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New Year’s Eve Cider and Conversation (On-Site)
New Year’s Eve Cider and Conversation (On-Site)
You are invited to gather for hot mulled cider, sweets, and conversation before the Meeting for Worship to close out 2024. Bring
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New Year’s Eve Candlelight Meeting for Worship (Hybrid)
New Year’s Eve Candlelight Meeting for Worship (Hybrid)
Say farewell to 2024 with this hybrid Meeting for Worship in the Meetinghouse with a fire in the fireplace and candles around
2 events,
FMC Staff Holiday (Office Closed)
FMC Staff Holiday (Office Closed) For facilities emergencies, please email maintenance@fmcquaker.org . For scheduling issues, please email scheduling@fmcquaker.org.
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Silent communion is the heart of our time together. Spoken ministry may also arise from the gathered group on occasion. Those worshiping
0 events,
0 events,
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6 events,
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
WORSHIP CENTERED DISCUSSION (Parlor / Zoom) Click here to see forum titles. Participants will have the option to meet in the Parlor
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC) offers hybrid meetings for worship on site and on Zoom. If this is your first time attending
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:45pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:45pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments (On Site) Stay and enjoy simple refreshments and conversation either in the Friends Room or Library (mask optional) or
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom) Afterthoughts is a time for sharing after Meeting for Worship. You may wish to share a ministry that did not
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Proposed Gaza Minute—Worship Sharing & Discussion
Proposed Gaza Minute—Worship Sharing & Discussion
The Gaza Subcommittee of Peace & Social Justice Committee will read aloud a draft minute that seeks to capture our shared concerns
Library Committee (Zoom)
Library Committee (Zoom)
Library Committee (Zoom) Email Jim Hannon at library@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
2 events,
Blue Sky Group Meeting (Parlor/Zoom)
Blue Sky Group Meeting (Parlor/Zoom)
Blue Sky Group Meeting (Parlor/Zoom ) Contact Jennifer Hogue at blueskygroup@fmcquaker.org.
Quaker Eldering Practice Group (Zoom)
Quaker Eldering Practice Group (Zoom)
On January 6th we will discuss key learnings from the Invitation to Quaker Eldering: On Being Faithful to the Ministry of Spiritual
4 events,
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom)
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom)
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom) This group gathers to organize and support how our community responds to the situation in Gaza. Friends
Membership Committee (Zoom)
Membership Committee (Zoom)
Membership Committee (Zoom)The Membership Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month. If you have questions about membership, please see an
Ministry and Counsel (Zoom)
Ministry and Counsel (Zoom)
Ministry & Counsel Committee (Zoom)Email Erin Bumgarner / Betsy Roper at ministry@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
4 events,
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Silent communion is the heart of our time together. Spoken ministry may also arise from the gathered group on occasion. Those worshiping
Tech Team Meeting (Open Zoom)
Tech Team Meeting (Open Zoom)
TECH TEAM MEETING (Open Zoom) We uaually meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome
Friends for Racial Justice (FORJ) (Zoom)
Friends for Racial Justice (FORJ) (Zoom)
THE FRIENDS FOR RACIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE aims to draw ourselves and other members of the Meeting community to a deeper understanding of
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Artists and Writers (Zoom)
Artists and Writers (Zoom)
The Artists and Writers Group (Zoom) gathers monthly for mutual support in our respective artistic endeavors. We share, discuss and respond to
1 event,
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Pastoral Care Team (Zoom)
Pastoral Care Team (Zoom)
Pastoral Care Team Meeting (Zoom) Our FMC Pastoral Care Team provides the following types of care and support to individuals within our
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1 event,
SciFi-Fantasy Reading Aloud (Zoom)
SciFi-Fantasy Reading Aloud (Zoom)
SciFi-Fantasy Reading Aloud (Zoom) Did you know ... some Quakers love science fiction and fantasy? Did you know reading aloud is fun
8 events,
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments (On Site) Stay and enjoy simple refreshments and conversation either in the Friends Room or Library (mask optional) or
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
WORSHIP CENTERED DISCUSSION (Parlor / Zoom) Click here to see forum titles. Participants will have the option to meet in the Parlor
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC) offers hybrid meetings for worship on site and on Zoom. If this is your first time attending
First Day School (On-Site)
First Day School (On-Site)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge offers lively, interactive, in-person First Day School (FDS) classes for children on Sunday mornings. For the first fifteen
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom) Afterthoughts is a time for sharing after Meeting for Worship. You may wish to share a ministry that did not
Extended Simple Lunch (Friends Room).
