Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

of the Religious Society of Friends

Arch Street Meeting House

Meetinghouse by Candlelight

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On Friday, December 2nd, from 5 pm to 8 pm, the historic West Room of Arch Street Meeting House will be illuminated by candlelight, and visitors will be able to Meet Quaker History in a whole new light. In the East Room, visitors will have the opportunity to explore our exhibits, listen to festive performances by local carolers and students of Frankford Friends School, enjoy beverages courtesy of Yards Brewing Company, and have a fantastic holiday evening.

Following the program, attendees are encouraged to explore other holiday festivities throughout Old City, Philadelphia.

Mural Dedication at Arch Street Meeting House

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A brand new outdoor mural entitled In the Palm of Your Hand, by local artist Nila Devaney, has been installed on the historic grounds of Arch Street Meeting House! Illustrated by Devaney with management from Amber Art & Design and Quaker artist Keir Johnston of Newtown Monthly Meeting, the mural features depictions of lush greenery and interpretive figures of notable Quakers from Philadelphia history.

The mural is currently on view and visitors are welcome, and a dedication ceremony will occur during Continuing Sessions on Saturday, November 5th at 1:00 pm outdoors on the grounds of the meetinghouse.

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Christian Slavery (In-Person Talk) with Christ Church

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Katharine Gerbner will examine the historical links between churches in Philadelphia and the Caribbean during the early colonial period.

While Pennsylvania was founded as a Quaker colony, slavery was foundational to its early success, and there were many links between Philadelphia and Barbados. Gerbner will look at the tensions around slavery in early America, when many Quakers and Anglicans were trying to reconcile their Christian beliefs with slavery, rather than trying to end human bondage. Gerbner will also show how the history of Christian Slavery helps us understand the emergence of race and White Supremacy. She will show why it’s essential to remember this uncomfortable history, and ask what we can learn from it today.

Program presented in partnership with Christ Church Preservation Trust.

Part II: Interview with Sean Connolly, Executive Director of Arch Street Meeting House

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This is the second part of our interview with Arch Street Meetinghouse‘s Executive Director, Sean Connolly. The first interview was published two weeks ago. The current story deals with the Historic Arch Street Meetinghouse’s planning for a new outdoor interpretive exhibit. [Read more…] about Part II: Interview with Sean Connolly, Executive Director of Arch Street Meeting House

Interview with Sean Connolly, Executive Director of Arch Street Meeting House

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Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust preserves, operates and interprets the meetinghouse and grounds which will serve to increase public understanding of the impact and continued relevance of Quakers and Quaker history. Executive Director, Sean Connolly talks to us about his work at the historic Meeting House. [Read more…] about Interview with Sean Connolly, Executive Director of Arch Street Meeting House

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