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SUMMARY:Extended Meeting for Worship
DESCRIPTION:Extended worship is a period of sitting with and in the divine spirit. In the manner of Early Friends\, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection and inward searching\, usually remaining in waiting worship for about 3 hours\, with time at the conclusion for afterthoughts and sharing. \nIn earlier times Quakers would often worship for hours\, fully expectant and deeply patient for the Living Presence to do its work in the gathered body of Friends. These gathered experiences were core to Quaker convincement\, personal transformation\, and prophetic challenges to the cultural behaviors in the places where Quakers lived. \nWe will gather in silence\, with hearts and minds open and bent towards listening to that of God among and within us. Spoken ministry may arise from the silence\, though it is not uncommon for worship to remain silent for the duration of our time together. In extended worship\, we seek to listen more clearly. To this end\, we hold the silence as ministry itself\, which has the capacity for transformation and transcendence. \nWe will gather in Arch Street Meetinghouse at 2pm for three hours of expectant waiting worship. Friends are free to get up and move around\, to lie down on the benches\, to use the bathroom\, even to take a walk outside and rejoin the worship as led. Following the worship\, we take some time for some sharing about our experiences of the practice. \nTransformative experiences can happen when the Living Presence has adequate time to remove the spiritual cobwebs and to shine a Light on the deep calls that are beckoning us to change and to make the world a better place. Extended worship is an experience for all those who are seeking\, wishing to deepen their connection to the divine within\, and expand their individual and communal spiritual lives. It is God’s work to awaken people to God’s wisdom\, guidance\, and love. These extended meetings for worship can provide a seedbed for that awakening.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/extended-meeting-for-worship-7/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Arch Street Meeting House\, 320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Extended Meeting for Worship
DESCRIPTION:Extended worship is a period of sitting with and in the divine spirit. In the manner of Early Friends\, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection and inward searching\, usually remaining in waiting worship for about 3 hours\, with time at the conclusion for afterthoughts and sharing. \nIn earlier times Quakers would often worship for hours\, fully expectant and deeply patient for the Living Presence to do its work in the gathered body of Friends. These gathered experiences were core to Quaker convincement\, personal transformation\, and prophetic challenges to the cultural behaviors in the places where Quakers lived. \nWe will gather in silence\, with hearts and minds open and bent towards listening to that of God among and within us. Spoken ministry may arise from the silence\, though it is not uncommon for worship to remain silent for the duration of our time together. In extended worship\, we seek to listen more clearly. To this end\, we hold the silence as ministry itself\, which has the capacity for transformation and transcendence. \nWe will gather in Arch Street Meetinghouse at 2pm for three hours of expectant waiting worship. Friends are free to get up and move around\, to lie down on the benches\, to use the bathroom\, even to take a walk outside and rejoin the worship as led. Following the worship\, we take some time for some sharing about our experiences of the practice. \nTransformative experiences can happen when the Living Presence has adequate time to remove the spiritual cobwebs and to shine a Light on the deep calls that are beckoning us to change and to make the world a better place. Extended worship is an experience for all those who are seeking\, wishing to deepen their connection to the divine within\, and expand their individual and communal spiritual lives. It is God’s work to awaken people to God’s wisdom\, guidance\, and love. These extended meetings for worship can provide a seedbed for that awakening.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/extended-meeting-for-worship-7/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Arch Street Meeting House\, 320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Extended Meeting for Worship
DESCRIPTION:Extended worship is a period of sitting with and in the divine spirit. In the manner of Early Friends\, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection and inward searching\, usually remaining in waiting worship for ~3 hours\, with time at the conclusion for afterthoughts and sharing. \nWhat can you expect?  \nWe will gather in silence\, with hearts and minds open and bent towards listening to that of God among and within us. Spoken ministry may arise from the silence\, though it is not uncommon for worship to remain silent for the duration of our time together. Messages should be a deepening of the silence we share. The purpose of silent worship is not to speak\, but to listen more clearly. To this end\, we hold the silence as ministry itself\, which has the capacity for transformation and transcendence. \nWho is extended worship for?  \nAll those who wish to deepen their spiritual practice and relationship with Spirit. All those who wish for more inward reflection and connection to the divine within. Those seeking to expand their individual and communal spiritual lives.
