News of the Quarter

The legacy of Anna Jeanes in Philadelphia Quarter

Remarks for the plain dedication ceremony in memory of Anna Thomas Jeanes (1822-1907) at Fair Hill Burial Ground, Philadelphia, October 13, 2007, by Bruce Shaw, Moorestown Monthly Meeting.

Posted by: Kirk Wattles on Dec 05, 07

Quarterly Meeting Future Dates and Locations

28 October 2007: Unity Monthly Meeting

24 February 2008: Germantown Monthly Meeting

1 June 2008: Chestnut Hill Monthly Meeting

26 October 2008: Frankford Monthly Meeting

Posted by: Kirk Wattles on Sep 17, 07

Opportunities to Serve Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

Volunteer Greeters and Guides
at Arch Street Meeting House

When

Volunteers (Singly or in Pairs) Are Needed from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Shorter Shifts (10am—1pm or 1pm—4pm) are available most days!

What

Being a Face of Quakerism to Visitors

Welcoming Tourists and Families – individuals and small groups

Introducing “Silent Witness” and other Exhibits in the East Room

Being a Friendly Presence and Responding to Questions

How

If you feel led to offer this volunteer service to PYM and to the visitors to Arch Street, or if you can recommend a Friend for this service, please contact:
(215) 413-1804 or (215) 241-7226

Support and active involvement from a number of PYM volunteers will enable us to continue this important and much-appreciated ministry of presence, outreach, and interpretation.

Posted by: Kirk Wattles on May 27, 07

Weekend Workcamps are back

At the October 2006 Quarterly Meeting, Pamela Haines gave a presentation about the rebirth of the Quaker Workcamps program, relocated to North Philadelphia and operating with a different structure. For full details about the program, including contact information for Pamela, see this page.