THE FRIDAY BEE June 20, 2025
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 22
10:20am
Greeter
Ed Stivender
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 On recess for the summer. Older children attend Meeting for Worship with their parent(s) until 10:45am, when someone will stand up and lead them to the kindergarten or playground for supervised play. Questions? Contact Lois Volta. Children of any age are always welcome to join their parent(s) in Meeting for Worship. 11:30am Introductions & Announcements Brieaunna Sprague 11:40am Refreshments Alfie Hanssen and Alexis Schulman 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: We received news that member Marshall Woodruff, while photographing the No Kings Day protests in Los Angeles, was injured when Los Angeles Police opened fire with rubber bullets on the protesters. Marshall was hit in the face, shattering his cheekbone and severely damaging his right eye. He underwent five hours of surgery, and it is uncertain whether he will regain vision in that eye. News clip -- Note: graphic image Please keep him in your prayers so we have as much Light going his way as possible. 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 Note: Refreshment expenses are reimbursable or can be credited as in-kind donations to GMM. 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! When? Wednesday, June 25, 6:30pm It will feature FCNL’s Tim Heishman and Larissa Gil Sanhueza, as well as members of FCNL’s Advocacy Teams and Advocacy Corps. look at how Advocacy Teams and Advocacy Corps have strengthened our Quaker witness on Capitol Hill, and how this work is evolving to meet the opportunities and challenges of the current political landscape. When? Saturday, June 28th from 10:30am – 1:30pm In the lead up to Annual Sessions, join Presiding PYM Clerk, Nikki Mosgrove, for an inspiring reports about - Friends will have the opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and learn how Quakers are making a positive impact in our world. A Sister Organization meeting will happen the day before, on 6/27 (more here) When? Sunday, July 17, 9:30am - 4:00pm (but see schedule below - in case you can only attend segments) Where? Chestnut Hill Meeting (20 Mermaid Lane) The program will address these queries: How do we foster deep, spiritually rich worship? How do we organize our witness in the world? How do we fill our committees? Please register before July 9 so they have the right amount of food on hand! When? Thursdays, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 …. 10:00 - 10:30am What? For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome to come along. Where? Friends Free Library (@ GFS) – Please use the library entrance at 5418 Germantown Avenue, and sign in at the desk when you arrive. More information, call 215-951-2355 or email library@germantownfriends.org 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! When? Saturday, June 21, 3:00 - 5:00pm Where? Starting at 5th & Market Streets (Independence Mall) & marching to City Hall for a rally Per Mobilize.us – The final decision to declare war is up to the US people - through their elected officials in Congress - No Kings! No War on Iran! Diplomacy, Not War! No Wars Anywhere! Call your Senators today! From GMM Member Bill Cozzens — Yesterday, I called both our Senators and my congressperson, Dwight Evans, to express my unequivocal opposition to the US involvement in Israel's war on Iran, being undertaken using the pretext that Iran is about to have a nuclear weapon. I will do so again tomorrow, when it is possible that someone will answer the phone. And again, on Monday! I urge all Friends to do the same. As Friends we must act in accordance with our most fundamental Peace testimony. For the US to engage directly in war our Constitution requires that Congress declare war. Over the past 30 years US administrations have circumvented this constitutional requirement through Congressional "war powers" resolutions, giving the President broad discretion to fight wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Those resolutions do not cover war with Iran. The House and Senate must reassert their power to make and NOT MAKE war! Speak truth to power — On the heels of recent nationwide protests, we need to continue to raise our voices within our communities! Join this monthly opportunity to speak out against Trump's injustice and brutality against people and our democracy. What? Peaceful Reach-Out to generate awareness and growing opposition to Trump's assault on justice in our country and peace around the world.. When? Saturday, June 28 , from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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). What to bring? Yourself and anyone else who's interested. Sunscreen, water, and a lawn chair if you wish to sit. Sponsored by? The Brandywine Peace Community Posters and banners supplied. There will be tolling of the Brandywine Peace Community's historic peace bell, which has tolled for peace for 50 years. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. When? This 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. When? Now thru July 4th – across Philadelphia (including some gems in our world of NW Philadelphia!) As we head into the stretch leading up the July 4th, over 40 museums across Philadelphia will open their doors for free (or pay-what-you-wish). FOR QUAKER NEWCOMERS: Friends General Conference New Quaker Hub 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)MEETING NEWS
NEWS OF GMM MEMBER INJURED IN LA - NO KINGS PROTEST
SUMMER IS HERE! REFRESHMENTS PROVIDERS NEEDED FOR JULY
QUAKER NEWS & EVENTS
NEW QUAKER CHECKLIST TIP #12 - READ A PENDLE HILL PAMPHLET
FCNL – Supporting the Changemaker: Ten Years of Communities in Action
PYM COLLABORATIVES – Register now
REGISTER NOW FOR JULY PHILADELPHIA QUARTERLY MEETING
PHILADELPHIA YEARLY MEETING (PYM)
GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL (GFS) NEWS & EVENTS
COMMUNITY STORYTIME AT FRIENDS FREE LIBRARY (@ GFS) THIS SUMMER!
ATTEND GFS MEETING FOR WORSHIP DURING THE WEEK – during the school year
TAKE ACTION!
NO WAR ON IRAN PROTEST/MARCH/RALLY – Saturday, June 21st in Philly
OPPOSE WAR WITH IRAN! Tell your Senator and Congressperson
REACH OUT TO STOP TRUMP'S MADNESS, JUNE 28, IN CHESTNUT HILL
ISRAEL-PALESTINE – PEACE, JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
RAMALLAH FRIENDS SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
LOCAL GROUP ACTIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
WE THE PEOPLE WEDNESDAYS – SINGING FOR SANITY
JOIN THE VIGIL with FRIDAYS AT FETTERMAN’S
GERMANTOWN & NEARBY
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION CONCERT
FREE MUSEUM DAYS – Welcome America
QUAKER RESOURCES
OTHER (VIRTUAL) WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
QUAKER ORGANIZATIONS
