Programs and Events Booklet 2013-3014

Programs & Events

of

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

2013-2014

2013-14 Program Booklet 2 | P a g e

Friends in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting experience and express a connection to Spirit on a multitude of paths. Worshiping in the manner of Friends; exploring stories with children; shifting our culture toward greater justice and equality; living with a rhythm of retreat and reflection; playing with friends in deep community; vocal ministry; learning; caring for those in need: all of these are done in a spirit of connection with that which is Universal that is present for us all.

Each of these paths, and more, are represented by the work and activity within our Yearly Meeting community. The programs in this book are a manifestation of our corporate spiritual experience. All Friends are welcome and encouraged to participate and come deeper into the life of the community through these offerings.

Christie Duncan-Tessmer Associate Secretary for Program & Religious Life

3 | P a g e See www.pym.org/calendar for the most current listing of programs and events

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents .................................................................................... 3

Programs & Events for Friends ............................................................... 4

August 2013......................................................................................... 4

September 2013 .................................................................................. 5

October 2013 ....................................................................................... 7

November 2013 ................................................................................. 10

December 2013 ................................................................................. 12

January 2014 ..................................................................................... 14

February 2014 ................................................................................... 16

March 2014 ....................................................................................... 18

April 2014 .......................................................................................... 21

May 2014 ........................................................................................... 22

June 2014 .......................................................................................... 24

July 2014 ............................................................................................ 25

Program Resources for Friends & Meetings ......................................... 26

Grant Resources for Friends and Meetings .......................................... 31

E-Newsletters ........................................................................................ 34

The listings in this book are not exhaustive. Inspiration for programs rises up all the time! Watch the calendar on pym.org and read the e-communications from the Yearly Meeting to keep up with opportunities.

Most of the programs offered by the Yearly Meeting also offer childcare. Reach out to the contact person for an event to confirm childcare if you will need it.


PROGRAMS & EVENTS FOR FRIENDS

AUGUST 2013

Application Deadline for Meeting House Trust Funds Grants are available for the repair and construction of PYM meeting houses to assist with unusual or unexpected expenses for which Meetings have been unable to budget and not for routine maintenance. Early application is encouraged, to allow for site visits. Date: By August 15, 2013, 5 p.m. or February 15, 2014, 5 p.m. Participants: PYM Meetings Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7218

www.pym.org/grants/granting-groups/ meeting-house-trusts-granting-group

Making K-8 Classrooms Safe for Kids, Part I Part I of this workshop examines the ways in which a strong, caring, inclusive community reduces violence and handles conflict. Through experiential activities, reflection and discussion, participants learn practical strategies and activities to help students manage anger, develop resilience, and solve conflicts. Date: August 16-17 (Part II in September) Location: Arch Street Meeting Participants: Anyone who works in a group with children Cost: Free ($20 charge to process Act 48 credit if wanted) Contact: Betsy Berger, [email protected]; 215-233-4284 Young Friends Gathering at Camp Onas: Love Yourself as Your Neighbor Calling all Young Friends to join us at Camp Onas for our big bash beginning of the year gathering – come play! We’ll get to enjoy some of the regular Camp Onas treats while exploring issues that impact our love for ourselves—self-esteem, body image, authenticity, integrity— and learning to love ourselves as our friends love us! It will be another wonderful Camp Onas gathering with Young Friends! Date: August 18 – 24 Location: Camp Onas, Ottsville, PA Participants: 9th – 12th graders Cost: $320 (scholarship available) Contact: Hannah Mayer, [email protected], 215-241-7222

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SEPTEMBER 2013

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group Join members of the Growth Dilemma Project (part of the PYM Eco-Justice Working Group) as we to continue to learn about the intersection of economy and ecology, and consider how we can respond in our individual lives, our meetings, and the wider community. Each evening starts with 30 minutes of worship, followed by a brief presentation/discussion of new information, and updates from participants on how the projects they are working on individually or in small groups are developing. Date: September 3 First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street Participants: Everyone Cost: Free Contact: Pamela Haines, [email protected] or 215-349-9428 Arch Street Lunch and Lecture Series: The Meetinghouse Grounds The Guides of Arch Street Meetinghouse are hosting lectures throughout the year. The September talk with Tom Unkefer, Clerk of the Property and Use Committee at Arch Street, will include a tour of the grounds of Arch Street Meeting House and a talk on their historic significance. Date: September 11, 11:45 - 1:00 Location: Arch Street Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: Everyone. Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks provided Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7238 Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar: Supporting Friends with Emotional Issues Learn about pastoral care support to Friends facing emotional or behavioral challenges. We will explore ways to recognize and respond to behavioral differences among Friends in ways which are inclusive and affirming and maintain meeting unity. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: September 12, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268