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SUMMARY:National Peace Walk - Philadelphia Segment
DESCRIPTION:The National Peace Walk continues their project of worshipful walking towards a peaceful world. On Saturday\, May 23rd\, Friends will engage in a 14-mile pilgrimage from Center City\, Philadelphia\, to Media Friends Meeting. SEPTA railway and shuttle support will be available for Friends throughout the day. Join for all or any part\, especially our community meals at Lansdowne and Media Friends Meeting at 1 pm/5 pm. \nThe walk begins with a meeting at Arch Street Meetinghouse (320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106) at 10:30 am for worship and grounding. At 11:00 am\, the group will depart for the first segment of the day to Landsdowne Friends School (120 N Lansdowne Ave\, Lansdowne\, PA 19050)\, 7 miles away\, for a light lunch around 1 pm. Friends are encouraged to take the time needed to rest here\, as there will be transport available for the remaining 7 miles for Friends who wish to attend the program at the destination later in the day. \nA welcome dinner at Media Friends Meeting (125 W 3rd St\, Media\, PA 19063) will begin at 5:00 PM\, after which organizers of the National Peace Walk will present an interview from the PEACEWARD interview series\, and speak of the path that has led from last May’s Walk to Washington\, as well as what can be seen ahead for the current walk. Those in attendance will be invited into worshipful discernment of the message being carried by the walk\, which will be brought to each subsequent meeting that supports the journey following Media Friends Meeting. \nWHAT TO BRING: \nSun Protection (large hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, light-colored clothing) Walking Gear (comfortable shoes\, trek poles/walking stick) Provisions (water\, light snacks) SEPTA Key card/transportation plan if not intending to walk the entire route \nWalking Route Here: https://bit.ly/3R9UttY \nLearn more about the National Peace Walk at https://quakerwalk.org/nationalpeacewalk2026
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SUMMARY:Extended Meeting for Worship
DESCRIPTION:What is extended worship?  \nExtended worship is a period of sitting with and in the divine spirit. In the manner of Early Friends\, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection and inward searching\, usually remaining in waiting worship for ~3 hours\, with time at the conclusion for afterthoughts and sharing. \nWhat can you expect?  \nWe will gather in silence\, with hearts and minds open and bent towards listening to that of God among and within us. Spoken ministry may arise from the silence\, though it is not uncommon for worship to remain silent for the duration of our time together. Messages should be a deepening of the silence we share. The purpose of silent worship is not to speak\, but to listen more clearly. To this end\, we hold the silence as ministry itself\, which has the capacity for transformation and transcendence. \nWho is extended worship for?  \nAll those who wish to deepen their spiritual practice and relationship with Spirit. All those who wish for more inward reflection and connection to the divine within. Those seeking to expand their individual and communal spiritual lives.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/extended-meeting-for-worship-6/
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SUMMARY:Extended Meeting for Worship
DESCRIPTION:Extended worship is a period of sitting with and in the divine spirit. In the manner of Early Friends\, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection and inward searching\, usually remaining in waiting worship for ~3 hours\, with time at the conclusion for afterthoughts and sharing. \nWhat can you expect?  \nWe will gather in silence\, with hearts and minds open and bent towards listening to that of God among and within us. Spoken ministry may arise from the silence\, though it is not uncommon for worship to remain silent for the duration of our time together. Messages should be a deepening of the silence we share. The purpose of silent worship is not to speak\, but to listen more clearly. To this end\, we hold the silence as ministry itself\, which has the capacity for transformation and transcendence. \nExtended worship is open to all those who wish to deepen their spiritual practice and relationship with Spirit. All those who wish for more inward reflection and connection to the divine within. Those seeking to expand their individual and communal spiritual lives.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/extended-meeting-for-worship-4/
LOCATION:Arch Street Meeting House\, 320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States
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SUMMARY:Extended Meeting for Worship
DESCRIPTION:Extended worship is a period of sitting with and in the divine spirit. In the manner of Early Friends\, we gather for a prolonged period of silent reflection and inward searching\, usually remaining in waiting worship for ~3 hours\, with time at the conclusion for afterthoughts and sharing. \nWe will gather in silence\, with hearts and minds open and bent towards listening to that of God among and within us. Spoken ministry may arise from the silence\, though it is not uncommon for worship to remain silent for the duration of our time together. Messages should be a deepening of the silence we share. The purpose of silent worship is not to speak\, but to listen more clearly. To this end\, we hold the silence as ministry itself\, which has the capacity for transformation and transcendence. \nExtended Worship is open to all those who wish to deepen their spiritual practice and relationship with Spirit. All those who wish for more inward reflection and connection to the divine within. Those seeking to expand their individual and communal spiritual lives. \nQuestions? Email Liadhaín at liadhreilly@gmail.com
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