GAIN and have fun: CROQUET, HORSESHOES, SOCCER, KITE FLYING, HENNA, FACE PAINTING, CUPCAKE DECORATING CONTEST, MOON BOUNCE, CRAFT CONTEST, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
~ Please bring lawn chairs and beach umbrellas.
~ Please wear conservative clothes, and if the women wish to enter the Mosque they will need a head scarf.
~ Please RSVP the number of Adults and Children attending to zakiyyams@gmail.com no later than April 14.
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From Chesapeake Pride Festival:
chesapeake pride festival presents:
Equality Dance and Gala 2013
Let's celebrate our gains in equality and our future hopes. Join us on May 11th from 8 pm to midnight at the Annapolis Elks Lodge for an exciting dance gala. There will be food, music and a cash bar. Also, there will be a silent auction featuring great items and services from local artists, restaurants and businesses. All proceeds will help Chesapeake Pride Festival continue our work in the Chesapeake Bay area LGBT community. Click here for more information.
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March Covenant Dates
birthdays, anniversaries, covenant dates
March 1 Tom Good birthday
March 5, 1938 Jean W. Dove birthday (d. 7/5/12)
March 12, 1932 Delores M. Van Steenburg birthday (d.1/8/01)
March 22, 2003 Jordan Michelle Riley birthday
March 24, 1960 Kim Hinken birthday
March 27, 2010 Joshua Braelon Lekberg Baptism |
We are a circle within a circle
with no beginning and never-ending.
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EVOLVE CHESAPEAKE BOOK GROUP
New Book: Eat Pray Love
New Place: Starbucks at Barnes & Noble Harbour Place, Annapolis
Next Meeting: Sat., April 13 at 10 a.m. Note change of time.
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Inspiration from Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert (pg. 32) (our current book in our Book Group)
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Hey, God,
Here is my prayer. I hope that harmony isn't just in music. People can see beyond---beyond the cover into the true being, that tolerance isn't a theory but an idea of greater kindness that people can look---look inside and see who they are to each other as well as themselves. Here is my prayer. Do you hear me, God?
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If you answered "no" to one or both of those questions, you are missing out on donations to help fund our ministry. Talk with Pastor Wayne if you need technical assistance understanding how to do these passive donation options for YOUR community.
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A Friendship Blessing
by John O'Donohue
May you be blessed with good friends.
May you learn to be a good friend to yourself.
May you be able to journey to that place in your soul where
there is great love, warmth, feeling, and forgiveness.
May this change you.
May it transfigure that which is negative, distant, or cold in you.
May you be brought in to the real passion, kinship, and affinity of belonging.
May you treasure your friends.
May you be good to them and may you be there for them;
may they bring you all the blessings, challenges, truth, and
light that you need for your journey.
May you never be isolated.
May you always be in the gentle nest of belonging with your anam
cara.
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