Library Unconference The PYM Library hosts an "unconference" for virtual volunteers. Participants will meet to share skills related to digital tools used for any sort of Quaker purpose. The agenda will be decided by the attendees. There will be a web simulcast. Contact [email protected] for list of sample topics and to offer your ideas. Date: A Saturday in September, 10 – 3

(check pym.org/calendar for date) Location: PYM Library, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia Participants: Everyone Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7220 The Young Friends Gathering Peace Fair Young Friends will serve as the “stage hands” for the Bucks Quarterly Meeting Peace Fair by setting up Friday night, staffing booths and games during the fair, and disassembling Saturday evening. Plenty of time in between and after to explore the Fair and enjoy the community of Young Friends! Date: September 20 – 22 Location: Buckingham Friends School and Meeting, Lahaska, PA Participants: 9th – 12th graders Cost: $60 (scholarship available) Contact: Hannah Mayer, [email protected], 215-241-7222 The School of the Spirit Ministry: A Silent Retreat in the Manner of Friends Come and simply be with God and attend to the divine stirrings of the soul. For more details, visit schoolofthespirit.org/retreats. Date: September 27-30 Location: St. Raphaela Retreat Center, Haverford, PA Participants: Any interested Friend Cost: $395 single/$350 double; significant assistance available Contact: Mike Green,[email protected]; 919-929-2339 Outreach Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are involved in letting the Light of our meetings shine far and wide and welcoming new seekers to our community. Thread Gatherings offer wisdom, experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings.

http://schoolofthespirit.org/retreats/



Date: September 28, 9:30-3:30 Location: Providence Meeting, Media, PA Participants: All Friends with a concern for outreach Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7008

OCTOBER 2013

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September 2013 listing for details) Date: October 1

First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street Play: Young Adult Friends Fall Retreat Expect workshops, worship sharing, games, and fellowship as our time is centered around tapping into our lighter side and PLAYING! YAFs are at different places on our journeys, and we come together for rejuvenation, relaxation, and to deepen our connection to one another & the Spirit. Good food and fun are also assured! Date: October 11-13 Location: meetinghouse TBD Participants: Young Adult Friends (18-35-ish) Cost: $35 (financial aid available) Contact: Elizabeth Piersol Schmidt;

[email protected]; 215-241-7075

Junior Interim Meeting Quaker kids gather to pursue the PYM Children's Priority as discerned by them at Summer Sessions. Fulfilling God's Big Idea involves service, fun, and community. Come join us for the Fall term, Winter term, or both as we work and play as a Quaker community. Junior Interim Meeting - Junior Friendly Presences Middle schoolers are awesome leaders! They play a crucial part as facilitators and role models for the kids in Junior Interim Meeting. JFPs ROCK! Date: October 12, 9:30-1:30 (includes lunch)

(held the 2nd Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan, Feb, March) Location: Arch St Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: 1st-5th grade participants, 6th-8th grade JFP’s


(childcare available for Little Friends) Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation to help with cost of lunch Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228 Quaker College Fair The Fair is an opportunity to become familiar with the benefits of higher education in a Quaker context as it helps families understand the college process, learn about financial aid options, and get a sense of what the college search can be like from the perspective of students who’ve experienced it. Date: A Saturday in October or March

(watch pym.org for exact date) Location: Arch Street Meeting House Participants: Friends who are looking into college, and their parents Cost: Free Contact: www.pym.org/quaker-college-fair Arch Street Lunch and Lecture Series: Bricks: Their Patterns and Designs The Guides of Arch Street Meetinghouse are hosting lectures throughout the year. The October talk with Brent Schopfel, CEO of Masonry Preservation Group, will tour participants through the Meeting House and grounds to view the intricate brick work. This will be followed by a brown bag lunch and discussion including some participatory brick wall building! Date: October 9, 11:45 - 1 Location: Arch Street Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: Everyone. Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks provided Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7238 Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar: Aging In Place as a Friends Community While some may choose to move into retirement communities, most Friends will find that Aging-In-Place, at home or with family, is their preferred option. Learn about the challenges, supports and resources available for individuals, and their families and meetings when they opt to remain in their own homes as they age. To participate you only need a computer with internet access. Webinar technical assistance provided upon request. Date: October 17, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends


Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268 Middle School Friends Integrity (and Halloween) Gathering We welcome Middle School Friends back for the first gathering of the 2013-2014 school year, and it will be an exciting one! We’ll be talking about what it means to live a life of integrity. As always, we’ll run around outside, and we’ll celebrate Halloween with a costumed dance party! Date: October 25 - 27 Location: Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, Haddonfield, NJ Participants: 6th – 8th graders Cost: $65 (scholarship available) Contact: Matt Sanderson, [email protected], 215-241-7171 No Bullying Here: Making K-8 Classrooms Safe for Kids, Part II Part 2 of this workshop examines how current research is applied to dealing with bullying in the classroom community. Participants learn strategies and activities to gather information, protect targeted students, deal with bullies, and involve bystanders in confronting bullying. Date: October 26 Location: Arch Street Meeting House Participants: Anyone who works in a group with children Cost: Free ($20 charge to process Act 48 credit) Contact: Betsy Berger, [email protected]; 215-233-4284 First Day School Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are active in the ministry of nurturning the spiritual lives of children in our meetings. Thread Gatherings offer wisdom,experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings. Date: October 19, 9:30-3:30 Location: A Meeting to be Announced Participants: All Friends with a concern for children Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7008


NOVEMBER 2013

The School of the Spirit Ministry: Silent Retreat Facilitation Mentoring Program For those called to the facilitation of silent retreats. By application. For more details, visit schoolofthespirit.org/mentoring. Date: Application deadline November 1 Location: TBD Participants: All interested Friends may apply Cost: travel stipend/room and board provided Contact: Mike Green, [email protected]; 919-929-2339 Young Friends Fall Gathering Come join Young Friends for our fall gathering weekend! We’ll enjoy some entertaining workshops related to our theme (TBD), and engage in the regular activities of our community – plenty of games, meal preparation and clean-up, worship sharing, and free time with F/friends! Date: November 1 - 3 Location: TBD Participants: 9th – 12th graders Cost: $60 (scholarship available) Contact: Hannah Mayer, [email protected], 215-241-7222 Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: November 5

First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street Junior Interim Meeting Quaker kids gather to pursue the PYM Children's Priority as discerned by them at Summer Sessions. Fulfilling God's Big Idea involves service, fun, and community. (held the 2nd Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan, Feb, March) Date: November 9, 9:30-1:30 (includes lunch) Location: Arch St Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: 1st-5th grade, childcare available for Little Friends

6th-8th grade Jr. Friendly Presences invited; see page 7 Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation to help with cost of lunch Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228


Tuition Aid Application for Friends Children in Friends Schools Process Families begin the application process in November. Application forms and instructions are online: www.FriendsEducationFund.org. Date: November - February Participants: Children attending Friends Schools whose parents are

members of a meeting as of September 1, 2012. Contact: www.FriendsEducationFund.org Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar: End of Life Planning and the Testimonies This webinar will explore decisions regarding the end of our lives that we often find difficult to talk about through a deeper understanding of our historic testimonies. Learn how to look at life decisions through the lens of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: November 14, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268 FCNL Quaker Lobby Day and Annual Meeting Driven by faith and grounded in policy, FCNL focuses on how Friends can make a difference now for a “not yet” future world. Join Friends from around our country in worship and fellowship as FCNL considers revisions of its former Policy Statement. Participants will also learn about FCNL's Young Adult Program and hear first hand from YAF program assistance about their work for peace, justice and an earth restored. PYM’s FCNL Network supports our meetings’ relationship with FCNL and encourages Friends to attend. Register at www. fcnl.org Date: November 14 – 17, 2013 Location: Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington DC Participants: All interested Friends Cost: $295 for early bird registration. Financial assistance available

for Young Adult Friends Contact: Margaret Mansfield, [email protected]; 609 261-8190

