THE FRIDAY BEE                                                                         April 25, 2025

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 27

10:20am

Greeter

Teodora Nedialkova and Jim Fiorile

10:30am

Child Care

Starts in kindergarten building across the driveway from Meetinghouse

10:30am

Meeting for Worship

(Hybrid: In-person & on Zoom)

10:50am

First Day School

Older children attend Meeting for Worship with their families until 10:50 am, when their teachers will lead them to the Committee Room. Questions? Please contact Carla Childs. Note: Children of any age are always welcome to join their families in Meeting for Worship.

11:30am

Introductions & Announcements

Karen Lightner

11:40am

Refreshments

Becky Johnson and Family

PROTOCOL FOR MEETING FOR WORSHIP (Zoom, hybrid, in-person)

Please maintain silence as you enter the Zoom meeting or the meetinghouse so Friends can center and settle into worship.

Our current COVID-19 safety measures for the meetinghouse are as follows:

  • Masks are optional. Feel free to wear one if you wish. We have a supply if you’ve forgotten yours.
  • If you have a fever or are feeling unwell, please stay home and join our worship on Zoom.

MEETING NEWS

GERMANTOWN MEETING WORK DAY & LUNCH! COME HELP!

When?   Tomorrow – Saturday, April 26th, 9:00am - 12:00noon – rain or shine!

Where?  Inside & around our Meetinghouse!

What?    A few limited projects to give some loving care to our Meetinghouse, and a fun way to get to know (or re-connect with) fellow Germantown Meeting folks! 

Exact projects are still being determined, but could include such things as – some gardening/landscaping, lightbulb replacement, simple repairs…

  • Have work/gardening gloves? Please bring them!
  • No experience required – just a positive, “can do” spirit!

Lunch & refreshments will be provided! All are welcome! ♥️

HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE — TO BENEFIT BUDUDA LEARNING CENTER

When?  This Sunday – April 27th- 9-2, 111 Rex Ave., Chestnut Hill

For sale: new carpet, household items, china, lots of silver, indoor and outdoor furniture,over 150 items of children's clothes, women's clothes, jewelry, picture frames, vintage cake tins, large and small suitcases,large travelling coolers, new bike rack, 50 cent table, freebies and much much more.

QUAKER WALK 2025: NYC to DC — COMING TO GERMANTOWN MEETING ON MAY 10

When? Saturday, May 10, 6:00pm  

What?  A group dinner with Quaker Walkers & GMM at Germantown Meetinghouse 

  • Come join in a casual meal and fellowship with the Quaker Walkers!
  • Want to join in the meal?  Please RSVP here 

What is Quaker Walk 2025? 

In May 2025, Quakers from Brooklyn and Queens are partnering with faith, interfaith, and other groups to organize a 265 mile solidarity walk from Flushing, Queens to Washington, DC. In a time where our democracy and first amendment freedoms are under attack, the goal is to invite faith communities and concerned neighbors across the country to stand in unity with migrants and all individuals who are being unfairly and unconstitutionally targeted by this administration as well as send a message about our shared humanity.

The express purpose of this event is to hand-deliver a copy of the Flushing Remonstrance to members of congress, with their reception of the document symbolizing an extension of the solidarity in witness of our action.

If you are interested in walking for segments of the Quaker Walk, or supporting, or just learning more –

QUAKER WALK INFOSHARE AND Q & A SESSION (virtual/online) – This Sunday, April 27, 1:00pm 
  • See more information in “Quaker News & Events” section below
ATTEND “THE RETURN OF BENJAMIN LAY” WITH GMM FRIENDS IN MAY!

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 

When?   Saturday, May 17, 2:00pm

Where?  Sedgwick Theater, Mt. Airy

A group of GMM & Green Street Meeting folks will be attending a Saturday matinee of “The Return of Benjamin Lay” and there are still a few days left to jump onboard!

Sign up here by this Tuesday, April 29th to join in – to qualify for group rate tickets ($40-45)

🌷🌻REFRESHMENTS PROVIDERS NEEDED FOR MAY & JUNE!! 🌻🌷

Thank you to those who have been providing refreshments in recent months. You provide the fuel for social hour! We need others to sign up for this rewarding job.

Please consider these available dates:

  • May 4  -  May 18  -  May 25
  • June 8  -  June 15  -  June 22  -  June 29

To sign up, please contact Becky Johnson. THANK YOU!!

Note: Refreshment expenses are reimbursable or can be credited as in-kind donations to GMM.

QUAKER NEWS & EVENTS

NEW QUAKER CHECKLIST TIP #4 - Attend Meeting for Worship

Following the effort of Friends General Conference (FGC), supporting newcomers as well as offering a refresher for oldtimers, each week there will be a tip from FGC’s New Quaker Checklist – “steps to take to deepen your faith and connect to other Friends in North America.” Try one, or try them all!

