THE FRIDAY BEE                                                           November 14, 2025  

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

10:20am

Greeter

Joan McIlvaine

10:30am

Child Care

Starts in kindergarten building across the driveway

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

Barbara Wybar and Caroline Davidson

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. Masks are optional in the meetinghouse. 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 & ANNOUNCEMENTS

GAME NIGHT (& pizza) AT GMM TOMORROW! 🍕♟️

When?  Next Saturday, November 15, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where? Germantown Meeting - Committee/Social Rooms

This wonderful intergenerational event is always great fun at GMM! And this year we’re inviting Green St Meeting too!

Bring your favorite board games to share, and there will be plenty of games provided.

Everyone is welcome – all ages!

Optional – Bring some canned goods to contribute to our Food Drive!

  • RSVP here if you can – just so we can order enough pizza (but if you decide to come at the last minute, no problem!)
FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD! Tonight & tomorrow…

Bill Cozzens offers rave reviews of the GFS Faculty/Student Musical – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – happening  this weekend –

“It was phenomenal! … I would highly recommend it to anybody!”

Gather for a free performance of fun and music! Spoiler: The faculty are Munchkins…

When?   Tonight, Friday, November 14, 7 pm; Saturday, November 15, 2 pm

Where?  Germantown Friends School –  Barbara & David Loeb Performing Arts Center

Get ready to return to Oz as we bring back the beloved tradition of the Upper School/Faculty Musical. Join us for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – a magical and spirited romp down the yellow brick road – featuring talented Upper School students alongside faculty and staff members from all four divisions. Don't miss this unique GFS collaboration!
  • Performances are open to everyone — no tickets are required
FRIENDS OF WISTER WOODS INVITES GMM TO LOVE YOUR PARK - TOMORROW!

When?  Saturday, November 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Where? Wister Woods – (1931 Belfield Ave in Germantown)

GMM Member Kathy Paulmier invites us to join in for trail blazing, leveling, cleaning, and maintenance. Come help create and sustain a new trail network in Wister Woods!

This is part of the Love Your Park Fall Weekend, November 14-16.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE MEETING 🌎☀️

When?   This Sunday, November 16, 9:00am

Where?  Germantown Friends Meetinghouse

The focus will be on improving the carbon footprint of the Meetinghouse.

Interested members and attenders are encouraged to attend.

Questions and suggestions for other agenda items? 

HELP PLANT TREES IN NICETOWN – TIOGA

When? Tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, 10:30am

GMM Member Jayson Massey is looking for some helpers to join his tree planting group in the Nicetown - Tioga neighborhood.

  • For more information, see the announcement below in the “Take Action” section below
GMM FOOD DRIVE – SUPPORTING GERMANTOWN AVE CRISIS MINISTRY

Our Racial & Social Justice Committee approved a Germantown Meeting-wide Food Drive to support the efforts of Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry (GACM). In addition to their annual call for donations for the holiday season, GACM is finding increased demands on their Food Pantry for everyday needs. They have put out a call to everyone in the area to help bolster their diminished supply of food.

Let’s take this opportunity to extend the wonderful nutritional support that Jondhi’s monthly food giveaway already provides, and contribute non-perishable food items for the GACM Food Pantry!

When?   Now through Sunday, December 14

Where?  Contribution boxes in the GMM Committee Room

What?   Please refer to this list of acceptable non-perishable food items, provided by Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry (GACM)

☕ 🍪 VOLUNTEER TO PROVIDE REFRESHMENTS THIS WINTER! ☕ 🍪

Please volunteer to provide refreshments after worship in the Fall.

  • Make it a family activity   ◆   Partner up with a friend
  • Make it a Committee activity, while promoting your committee's work?

Please look ahead and pick a date:

  • December 14 - January 4 - January 11 - January 18

Please contact Becky Johnson. THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who provided refreshments over the past year!

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

QUAKER NEWS & EVENTS

QUAKER MINI-RETREAT – TOMORROW

Sinking Down into Deep Time Through Extended Quaker Worship

When? Tomorrow, Saturday, November 15, 9:15am - 3:15pm

Where?  Merion Friends Meeting (615 Montgomery Ave, Merion, PA)

This special Saturday retreat is part of a time-honored tradition going back to the early days of the Quaker Experiment in which Friends met for long hours, sometimes whole days of listening in body and spirit for a transformative encounter with the divine presence.

This free retreat will start with Extended Worship, followed by a brown bag (BYO) lunch, and then Worship Sharing.

PEACE IN PROGRESS: ISRAELI & PALESTINIAN WOMEN’S VOICES ON JUSTICE & REPAIR

When? Monday, November 17, 7:00 - 8:30pm

Where? Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting (20 East Mermaid Lane)

Two women from Combatants for Peace (CfP) will share what it means to resist despair and separation, and to choose repair and solidarity. Join us to hear from these seasoned activists about the human toll of war and occupation through a feminist lens, and how women are leading efforts to heal and protect communities by fighting injustice through global solidarity.

THIRD TUESDAYS: PROTECT, RESIST AND BUILD WITH AFSC

When?  Tuesday, November 18, 8:00 - 9:30pm ET, on Zoom

Monthly virtual webinar series that brings together American Friends Service Committee constituents to learn about how to protect, resist, and build just peace, just migration, and just economies.

WELCOME TO QUAKERISM SERIES (Virtual) – QUAKER DECISION MAKING

When & Where?  Thursday, November 20, 7:30 - 8:30pm, on Zoom

Adult Religious Education Program for New Attenders

  • Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting is offering a new adult religious education series designed especially for newcomers.
  • Sessions will take place on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm, via Zoom.
  • No advance reading or homework is required
  • No registration necessary.