http://www.friendseducationfund.org/


The School of the Spirit Ministry: Spiritual Renewal Retreat Worship, teaching, and sharing among past program participants. This year's topic "The Tiny Grain of Wheat That Falls: Love's Lessons in Failure and Loss," led by Stephanie Ford. For more details, visit www.schoolofthespirit.org/srr. Date: November 14 – 17, 2013 Location: Avila Retreat Center, Durham, NC Participants: By invitation to past program participants Cost: $360 single/$325 double; significant assistance available Contact: Mike Green, [email protected]; 919-929-2339 Application Deadline for Greenleaf Grants PYM’s Greenleaf Fund provides grants and loans to elderly PYM Quakers [or those who meet criteria for ‘in sympathy with Friends’ who are of modest means and in need of assistance to meet their housing needs or ongoing medical, maintenance and living costs. Guidelines and application forms at www.pym.org/content/pym-grants-resources-forms-and-guidelines. Date: November 15 (and May 15) Participants: PYM members of modest means who are 62 or older Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7068

DECEMBER 2013

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: December 3

First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street

Middle School Friends Peace Gathering We’ll take some time to talk about Peace. What does peace mean? What do we mean when we say something is peaceful? How many pieces of pizza can we eat? Yes, we there will be pizza, and a talent show! Date: December 6 - 8 Location: Concord Friends Meeting, Concordville, PA Participants: 6th – 8th graders Cost: $60 (scholarship available) Contact: Matt Sanderson, [email protected]; 215-241-7171



Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar: Residential Options in Long Term Care Learn about the issues to consider in choosing long term residential care in a retirement community and how Friends meetings can support individuals and families by providing opportunities for clearness in the process of discernment. Long term care options and the basics of choosing a care facility will be addressed. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: December 12, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268

Junior Interim Meeting Quaker kids gather to pursue the PYM Children's Priority as discerned by them at Summer Sessions. Fulfilling God's Big Idea involves service, fun, and community. (held the 2nd Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan, Feb, March) Date: December 14, 9:30-1:30 (includes lunch) Location: Arch St Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: 1st-5th grade, childcare available for Little Friends

6th-8th grade Jr. Friendly Presences invited; see page 7 Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation to help with cost of lunch Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228 Young Friends Christmas Gathering Join Young Friends for the Christmas gathering! We’ll enjoy some entertaining workshops related to our theme, and engage in the regular activities of our community – plenty of games, meal preparation, worship sharing, and free time with F/friends! It will be another great gathering with the added bonus of an extra day to really dig into the community! Date: Dec. 27 – 30 Location: Abington Monthly Meeting, Abington PA Participants: 9th – 12th graders Cost: $75 (scholarship available) Contact: Hannah Mayer, [email protected], 215-241-7222


JANUARY 2014

Young Adult Friends Winter Retreat Expect workshops, worship sharing, games, and fellowship as our time is centered around a theme. YAFs are at different places on our journeys, and we come together for rejuvenation, relaxation, and to deepen our connection to one another & the Spirit. Good food and fun are also assured! Date: January 3-5 Location: meetinghouse TBD Participants: Young Adult Friends (18-35-ish) Cost: $35 (financial aid available) Contact: Elizabeth Piersol Schmidt;

[email protected]; 215-241-7075

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: January 7

First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street Junior Interim Meeting Quaker kids gather to pursue the PYM Children's Priority as discerned by them at Summer Sessions. Fulfilling God's Big Idea involves service, fun, and community. (held the 2nd Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan, Feb, March) Date: January 11, 9:30-1:30 (includes lunch) Location: Arch St Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: 1st-5th grade, childcare available for Little Friends

6th-8th grade Jr. Friendly Presences invited; see page 7 Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation to help with cost of lunch Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228 Middle School Friends Equality (and winter) Gathering We’ll celebrate the winter weather with a trip to an ice skating rink on Saturday Evening! We’ll use the rest of our time to dive into the subject of equality. What does it mean to be equal? How can we all be equal when we all have different bodies, and different abilities, and when some of us are Middle schoolers and some are adults? We’ll also get outside and play some games, aiming for the equal score of fun-to-fun! Dates: January 17 – 19 Location: Fallsington Friends Meeting, Levittown, PA



