THE FRIDAY BEE May 30, 2025
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 1
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
Anthony Stover
11:40am
Refreshments
☀️🌷 GMM Potluck Porch Picnic ☀️🌷
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
THIS SUNDAY!! ☀️🌷 GMM ANNUAL POTLUCK PORCH PICNIC!! ☀️🌷
When? This Sunday, June 1, after the rise of Meeting
Where? On our meeting house porch
Time to dig up and bring your favorite picnic dishes to share with a crowd! Let’s fill that picnic buffet table with a bounty of delicious picnic delights! Your mom’s secret potato salad recipe? Pasta salad with fresh spring veggies? Pick up a bucket of fried chicken? Fruit? Who brings that platter of deviled eggs each year? Are you the one who brings pulled pork for sandwiches? The more the merrier (& yummier)!
You can bring your food to the Meeting kitchen before worship, and we will be put on the buffet table.
Please stay after worship, as we gather to welcome summer fellowship, including fun activities for children!
The forecast says it may be overcast but no rain!
All are welcome!
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDERS NEEDED FOR JUNE - especially June 8th!
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.
We are particularly in need of help on June 8th!
Please consider all of these available dates in June:
- June 8 - June 15 - 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.
TENT ON COMMONS FROM JUNE 4 - 12
As a reminder, a tent will be going up outside on the Commons on June 4th, to accommodate all of the graduation & move-up ceremonies. It will break down & be removed on the morning of June 12th.
GMM LOST & FOUND – ARE ANY OF THESE ITEMS YOURS?
Friends - we have a growing collection of items that folks have left behind at the Meetinghouse over the past months. We would like to reconnect them with their owners! See if any of the items in this photo are yours. (Note: Some of the items in the photos have already been retrieved.)
Reach out to the Meeting Office to let us know! gmm@germantownfriends.org
- Any items not claimed by June 1st will be donated or discarded.
QUAKER NEWS & EVENTS
WELCOME TO QUAKERISM SERIES
When? Third Thursdays at 7:30pm, for the next four months - June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18
What? Co-sponsored by Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM). Whether you are brand new, or have been attending meeting for a little while – this fresh and engaging 4-part series invites you to explore the spiritual grounding, communal practices, and rich traditions at the heart of Quaker life. All are warmly welcome!
QUAKER WALK - UPDATED REMONSTRANCE
Participants in the 300-mile Quaker Walk from NYC to Washington DC included the drafting of an updated Remonstrance of 2025, as a contemporary companion statement to the original Flushing Remonstrance of 1657.
NEW QUAKER CHECKLIST TIP #9 - EXPLORE THE SPIRITUAL DEEPENING LIBRARY
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 #9: Explore the Spiritual Deepening Library –
- A collection of exercises meant to deepen the life, worship, connection, and witness of individuals and meetings through the exploration of Quaker thought and practice, sharing and deep listening.
SAVE THE DATE: INTERFAITH PEACE 2025 – AT GMM
When? Sunday, June 8, 2:00 - 4:30pm, at Germantown Friends Meeting
Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation will be holding an Interfaith Peace program of reflection & action for justice & reconciliation. Speakers, listening circles, music and refreshments.
- See more about the organization here. More details & registration to come.
PHILADELPHIA YEARLY MEETING (PYM)
- PYM Weekly News & Events
- PYM Events Calendar: Check out upcoming and ongoing programs promoted by 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.
These are the students’ final meetings for worship of the school year!