Join here on this Zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82404305161, or use Zoom meeting ID meeting ID: 824 0430 5161

  • More here, including topics in December and January.
BUILDING SKILLS FOR SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED NONVIOLENT ACTION

When? Sunday, November 23, 2:00 - 5:00pm

Where? Friends Center (1501 Cherry Street)

Join Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting & the Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) for an immersive training designed to equip you with the essential tools and strategies of powerful nonviolent direct action. Whether you consider yourself new to taking action or a seasoned action taker with expertise to share, this interactive workshop will deepen your understanding and sharpen your skills.  More information and registration on the Friends Center website. All F/friends are invited!

Looking ahead – January 18, 2026, 2-5pm: Strategic Creativity for Nonviolent Action

NEW QUAKER CHECKLIST TIP #36 – LEARN ABOUT QUAKER COLLEGES

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

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ  — STUDENT/FACULTY MUSICAL!
See the announcement above in the “Meeting News & Events” – highly recommended by Bill Cozzens & others at GMM!
WINTER COAT DRIVE – THIS COMING WEEK! 🧥🧥

When & Where? 

Drop off at the Meeting Office –

  • Tomorrow, Saturday 11/15 @ Game Night (6-8pm);
  • Sunday 11/16, after worship;
  • Tuesday 11/22 - Thursday 11/24, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Donate adult-sized coats, hoodies, and winter gear to Open Hearts Cafe, an organization that provides food, clothing, supplies, and community to those in need. Drop off at the Meeting during the above times, and we will get them over to GFS on Thursday.

ATTEND GFS MEETING FOR WORSHIP DURING THE WEEK

GFS welcomes GMM to attend Meeting for Worship during the school year. Schedule for upcoming week:        

  • Middle School: Monday, 11/17, 10:20 - 11:00am        
  • Lower School: Thursday, 11/20, 9:00 - 9:30am
  • Upper School: Thursday, 11/20, 10:10 - 11:00am
SAVE THE DATE & RSVP – FILM SCREENING OF “CITIZEN GEORGE” AT FRIENDS FREE LIBRARY

When?  Tuesday, December 2, 7:00pm

Where? GFS/Friends Free Library (5418 Germantown Ave or across campus from meetinghouse)

Documentary of Quaker activist George Lakey.  Organized by the GFS Environmental Action Club.

Q & A session to follow the screening. Light refreshments will be served.

TAKE ACTION!

HELP FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY NOW – DONATE FOOD &/OR FUNDING

You can help your fellow Pennsylvanians battling food insecurity by donating to food banks and community pantries in your area. Advocates encourage making monetary donations, which can have a much greater impact than donating food from your pantry.  

  • Search map of food pantries in Philadelphia – Click here
  • Mamatee Fridges around Philadelphia – Click here for list
  • Search for food banks and community pantries around Pennsylvania – Click here

Some local food pantries & fridges include –

Financially support organizations fighting food insecurity –

TCRC Community Healing Center Food Giveaway at GMM (every 3rd Sunday)

  • Venmo: @tcrcphilly
  • Paypal: Paypal.ME/tcrcphilly
  • CashApp: $TCRCHC
  • Check made out to TCRC Community Healing Center and mailed to:

Jondhi Harrell

TCRC-CHC Director

3981 Nice St.

Philadelphia PA 19140

Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry

 🌳 VOLUNTEER FOR NICETOWN TIOGA TREE TENDERS FALL BLITZ PLANTING! 🌳

When?  Saturday, November 15,10:30am

Where? Meeting @ 4300 Germantown Ave (Furtick Farms)

Join GMM member Jayson Massey & the PA Horticultural Society in planting neighborhood trees!

POWER INTERFAITH NW PHILLY CLUSTER MEETING

When? Tuesday, November 18, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Where? Germantown Friends Meeting (47 W Coulter St)

Join for dinner and learn next steps in our city wide affordability campaign, and build relationships with neighbors and people of faith in NW Philly fighting for a truly affordable city.

SNAP DEFENSE TRAINING

When? Friday, November 21, 12:00 - 3:00pm

Where? Crossroads Women’s Center (5011 Wayne Avenue)

Get the latest on SNAP cuts and what can be done.

Mothers and others grappling with SNAP cuts are organizing this event so that others impacted and those defending our families and communities can come together to get the facts, support each other and share strategies for what we can do together. 144,000 in PA will lose SNAP due to work requirements.

TRYING TO FIND SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS?

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

ONGOING – MONDAYS @ MCCORMICK’S

When?  Mondays, 12:00noon - 1:00pm, rain or shine

Where?  2000 Market Street, Senator McCormick’s Philadelphia office

Join in weekly to assemble peaceably - as is our constitutional right - outside Senator McCormick's Philadelphia office until he agrees to meet with us and support our demands: (These will change as conditions develop)

ONGOING – 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
ONGOING – 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)

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

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 

GET OUTSIDE & WORK IN NATURE

When? Tomorrow - Saturday, November 15

See above in “Meeting News & Events” the announcements for helping in Wister Woods, and planting trees in Nicetown!

QUAKER RESOURCES

OTHER (VIRTUAL) WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • Pendle Hill – Daily Zoom meeting for worship online from 8:30-9:10 am
  • Friends Council on 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
  • Quaker Voluntary Service (QVS) Worship with Attention to Gaza/Palestine: Tuesdays at 12:00noon (ET) on Zoom

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)