Extended Simple Lunch (Friends Room).
Friends have requested more time to socialize and connect over lunch, so we'll be extending Simple Lunch to 1:45pm. We'll then transition
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Dessert with the Treasurer (Friends Room / Open Zoom)
Dessert with the Treasurer (Friends Room / Open Zoom)
After an extended Simple Lunch join us for an informal opportunity to explore concepts and attitudes that affect the meeting finances with
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments (On Site) Stay and enjoy simple refreshments and conversation either in the Friends Room or Library (mask optional) or
2 events,
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Ad Hoc Adult Spiritual Education Working Group (Zoom)
Ad Hoc Adult Spiritual Education Working Group (Zoom)
For more information please contact Jennifer Hogue at spiritualed@fmcquaker.org
Drumming Circle (Meetinghouse)
Drumming Circle (Meetinghouse)
The Stone of Hope Drumming Circle returns to FMC weekly beginning Monday, January 13, 2025. Toussaint Liberator leads this weekly program focused
2 events,
Fellowship and Outreach Committee (Zoom)
Fellowship and Outreach Committee (Zoom)
You are welcome to join us on Zoom as we consider initiatives and projects for the coming year. If you are planning
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Trustees Committee (Zoom)
Trustees Committee (Zoom)
Email Mark Webster and David White at trustees@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
2 events,
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Silent communion is the heart of our time together. Spoken ministry may also arise from the gathered group on occasion. Those worshiping
Community, Ministry, and Technology Group (Zoom)
Community, Ministry, and Technology Group (Zoom)
Community, Ministry, and Technology Group (Zoom) Please address your comments on hybrid meeting technology to cmtfeedback@fmcquaker.org. Email Leo Bray / Cornelia Parkes
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
10 events,
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
WORSHIP CENTERED DISCUSSION (Parlor / Zoom) Click here to see forum titles. Participants will have the option to meet in the Parlor
First Day School (On-Site)
First Day School (On-Site)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge offers lively, interactive, in-person First Day School (FDS) classes for children on Sunday mornings. For the first fifteen
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC) offers hybrid meetings for worship on site and on Zoom. If this is your first time attending
Meeting for Worship Outside Raytheon (Off-Site)
Meeting for Worship Outside Raytheon (Off-Site)
Meeting for Worship Outside Raytheon (Off-Site) Third Sunday of each month, 10:45am – 11:45am In witness to the Quaker Peace Testimony, Friends
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments (On Site) Stay and enjoy simple refreshments and conversation either in the Friends Room or Library (mask optional) or
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom) Afterthoughts is a time for sharing after Meeting for Worship. You may wish to share a ministry that did not
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Reception for Mary Lydecker’s Art Show (Friends Room)
Reception for Mary Lydecker’s Art Show (Friends Room)
Mary's show is titled "Nothing But Blue Sky." We will have refreshments and Mary will be available to talk about her work.
Sunday Evening Meeting for Worship (Parlor)
Sunday Evening Meeting for Worship (Parlor)
You are invited to attend this evening meeting for worship in the parlor before the Young Adult Friends (18-35ish) monthly on-site potluck.
Young Adult Friends (YAF) Potluck (Library)
Young Adult Friends (YAF) Potluck (Library)
All those 18-35ish are invited to this potluck dinner at FMC. Bring food to share if you'd like, but please join us
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Kind of Blue — Celebrating MLK, Jr. (Open Zoom)
Kind of Blue — Celebrating MLK, Jr. (Open Zoom)
The Friends For Racial Justice Committee, the Peace & Social Justice Committee, and the Stone of Hope Drummers invites one and all
8 events,
FMC Staff Holiday (Office Closed)
FMC Staff Holiday (Office Closed) For facilities emergencies, please email maintenance@fmcquaker.org . For scheduling issues, please email scheduling@fmcquaker.org.