- Middle School Worship: Monday, 6/2, 10:20 - 11:00am
- Lower School Worship: Thursday, 6/5, 9:00 - 9:30am
- Upper School Worship: Friday, 6/6, 10:10 - 11:00am (note: this is their final worship, packed with many parents in attendance)
GRADUATION & MOVE UP CEREMONIES and END OF SCHOOL
- Upper School Graduation – Saturday, June 7, 11:00am - 1:00pm
- Middle School Move Up – Monday, June 9, 9:00 - 11:00am
- Lower School Move Up – Tuesday, June 10
The final end of school will be Wednesday, June 11. Summer Break begins! 🌞
GFS ALUMNI – NPR Tiny Desk Concert featuring Madison McFerrin ‘10
Madison McFerrin ‘10, an accomplished vocalist and musician, recently performed for NPR’s popular “Tiny Desk Concert” series! While an Upper School student at GFS, Madison (the daughter of iconic American singer/songwriter, Bobby McFerrin), was part of GFS A Cappella for three years. Check out her Tiny Desk set, including a single, “I Don’t,” from her forthcoming album, “Scorpio.”
TAKE ACTION!
JOIN A “REACH-OUT” FOR PEACE IN CHESTNUT HILL
When? Saturday, May 31 , 10 am – 12 pm
Where? In Chestnut Hill next to the "Welcome to Chestnut Hill" sign, near the well-traveled intersection at Cresheim Lane & Germantown Avenue (across from the Peace Park and Saturday Farmers Market).
Our democracy is being crushed by Trump. Justice, hope, and peace need the recurring voices of people.
This monthly demonstration calls for peace, justice, and restoring our hope. Peace flags, large banners, and signs are provided, with bell-tolling and readings on justice and peace.
Bring your folding chair if you wish to sit.
- Questions or more information, call Bob Smith at 215-843-4827 (mornings, 9 am - noon).
- To find out more, click here.
NAVIGATING THE UNEXPECTED: STREET SKILLS FOR CROWDS
When? Sunday, June 1, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Where? Friends Center (1601 Cherry Street)
In this experiential training in street skills for crowds, we’ll sink our teeth into a variety of scenario examples and explore how to navigate complex situations, including marshal skills beyond one on one deescalation, managing large groups in emergent street scenarios, and shifting risk assessments. Develop your ability to assess, reflect, and make informed decisions in real-time, building resilience and skill in seeing the people around you as a resource. Participants will leave with skills to marshal for a variety of marches and actions.
This training will be led by trainers from Earth Quaker Action Team, Jewish Voice for Peace Philadelphia, and New Town Friends Meeting and is hosted by Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting.
DEFENDING OUR DEMOCRACY: WHERE ARE WE AND WHAT'S NEXT?
When? Sunday, June 1, 7:00 - 8:30pm on Zoom
Quaker Call to Action will be having a national zoom call with Daniel Hunter, Founder of ChooseDemocracy.us. Daniel Hunter, a Quaker and colleague of George Lakey, is one of the foremost thinkers and trainers in the field of nonviolent direct action campaigns, particularly in resisting and preventing autocratic takeovers. He has trained pro-democracy movements in Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, India, and many other places.
VIRTUAL CLIMATE ACTION LOBBY DAY WITH PENN ENVIRONMENT
When? Thursday, June 5, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Join PennEnvironment and hundreds of concerned Pennsylvanians on Thursday, June 5 for Pennsylvania’s largest annual citizen lobby day for climate action — virtually! You’ll join like-minded Pennsylvanians from every corner of the state who want our elected officials to implement climate solutions.
POWER Northwest Housing Justice Town Hall
When? Monday, June 8, 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.
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.
- See more here, and bookmark their site!
WE THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAYS – SINGING FOR SANITY
When? Every Wednesday at 4:00pm
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
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
WELLNESS WALKS IN AWBURY ARBORETUM – TWICE A WEEK!
When & Where? Mondays & Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00am, The Farm at Awbury (6336 Ardleigh St)
Join in to start your day with a Wellness Walk through Awbury’s 56 acres, led by Wellness Director, Megan Do Nascimento. “Immerse yourself in nature as we take a moderately paced stroll through gardens, woodlands, roam around the farm, and our ponds and meadows.” Questions? Contact the Wellness Director at wellness@awbury.org
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)