Participants: 6th – 8th graders Cost: $65 (scholarship available!) Contact: Matt Sanderson, [email protected]; 215-241-7171 A Silent Retreat in the manner of Friends The School of the Spirit Ministry Come and simply be with God and attend to the divine stirrings of the soul. For more details, visit www.schoolofthespirit.org/retreats. Date: January 17 – 20 Location: Powell House, Old Chatham, NY Participants: Any interested Friends Cost: TBD Contact: Mike Green, [email protected]; 919-929-2339 Winter Family Overnight Winter Family overnight is an intentional village for the purpose of being a family of Friends. There is multigenerational activity for the whole family, a dinner together, free time to play, bedtime stories, Giant First Day School, hot cocoa, worship, a chance for adults to spend time with other parents, and home in time to have the time on Sunday you need to prepare for the rest of the week! Date: January 18 – 19 Location: Camp Onas, 609 Geigel Hill Rd., Ottsville, PA Participants: Kids grades K-5th, their parents, and their younger siblings. Cost: Please see registration materials for fees. Scholarship and

workgrants available. Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228 Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar: Planning a Family Directed Funeral Learn about resources for information on family directed home funeral and green burial options and the role a meeting planning funeral committee can play in helping Friends through life’s greatest transition. Explore practices which connect the community to the departed in ways can provide a path through the mourning process. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: January 23, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268



Worship & Ministry Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are called to care for the worship, ministry and adult religious education in our meetings. Thread Gatherings offer wisdom, experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings. Date: January 26, 9:30-3:30 Location: A monthly meeting to be announced Participants: All Friends with a concern for worship and ministry Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7008

FEBRUARY 2014

Arch Street Lunch and Lecture Series: Chocolate, Quilts, Yellow Fever and Quakers in Philadelphia The Guides of Arch Street Meetinghouse are hosting lectures throughout the year. The February talk will feature three speakers who will each share on specific aspects of Quakers in Philadelphia history. Date: February TBD, 11:45-1

(specific date will be posted on www.pym.org/calendar) Location: Arch Street Meeting House, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: Everyone. Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks provided Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7238 Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: February 4

First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street Young Friends Winter Gathering Come join Young Friends for our winter gathering weekend! We’ll enjoy some entertaining workshops related to our theme (TBD), and engage in the regular activities of our community – plenty of games, meal preparation and clean-up, worship sharing, and free time with F/friends. Date: Feb. 7 – 9 Location: Haddonfield Meeting, Haddonfield, NJ


Participants: 9th – 12th graders Cost: $60 (scholarship available) Contact: Hannah Mayer, [email protected], 215-241-7222 Junior Interim Meeting Quaker kids gather to pursue the PYM Children's Priority as discerned by them at Summer Sessions. Fulfilling God's Big Idea involves service, fun, and community. (held the 2nd Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan, Feb, March) Date: February 8, 9:30-1:30 (includes lunch) Location: Arch St Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: 1st-5th grade, childcare available for Little Friends

6th-8th grade Jr. Friendly Presences invited; see page 7 Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation to help with cost of lunch Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228 Tuition Aid Application for Friends Children in Friends Schools Deadline Applications are due to schools by mid-February or whenby the individual school’s deadline. Application forms and instructions are online: www.FriendsEducationFund.org. Date: mid-February Participants: Children attending Friends Schools whose parents are

members of a meeting as of September 1, 2011. Contact: www.FriendsEducationFund.org Application Deadline for Meeting House Trust Funds Grants are available for the repair and construction of PYM meeting houses to assist with unusual or unexpected expenses for which Meetings have been unable to budget and not for routine maintenance. Early application is encouraged, to allow for site visits. Date: February 15 Participants: PYM Meetings Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7218

www.pym.org/grants/granting-groups/ meeting-house-trusts-granting-group

Communications Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are active in the ministry of communicating and connecting within our meetings. Thread


Gatherings offer wisdom and experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings. Date: February 16, 9:30-3:30 Location: A monthly meeting to be announced Participants: All Friends with a concern for communications Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7215 Pastoral Care Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are active in the the ministry of caring for Friends in our meetings. Thread Gatherings offer wisdom and experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings. Date: February 23, 9:30-3:30 Location: A monthly meeting to be announced Participants: All Friends with a concern for the care of others Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7068

MARCH 2014

College Loan and Grant Application Process The Mary Jeans Loan and Anne Townsend Grant are available annually for students receiving a post-secondary education. The Mary Jeans Loan is a loan with no interest during the time a student is in school. The Anne Townsend Grant is a specifically available to those student pursuing academic careers art, science, and industry. Date: Applications accepted March 1 – May 1 Participants: College students Contact: [email protected]; www.pym.org/grants/granting- groups/education-grants/mary-jeanes-loan-fund Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: March 4