HEAlthy Reopening Team (HEART) (Zoom)
HEAlthy Reopening Team (HEART) (Zoom)
HEAlthy Reopening Team (HEART) (Zoom) Email Tom Sander at heart@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
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The ENORMOUS CHORUS (Meetinghouse / Harvard Square)
The ENORMOUS CHORUS (Meetinghouse / Harvard Square)
Peace-Caroling on MLK Day (Meetinghouse and Off-Site in Harvard Square). Come together to learn a range of iconic songs about peace and justice
Poems We Love (Open Zoom)
Poems We Love (Open Zoom)
Poems We Love (Open Zoom) You are invited to attend FMC’s poetry circle. Reading aloud can be a balm. Bring something to
Drumming Circle (Friends Room)
Drumming Circle (Friends Room)
Toussaint Liberator leads this weekly program focused on learning to play West African rhythms on the djembe drums. Come check out the
First Day School/Youth Programs (Zoom)
First Day School/Youth Programs (Zoom)
All are welcome to attend our committee meetings to learn about the First Day School and Youth Program activities. To participate in
Quaker Eldering Practice Group (Zoom)
Quaker Eldering Practice Group (Zoom)
At this meeting we’ll continue our reflections on the book An Invitation to Quaker Eldering: On Being Faithful to the Ministry of
5 events,
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom)
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom)
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom) This group gathers to organize and support how our community responds to the situation in Gaza. Friends
Prayer Circle (Zoom)
Prayer Circle (Zoom)
Prayer Circle (Zoom) We welcome anyone who needs prayers or who is moved to pray for others. To submit a prayer request
Disability & Accessibility Awareness & Coordination Group (Zoom)
Disability & Accessibility Awareness & Coordination Group (Zoom)
Disability & Accessibility Awareness & Coordination Group (Zoom) Email Ariel Maddocks at thedaac@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
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QT Soup Party (Friends Room)
QT Soup Party (Friends Room)
Soup will not save us, but it does taste good. Please join us for an LGBTQ+ soup party (for QTs and allies).
Ministry and Counsel (Zoom)
Ministry and Counsel (Zoom)
Ministry & Counsel Committee (Zoom)Email Erin Bumgarner / Betsy Roper at ministry@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
4 events,
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Silent communion is the heart of our time together. Spoken ministry may also arise from the gathered group on occasion. Those worshiping
Family Worship Planning Group (Zoom)
Family Worship Planning Group (Zoom)
Join our little planning group (once or regularly) as we plan Family Worship for All Ages. Bring your ideas and help us
Climate Action Meeting (Open Zoom)
Climate Action Meeting (Open Zoom)
Climate Action Meeting (Open Zoom) Please drop-in occasionally or join our group regularly each 4th Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm, followed by
Fundraising Committee (Zoom)
Fundraising Committee (Zoom)
Fundraising Committee (Zoom) Contact: Tom Sander at fundraising@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
2 events,
Newcomers & Seekers (Open Zoom)
Newcomers & Seekers (Open Zoom)
Join us for an evening virtual gathering with long-time Friends from our community as well as others newer to the meeting who
Conversation with the Treasurer (Zoom—not Open Zoom).
Conversation with the Treasurer (Zoom—not Open Zoom).
On Sunday January 12, a number of Friends joined our current and past Treasurers on-site to begin to explore what we know,
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2 events,
Conversation with the Treasurer (Zoom—not Open Zoom).
Conversation with the Treasurer (Zoom—not Open Zoom).
