THE FRIDAY BEE                                                                         June 13, 2025

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 15

9:30 am

Called Meeting for Business

Hybrid –

In the Committee Room, and use the same Zoom link as for worship.

10:20am

Greeter

Phyllis Taylor

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

Barbara Wybar & Deborah Cooper

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.

CALLED MEETING FOR WORSHIP WITH A CONCERN FOR BUSINESS

Germantown Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends

Sunday, June 15, 9:30 - 10:15am

Hybrid: On Zoom & in-person. Please use the Meeting for Worship zoom link.

We will address the two agenda items that we didn't have time for on June 8th. Hopefully we will finish early enough that some Friends can help Jondhi with setup for the food giveaway.

AGENDA

  • Opening worship
  • Pendle Hill report and request -- Deborah Cooper
  • Young Friends report -- Jane Keenan
  • Closing worship

(Attenders are welcome at business meeting. Please notify the clerk (Karen Lightner) in advance if you wish to attend.)

MEETING NEWS

VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Food Distribution in front of GMM

TCRC Community Healing Center Food Distribution takes place every 3rd Sunday out on Coulter Street, in front of the Meetinghouse. Helping hands are always appreciated!

  • Where? Germantown Friends Meeting - on Coulter Street
  • When?  3rd Sundays from 12 pm to 3 pm

Questions?  Contact Jondhi Harrell at info.tcrccommunityhealingcenter@gmail.com 

THANKS FOR CELEBRATING GFS FACULTY & STAFF

Many thanks to all GMM folks who showed up early this morning (Friday, June 13) to serve a delicious breakfast spread to celebrate all GFS teachers, administrators and staff. Congratulations on completing another successful year of teaching and learning with students and each other! GMM is very grateful for everyone committed to this important work!

☀️ 🌿  SUMMER IS HERE! REFRESHMENTS PROVIDERS NEEDED FOR JULY  🌿 🌻

Please sign up for this rewarding job. Thank you to those who have been providing refreshments in recent months.

You provide the fuel for social hour!

Please consider all of these available dates:

July 6  -  July 13  -  July 20  -  July 27

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

WELCOME TO QUAKERISM SERIES

Co-sponsored by Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM)

When? This Thursday, June 19, 7:30pm

  • And also 3rd Thursdays at 7:30pm, July - September (July 17, August 21, September 18)

What?  June’s Topic:  Meeting for Worship

In a quandary about queries? 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. You can come in any order, there's no advance reading, and no homework. This is not a history class.

The plan is to have this program continue in rotation throughout the year.  If you miss one time, you can always catch it the next time around, probably with a different presenter, but with the same spirit of welcome, joy and sharing.  There will be time for questions, discussion, and getting to know other people, some from your own Monthly Meeting, some from other Meetings, some from no Meeting at all, just seekers. All are warmly welcome!

NEW QUAKER CHECKLIST TIP #11 - Follow FGC on social media

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!

PHILADELPHIA YEARLY MEETING (PYM)

GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL (GFS) NEWS & EVENTS

GRATITUDE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

A year-end message from GFS, as school wraps up, seniors have graduated and are launching into the world, teachers & staff are cleaning up their classrooms and turning to summer projects.

ATTEND GFS MEETING FOR WORSHIP DURING THE WEEK – during the school year

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

The last meetings for worship have taken place, and will resume in September!

TAKE ACTION!

NO KINGS PROTEST – TOMORROW, Saturday, June 14th

When? Saturday, June 14, 12:00 - 3:00pm

Where? Starting at LOVE Park (15th Street & JFK Blvd), and marching to the Art Museum for a rally

NO KINGS is a nationwide day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. Philadelphia has been selected as a national anchor event for June 14th, so let’s show up!

No thrones, no crowns, no Kings in Philly.

PRE-VIGIL FOR NO KINGS DAY … IN GERMANTOWN

~ sponsored by the Brandywine Peace Community

When?  Friday, June 13, 5:00-6:00pm

Where?  Germantown Avenue at Market Square, which is between School House Lane and Coulter Street

Posters and large banners will be provided. Bell-tolling. The vigil will end across the street at the Germantown White House with a brief collection in silence.

