THE FRIDAY BEE June 27, 2025
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 29
10:20am
Greeter
Jonathan Busser
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
Becky Johnson
11:40am
Refreshments
Vincent McCarthy & Moira Duggan
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
PLEASE HELP! COFFEE & SNACKS AFTER WORSHIP IN JULY!
We need folks to sign up to provide light Refreshments after worship – every Sunday in July!
Maybe team up with a friend?
All of these are available dates:
- July 6 - July 13 - July 20 - July 27
To sign up, please contact Becky Johnson.
Many thanks to those who have been providing refreshments this year. You provide the fuel for social hour!
Note: Refreshment expenses are reimbursable or can be credited as in-kind donations to GMM.
QUAKER NEWS & EVENTS
NEW QUAKER CHECKLIST TIP #14 - VISIT QUAKERBOOKS.ORG
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 #14: Visit QuakerBooks.org.
- Friends General Conference (FGC)’s catalog of books and materials on a range of categories including, Faith & Practice, Spiritual Life, Anti-Racism, Religious Education, books for children & young adults, and more!
Note: We skipped Tip #13 - to sign up for your local meetings emails, & read them. If you are getting the Friday Bee, you are already signed up for our emails – so it seemed a bit irrelevant!
PYM COLLABORATIVES – Register now
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 -
- Addressing Racism
- Eco Justice
- First Contact Reconciliation
- Friends Ending Gun Violence
- Spiritual Formation Collaborative
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)
- Register here to join
- (Note: the Registration page lists June 27, but it is the same Zoom link for Saturday, June 28)
REGISTER NOW FOR JULY PHILADELPHIA QUARTERLY MEETING
When? Sunday, July 13, 9:30am - 4:00pm - [Note: this is the corrected date]
- See schedule at link 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!
REGISTER NOW FOR PYM ANNUAL SESSIONS: MEMBERS ONE OF ANOTHER
When & Where? Annual Sessions happen July 23-27
- Weds & Thurs, July 23 & 24: Zoom only
- Fri - Sun, July 25 - 27: Hybrid; on Zoom & at Cheyney University
What are Annual Sessions?
A longstanding Quaker tradition, yearly meetings gather once a year to bring together members & attenders from their local meetings, providing a space for collective discernment and spiritual renewal. Friends can expect keynote speakers, opportunities for fellowship, learning, worship, and thoughtful attention to the work of the yearly meeting.
Youth programs, intergenerational gatherings, affinity groups, breakout sessions, business meetings, and even games!
Exciting note: Keynote Speaker on July 23rd - Ayesha Imani, longtime (now former) GMM member
- Read more information & Register here
- Financial Assistance available
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
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A MIDDLE SCHOOLER! STEWARDSHIP & SUSTAINABILITY
The GFS Seventh Grade Service Collaborative, one of the Middle School’s Signature Programs, explores important social issues including food insecurity, housing justice, and environmental stewardship, and helps them channel their energy into interactive discussions and solutions-oriented community engagement projects.
Middle School English and history teacher, Hannah Jacoby-Rupp explains that understanding Stewardship “best illustrates how all of the topics are related: when we look at a map, neighborhoods most impacted by environmental issues are also most likely to be food deserts and most affected by housing shortages.” The program empowers these students to recognize their ability to impact the world and issues around them.
ATTEND GFS MEETING FOR WORSHIP DURING THE WEEK – during the school year
GFS welcomes GMM to attend Meeting for Worship during the school year, which will resume in September!
TAKE ACTION!
REACH OUT TO STOP TRUMP'S MADNESS, JUNE 28, IN CHESTNUT HILL
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.
- To find out more, go to www.brandywinepeace.com
OPPOSE WAR WITH IRAN! Tell your Senator and Congressperson
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 —
- Click here for a list of contact info for PA Senators & Representatives — reach out to them
- If you are not in Pennsylvania, here is a link to find the Senators & Representatives in your area.
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 on 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 ‘00, at bishopstone@gmail.com, 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.
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
WYCK’S HOME FARM CLUB
When? Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00pm; Fridays, 10:00am-12:00noon – June, July, August
Where? Wyck (6026 Germantown Avenue (at W. Walnut Lane) – Enter through Walnut Lane entrance
- Join Wyck’s horticulturist, friends, and neighbors on Tuesdays and Fridays in Wyck’s historic home farm for short lessons, hands-on experience, and a share of fresh produce when you volunteer!
- No prior experience or time commitment required. Children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome to attend.
No registration required!
FREE MUSEUM DAYS – Welcome America
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).
- See listing of all Free Museums here (multiple pages, so keep clicking “Next” to see them all)
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)