Junior Interim Meeting Quaker kids gather to pursue the PYM Children's Priority as discerned by them at Summer Sessions. Fulfilling God's Big Idea involves service, fun, and community. (held the 2nd Saturday of Oct, Nov, Dec & Jan, Feb, March) Date: March 8, 9:30-1:30 (includes lunch) Location: Arch St Meetinghouse, 4th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia Participants: 1st-5th grade, childcare available for Little Friends

6th-8th grade Jr. Friendly Presences invited; see page 7 Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation to help with cost of lunch Contact: Benjamin Camp, [email protected], 215-241-7228 Quaker College Fair The Fair is an opportunity to become familiar with the benefits of higher education in a Quaker context as it helps families understand the college process, learn about financial aid options, and get a sense of what the college search can be like from the perspective of students who’ve experienced it. Date: A Saturday in October or March

(watch pym.org for exact date) Location: Arch Street Meeting House Participants: Friends who are looking into college, and their parents Cost: Free Contact: www.pym.org/quaker-college-fair Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar: Older Mental Health Wellness Older adults are at higher risk for certain emotional and behavioral health issues such as depression and anxiety. Learn about pastoral care support to older Friends facing emotional. We will explore ways to recognize and respond to emotional issues among older Friends in ways which are inclusive and affirming. To participate you only need internet access. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: March 13, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268


Middle School Friends Simplicity Gathering We’ll spend this gathering taking in the outdoors, and exploring simple living. We’ll talk about the complications of living simply and the simplicity of living in a complicated world, unless that sentence was too complicated….. This might be a longer trip for many folks, so many of us will carpool out in a 15-passenger van. Date: March 14 – 16 Location: Wicomico River Friends Meeting, Salisbury, MD Participants: Middle School Friends! Cost: $65 (scholarship available) Contact: Matt Sanderson, [email protected]; 215-241-7171 FCNL Spring Lobby Weekend Join FCNL's expert lobbying staff to address policy initiatives to curb – and finally to end- the practice of American military using unmanned drones in conflict. Drones are killer robots that have already killed over 2500 civilians in Pakistan They are also a major cause of increased hostility towards the United States within the Muslim World. This weekend is traditionally a “young adult” event, but Friends of all ages are welcome. For more information, email [email protected] Date: March 22-23 Location: Washington DC Participants: All interested Friends Cost: $25-$50; financial assistance available for Young Adult Friends Contact: Margaret Mansfield, [email protected]; 609 261-8190 Young Friends Spring Gathering Come join Young Friends for our spring gathering weekend! We’ll engage in the regular activities of our community and get to travel into the city of Philadelphia and attend the William Penn Lecture. It will be another great gathering with Young Friends! Date: March 28 - 30 Location: TBD Participants: 9th – 12th graders Cost: $60 (scholarship available) Contact: Hannah Mayer, [email protected], 215-241-7222


William Penn Lecture An annual lecture for all Friends held under the care of Young Adults. Recent speakers included Signe Wilkinson, George Lakey and Michael Gagné. Watch pym.org/william-penn-lecture for the announcement of this year’s speaker. Date: March 29 Location: Arch Street Meeting House Participants: All interested Friends Cost: Free Contact: Elizabeth Piersol Schmidt, [email protected]

215-241-7075

APRIL 2014

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: April 1


The School of the Spirit Ministry Come and simply be with God and attend to the divine stirrings of the soul. For more details visit schoolofthespirit.org/retreats. Date: April 4 – 7, 2014 Location: The DeKoven Center, Racine, WI Participants: Any interested Friend Cost: $395 single/$350 double; significant assistance available Contact: Mike Green, [email protected]; 919-929-2339 Stewardship of Financial Resources Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are active in raising and stewarding money in our meetings. Thread Gatherings offer wisdom and experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings. Date: April 19, 9:30-3:30 Location: A monthly meeting to be announced Participants: All Friends with a concern for finance and development Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7115

http://www.pym.org/william-penn-lecture


Peace & Social Concerns Thread Gathering An opportunity for grounding and skills development for Friends who are pursuing peace and justice with our meetings. Thread Gatherings offer wisdom and experience sharing, workshops and community around a thread of concern that runs through our meetings. Date: April 26, 9:30-3:30 Location: A monthly meeting to be announced Participants: All Friends with a concern for peace and social concerns Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7008