On Sunday January 12, a number of Friends joined our current and past Treasurers on-site to begin to explore what we know,
SciFi-Fantasy Reading Aloud (Zoom)
SciFi-Fantasy Reading Aloud (Zoom)
SciFi-Fantasy Reading Aloud (Zoom) Did you know ... some Quakers love science fiction and fantasy? Did you know reading aloud is fun
9 events,
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
WORSHIP CENTERED DISCUSSION (Parlor / Zoom) Click here to see forum titles. Participants will have the option to meet in the Parlor
Sunday Morning Meetings for Worship (Meetinghouse and Parlor / Open Zoom)
Sunday Morning Meetings for Worship (Meetinghouse and Parlor / Open Zoom)
FMC is now offering hybrid and non-hybrid meetings for worship! On 4th Sundays on an interim basis, we will have two simultaneous
First Day School (On-Site)
First Day School (On-Site)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge offers lively, interactive, in-person First Day School (FDS) classes for children on Sunday mornings. For the first
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:15pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments (On Site) Stay and enjoy simple refreshments and conversation either in the Friends Room or Library (mask optional)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom) Afterthoughts is a time for sharing after Meeting for Worship. You may wish to share a ministry that did
Simple Lunch to 1:00pm (On Site)
Simple Lunch to 1:00pm (On Site)
Simple Lunch (On Site). You are invited to a simple lunch! A $6-7 donation is requested to cover the cost of
Threshing Session (Friends Room / Open Zoom)
Threshing Session (Friends Room / Open Zoom)
This threshing session will continue deep discernment on how to provide worship that meets the needs of our spiritual community. To
Prison Fellowship (Zoom)
Prison Fellowship (Zoom)
Prison Fellowship (Zoom) Those currently involved in prison work and criminal justice reform and those who are interested in learning more
Family Pizza and Play (On-Site)
Family Pizza and Play (On-Site)
Join Quaker families with children for pizza, connection and play. This monthly gathering typically happens on 4th Sundays. Food and childcare
4 events,
Blue Sky Group Meeting (Parlor/Zoom)
Blue Sky Group Meeting (Parlor/Zoom)
Blue Sky Group Meeting (Parlor/Zoom ) Contact Jennifer Hogue at blueskygroup@fmcquaker.org.
Nominating Committee (Parlor / Zoom)
Nominating Committee (Parlor / Zoom)
Nominating Committee (Parlor / Zoom) Email Gail Rogers at nominating@fmcquaker.org for meeting information.
Drumming Circle (Meetinghouse)
Drumming Circle (Meetinghouse)
Toussaint Liberator leads this weekly program focused on learning to play West African rhythms on the djembe drums. Come check out the
New Story Group (Zoom)
New Story Group (Zoom)
The New Story Group (Zoom) The FMC New Story meets on Zoom from 7:00 to 9:00pm on the fourth Monday of the
2 events,
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom)
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom)
FMC Gaza Planning Sub-Committee (Zoom) This group gathers to organize and support how our community responds to the situation in Gaza. Friends
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Peace and Social Justice Committee (Zoom)
Peace and Social Justice Committee (Zoom)
Peace and Social Justice Committee Meeting (Zoom) At our monthly meetings, FMC's Peace and Social Justice Committee considers how Friends Meeting at
1 event,
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Wednesday Morning Meeting for Worship (Parlor/Open Zoom)
Silent communion is the heart of our time together. Spoken ministry may also arise from the gathered group on occasion. Those worshiping
0 events,
1 event,
Women’s Winter Silent Retreat (Onsite)
This will be a Friday evening to Saturday evening retreat at Longfellow Park, with potluck and brown bag meals, and sleeping at
2 events,
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2/1, Mass. Peace Action Midwinter Concert
2/1, Mass. Peace Action Midwinter Concert
Charlie King and Ben Grosscup will perform. Click here to learn more about Massachusetts Peace Action. There will be information tables and
6 events,
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
Forum (Parlor / Zoom)
WORSHIP CENTERED DISCUSSION (Parlor / Zoom) Click here to see forum titles. Participants will have the option to meet in the Parlor
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Sunday Morning Meeting for Worship (Meetinghouse / Open Zoom)
Friends Meeting at Cambridge (FMC) offers hybrid meetings for worship on site and on Zoom. If this is your first time attending
Family Worship for All Ages (Friends Room / Zoom)
Family Worship for All Ages (Friends Room / Zoom)
Join us on January 5 as we explore the theme: “Old Befana Visits Family Worship”. We'll enjoy hearing the Italian legend of
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:45pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments to 12:45pm (On Site)
Fellowship with Refreshments (On Site) Stay and enjoy simple refreshments and conversation either in the Friends Room or Library (mask optional) or
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom)
Afterthoughts (Parlor/Zoom) Afterthoughts is a time for sharing after Meeting for Worship. You may wish to share a ministry that did not
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Library Committee (Library/Parlor)
Library Committee (Library/Parlor)
Email Jim Hannon at library@fmcquaker.org for meeting information