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Can Westmorelanders help Syrian Refugee Families?
Sunday, July 24, 11:30,am, Parlor
 Najla Drooby, an Arab American and Muslim Quaker who organizes help for Syrian refugee families in the DC area, will be the guest speaker at the Middle East Committee's next meeting, July 24. Najla and Westmorelander Nancy Pielemeier are working together to help meet the needs of some of the families. In August Westmoreland's children will collect items on the 'needed list'. Come to the meeting to learn about these families and their situation. 11:45 in the church parlor. Everyone is invited.
If you have any of the following items to donate to Syrian families being resettled in our area, please contact Nancy Pielemeier at [email protected] or 202-537-3677 to arrange for pick up:
- Used TVs and DVD players and educational DVDs
- Used bicycles and helmets for adults and teenagers
- Used large pots and pans
- electric kettles, blenders, food processors
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Coffee Hour is a time to welcome guests and to strengthen relationships within our church community. This ministry is vital to the life, spirit, and growth of our church. Beverages (coffee, tea, water, juice/lemonade) and tableware are provided by Westmoreland. Food is a welcome addition and is provided by Coffee Hour Host(s). Please sign up to host coffee hour (once per year is recommended) with your family or pair-up with another member of the church.
ugh a partnership with the Marie Reed Community Learning Center, a public elementary school in the District with 90% of children living below the poverty line. Over the years, our congregation has providing tutors, books, clothing, furniture, music education, and food. They are a Westmoreland Social Justice grant recipient. Examples of supplies needed: