Patuxent Friends (Quaker) Meeting
Religious Society of Friends
“I saw, also, that there was an ocean of darkness and death; but an infinite ocean of light and love, which flowed over the ocean of darkness. In that also I saw the infinite love of God, and I had great openings.”
We believe God is present in every person.
We have no formal creed, no ritual, dogma, nor liturgy. Instead, we gather in a circle of communal silence, creating a space where we listen attentively and expectantly for Divine guidance, both individually and corporately.
We strive to respond in love, rather than react in fear; we seek peace both inward and outward in our daily lives; we are led to implement our concerns for the equal rights of all. Many of us have been drawn to the Religious Society of Friends because of its dual commitment to Spiritual awareness and social action. We support each other on our continuing journey toward a more perfect understanding of the light of the Spirit shared by all.
Our History
Find out about our mission, methods, and the results of our decades of advocacy.
Come to Meeting 10am Every Sunday
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself. Masks are optional.
The Racial Wealth Gap: Rooted in Land and Home Ownership
Join us, in-person, to hear a panel of experts address the racial wealth gap in Southern Maryland. Learn how it impacts all of our lives. How does land and home ownership play a role? How did the gap start, what are the issues today, and how do our local systems and policies perpetuate it? How does the wealth gap affect the individual and communities? What can we do about it?
Following the panel presentation, participants will break into small facilitated groups. They will share what they learned, discuss the causes and the impact of the wealth gap on individuals and their families, and discover solutions for how our community can better address home and land ownership in Southern Maryland.