Why this location? In these difficult times, it bears remembering that George Washington refused pressure to become king of the newly formed country. He reminded his adoring supporters that they fought the Revolutionary War to end living under a king. It was time for a new form of government, “of the people, by the people, and for the people,” as prescribed in the Declaration of Independence.

The Germantown White House is where President George Washington met with his cabinet in 1793 to resolve domestic and foreign crises that threatened the new nation. This is also where he brought his troops in the summer to get away from the yellow fever epidemic that was ravaging low-lying Philadelphia.

Please join us in this special event to link our present-day crisis of government to the inspiring vision our forefathers’ put in place 249 years ago.

REPARATIONS FILM SCREENINGS & DISCUSSIONS

When & Where?  

Friday, June 13, 6:30 - 9:30pm (Mother Bethel AME Church, 419 S 6th Street)

Cost of Inheritance screening, followed by conversation with storyteller & activist, Sistah Patt Gunn (featured in the film) and Rep. Chris Rabb & Rev. Carolyn Cavaness (lead pastor at Mother Bethel). Seating is limited, so Register Here

Saturday, June 14, 6:30 - 9:30pm (Central Philadelphia Friends/Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street)

Acts of Reparation screening, followed by a conversation with Breanna Moore, who was instrumental in the formation of the Philly Reparations Task Force. Seating is limited, so Register Here

co-sponsored by reparationWorks and the Grassroots Reparations Campaign and Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting

ISRAEL-PALESTINE – PEACE, JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES

Shared by one of the organizers of the Interfaith Peace Walk event that took place at GMM last Sunday (June 8)

A two-page resource page, Israel-Palestine — Peace, Justice & Human Rights Organizations, including websites, news outlets and some current films on the subject. See the resource page here

RAMALLAH FRIENDS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Members of the GFS class of ‘00 have organized a fundraiser in recognition of their 25th reunion for the Ramallah Friends School (RFS) in the occupied West Bank, Palestine. The organizers welcome and thank all who would like to donate to RFS in solidarity. Donations may be made by June 30th via PayPal to Sarah Bishop-Stone, or via Venmo at @sarah-bishop-stone (last 4 digits 8131). If you have questions or would like to donate another way, please reach out to GMM member Alexis Schulman ‘00. The total amount raised will be announced in July.

POWER 2024 IMPACT REPORT RELEASE & 2025 UPDATE  

When?  Wednesday, June 18, 2025 12:00 -  1:00pm – on Zoom

Join POWER Interfaith Executive Director Rev. Dr. Greg Edwards for insight on our 2024 Impact report, hear about what we've been up to in 2025, and what's next. There will be time for questions, and information about a few ways to support Pennsylvania faith-grounded organizing for justice in our current environment.

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.

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

WILD INDIGO POETRY READING SERIES

When?  Sunday, June 15, 5:00 - 7:00pm

Where?  Young American Cider (6350 Germantown Avenue)

Wild Indigo Poetry Series celebrates the cultural riches of Philadelphia and our deep rooted commitment to social change and transformation. 3rd Sundays at 5pm we feature 2 poets, local and visiting, and host an open mic in partnership with Reclaim Philadelphia and based at Young American Cider and Tasting Room.

SECOND SATURDAYS IN GERMANTOWN

When? Saturday, June 14

Every second Saturday thru November will have tours, activities, events happening at various sites throughout Germantown and

vicinity. Read more here on Historic Germantown’s site for things happening on Saturday!

SAVE THE DATE: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION CONCERT

When?  Saturday, June 21, 3:00pm

Where? The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown (35 W. Chelten Ave)

Delaware Valley Opera Company (DVOC) is presenting a concert highlighting the music of William Grant Still and the poetry of Langston Hughes, two exemplary African American Artists from the 20th Century.

Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone—it's a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. It calls us to honor the courage and contributions of Black Americans throughout history and to continue the work of building a more inclusive and equitable society.

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)