  • Tip #4: This one is easy — Attend Meeting for Worship! …. Come to Germantown Meeting this Sunday!
FRIEND SEEKING AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Jesse White, former Clerk of Frankford Meeting and Art teacher at Pendle Hill is seeking affordable housing in the Germantown area. She’s open to a room, a studio, or a 1-bedroom. She has excellent credit, references, savings, and limited (but growing) income. Currently, she can afford up to maybe $750 or $800. She has a part-time position at a gallery/frame shop and is growing her transitional life coaching business. No pets currently, but would love to adopt a cat in the future, if possible.

QUAKER WALK INFOSHARE AND Q & A

When?   This Sunday, April 27, 1:00pm

Where?  Online/virtual (if remote) OR In-Person: Brooklyn Meetinghouse (110 Schermerhorn, Brooklyn)

  • Curious about Quaker Walk 2025 (walking this May from Queens, NY to Washington, DC)? 

This will be an opportunity for us to share our vision for the world we are hoping to arrive at when we reach Washington DC at the end of May. We will be presenting the reasons for choosing to walk such a great distance, the historicity of our action within the lineage of Quaker activism, and the logistical details of the actual journey - including information for walkers regarding the particular challenges of long-distance walking.

A TEMPO STRING QUARTET, GWYNEDD FRIENDS COFFEEHOUSE

When?  Saturday, May 10, 8:00pm; doors open at 7:30pm

Where?  Gwynedd Friends Meetinghouse (1101 DeKalb Pike, Gwynedd, PA)

$10.00 Cash donation requested at the door/night of show;

After costs proceeds are donated to the Charity of the Evening: Project Libertad, a nonprofit organization that empowers newcomer immigrant youth and their families by providing essential, youth-led, and youth-centered legal and social services.

The A Tempo String Quartet was founded in the fall of 2021, when the world started gathering again. We came together for our love of chamber music playing, and we enjoy food, friendship, and music. “A Tempo” is a musical term, meaning the speed that music is supposed to be played. We love playing classical string quartets by well-known composers such as Borodin, Beethoven, and Shubert. We also enjoy playing music from the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Linda Ronstadt, Led Zeppelin, The Cure, Smokey Robinson, and many other popular artists. This is to be a unique and wonderful show and we are delighted to share our favorites with you.

PHILADELPHIA YEARLY MEETING (PYM)

GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL (GFS) NEWS & EVENTS

ATTEND GFS MEETING FOR WORSHIP DURING THE WEEK

GFS welcomes GMM to attend Meeting for Worship during the school year.

  • All-School Meeting for Worship:  Friday, 5/2, 10:15 - 11:00am - outside on the Commons

The entire school gathers, from the smallest preschoolers to upper school seniors, for worship outside together.

Let’s hope for good weather!

UNITY WEEK AT GFS

Unity Week (April 28 - May 2) is an all-school, weeklong series of opportunities to participate in programming designed to educate our community on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as we highlight our Quaker testimonies of Peace and Equality. Together, we are participating in activities including speakers, all-school Meeting for Worship, dances, workshops, and much more.

  • The week will end with Unity Day on Friday, May 2, after school – at GFS Fields - for fun, food trucks & athletic competitions.
FRIENDS FREE LIBRARY HONORS NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month, Friends Free Library created a virtual book display. Please stop by to see the full display and check them out!

  • Friends Free Library is open to families, caregivers & GMM, Monday through Friday, after school until 6 pm.
RSVP for the All School Commons Grand Opening Celebration🎊🎈

When? Friday, May 16, 5:30-8 pm

GFS is thrilled to invite everyone to the grand opening celebration for the All School Commons. This salon-style reception will feature performances, art exhibits, a guided wine tasting, and much more! Please RSVP.

TAKE ACTION!

REACH OUT FOR PEACE - DEMONSTRATION IN CHESTNUT HILL

When?  Saturday, April 26, 10:00am - 12noon

Where?  In Chestnut Hill next to the "Welcome to Chestnut Hill" sign, near the well-traveled intersection at Cresheim Lane & Germantown Ave. (across from the Peace Park and Saturday Farmers Market).

This community demonstration calls for peace, and honors the life and passing of Pope Francis.

Peace flags, large banners, and signs provided, with bell-tolling and readings on justice and peace.

Bring your folding chair if you wish to sit.  

Questions or more information, click here.

EDUCATION JUSTICE MEETING WITH POWER NW

When & Where? Monday, April 28, 7:30pm - on Zoom

Agenda:

1. POWER ‘s model of one-to-one connections to build our base.

2. What are peoples' education priorities?

3. May 13 Harrisburg Rally

4. Fair Funding Fridays Ideas

Click here for Zoom link 

SAVE THE DATE – LOVE YOUR PARK WEEK 🌳🌿🌷

When?  May 10-18

Where? All over Philadelphia!

The Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy are excited to announce that volunteer registration for Love Your Park Week is officially open!

Plan to join our Germantown Meeting members at –

FILM SCREENING & MASAFER YATTA SOLIDARITY FUNDRAISER – GET TICKETS NOW

When?  Monday, May 19, 7:00-10:00pm

Where? Ritz 5 (214 Walnut Street, Philadelphia)

Prayers for Peace Alliance—alongside IfNotNow Philadelphia, and the Center for Jewish Nonviolence—will host a powerful evening of community and action. Join us for a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” followed by a panel discussion and fundraiser in support of the Masafer Yatta Solidarity Fund.

WE THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAYS – SINGING FOR SANITY

When?  Every Wednesday at 4:00pm (starting April 23rd)

Where?  Allens Lane Station in Mt. Airy

Join neighbors at the Allens Lane Station in Mt. Airy every Wednesday afternoon for a new protest group!

There will be protest songs led by local musicians each week, speakers describing the cruelty and madness of our F/Elon leaders, and following up with actions.

  • Watch their website for more information on the music & speakers each week: WeThePeopleWeds.org
LOCAL GROUP ACTIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Trying to stay on top of the many events and efforts these days?

Mobilize is a central posting site that has opportunities concerning local actions for protest and in support of social justice.

ORGANIZE YOUR COMMUNITY!

When? Saturday, May 10, 1-5:00pm via Zoom

Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism (QCUR) invites you to participate in a half-day of community organizing to resist the current rise of fascism in the United States. We encourage Quaker organizations, schools, committees, and meetings to make themselves hubs so people can gather in person to Zoom together.

SAVE THE DATE:  POWER Northwest Housing Justice Town Hall

When?  Monday, May 18, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Where?  St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church (109 E Price Street, Germantown)

Join POWER's Northwest Philly Housing Justice Town Hall to hear stories from our leaders, hear from Councilmembers, and hear about our plans to launch our own agenda for truly affordable communities.

JOIN THE VIGIL with FRIDAYS AT FETTERMAN’S

When?   Every Friday from 11:15 – 12:15pm

Where?  In front of Senator Fetterman’s office (230 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia)

What?    Join together with people committed to a Middle East peace solution to urge Senator Fetterman to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Fridays @ Fetterman’s is supported by the AFSC, Brandywine Peace Community, Granny Peace Brigade, IfNotNowPhilly, Prayers for Peace Alliance, the Simple Way and The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Phila. Branch.

GERMANTOWN & NEARBY

GERMANTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL – ALL WEEKEND… MULTIPLE VENUES

When?   Friday - Sunday, April 25-27

Where?  Germantown Monthly Meetinghouse, First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, The Nile Cafe, Vernon Park

Germantown Jazz Festival in Vernon Park (5800 Germantown Avenue) – Free

When?  Saturday, April 26, 12:00 - 7:00pm

GERMANTOWN KITCHEN GARDEN PLANT NURSERY

When? Saturdays, 9am-1pm; Sundays, 10am-2pm

Where? 215 E Penn Street

A half acre farm and nursery in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, selling organically grown vegetables and herbs, fruit and flowers, perennials and shrubs to neighbors, chefs, and local farm and garden enthusiasts. They support other local farms by offering their organically grown produce at our market. Please spread the word about this little nursery and farm. Send your gardener friends and local food enthusiasts.

  • Nursery opened April 5; Farm Stand opens May 10.
  • More here
WYCK GARDEN LECTURE: Timeless Beauty: Uncovering the Hidden History of Wyck's Garden – Get Tickets

When? Saturday, May 3, 10:30-11:30am

Where? First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) 6001 Germantown Avenue

What?  GMM Attender, Nicole Juday, landscape historian and author of Private Gardens of Philadelphia, in an exploration of what Wyck’s garden can tell us about the people who gardened there for centuries, and how this property connects to the great Philadelphia legacy of horticulture. Proceeds from this event's ticket sales will support the ongoing care and maintenance of Wyck's historic rose garden.

QUAKER RESOURCES

OTHER (VIRTUAL) WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • Pendle Hill – Daily Zoom meeting for worship online from 8:30-9:10 am.
  • Friends Council for National Legislation (FCNL) Witness Wednesdays: Weekly worship at 5:15pm (ET)
  • Friends General Conference’s (FGC) has many options for worship & discussion, including Newcomers & Seekers, Friends of Color Monthly worship, BIPOC Womxn’s space, White Friends Confronting Racism, Gen X Friends (new), Neurodivergent Friends (new). The offerings keep growing! Click here for the calendar

FOR QUAKER NEWCOMERS: Friends General Conference New Quaker Hub

QUAKER ORGANIZATIONS

Stay connected with news, work and resources of various Friends groups. Bookmark them for easy reference

Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM)

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM)

Friends General Conference (FGC)

Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)

Friends Council on Education (FCE)

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)