MAY 2014

Silent Retreat Facilitation Mentoring Program The School of the Spirit Ministry For those called to the facilitation of silent retreats. By application. For more details, visit www,schoolofthespirit.org/mentoring/. Date: Application deadline May 1 Location: TBD Participants: All interested Friends may apply Cost: Travel stipend/room and board provided Contact: Mike Green, [email protected]; 919-929-2339

Camp Swatara: Middle School and Young Friends Gathering Middle School Friends and Young Friends from around the Yearly Meeting join Caln Quarterly Meeting's Family Weekend for workshops, time in the woods and time with Friends. Date: May 2-4 Location: Camp Swatara, Bethel, PA Participants: 6th-8th graders and 9th-12th graders Cost: to be announced Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7171 [email protected]; 215-241-7222

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: May 6





Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar Meaningful Retirement As people live longer, the length of time spent in retirement will be longer than it was for our parents and grandparents. Some people move on to second careers, return to a beloved creative pursuit, or spend more time in service work. Others have difficulty shifting gears from work to retirement. Learn about the issues facing retirees and how to support Friends facing retirement. To participate you only need internet access. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: May 15, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends Cost: Free Spring Family Overnight Family overnight is an intentional village for the purpose of being a family of Friends. There is multigenerational activity for the whole family, a dinner together, free time to play, bedtime stories, Giant First Day School, canoeing, worship, a chance for adults to spend time with other parents, and home on Sunday in time to prepare for the rest of the week! Date: May 17-18 Location: Camp Dark Waters, Medford, NJ Participants: Kids grades K-5, their parents, and their younger siblings. Cost: See registration materials for fees. Scholarships and work grants available Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7228 Young Adult Friends Spring Retreat Expect worship sharing, workshops, games, and fellowship as our time is centered around a theme. YAFs are at different places on our journeys, and we come together for rejuvenation, relaxation, and to deepen our connection to one another & the Spirit. Good food and fun are also assured! Date: May 16-18 Location: To be announced Participants: Young Adult Friends (18-35ish) Cost: $35 Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7075



Application Deadline for Greenleaf Grants PYM’s Greenleaf Fund provides grants and loans to elderly PYM Quakers [or those who meet criteria for ‘in sympathy with Friends’ who are of modest means and in need of assistance to meet their housing needs or ongoing medical, maintenance and living costs. Guidelines and application forms at www.pym.org/content/pym-grants-resources-forms-and-guidelines. Date: May 15 (and November 15) Participants: PYM members of modest means who are 62 or older Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7068

JUNE 2014

Growth Dilemma Project Open Discussion & Support Group (see September listing for details) Date: June 3

First Tuesday evenings, 6:30 for worship, 7:00 for sharing Location: PYM Conference Room, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street Lunchtime Pastoral Care Webinar Coping Physical Diminishments & Disability At any point during our lives, the state of our physical health can present challenges. The normal developmental changes that occur with aging develop gradually over time and probably start when we are much younger than we realize. Learn about how Friends can support persons coping with physical disability and diminishment in this online seminar. To participate you only need internet access. Webinar technical assistance provided on request. Date: June 12, 12:15 – 1 Location: Online (participants only need a computer and internet access) Participants: All Interested Friends Cost: Free Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7268


JULY 2014

Annual Sessions Friends gather annually to build community, conduct the business of the yearly meeting and share our witness in a residential setting. There are many opportunities for Friends to share their witness both as individuals and groups. Annual Sessions is grounded in worship that occurs throughout each day. Friends of all ages join together in worship and play but still have peer appropriate activities for learning and spiritual growth. Date: July 23-27 Location: TBA Participants: Every Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Friend Cost: Program Fees covered by PYM, Room and Board TBA Contact: Tricia Cosia,[email protected], Ken Park, [email protected]


PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR FRIENDS & MEETINGS

The following programs are offered by the Yearly Meeting for monthly meetings. Contact the individual programs to find out more or to invite them to a monthly meeting. Spiritual Formation Program (Meeting Based or Quarter Based) A Spiritual Formation Program can be done at your Meeting or Quarter. The program involves a 9-month commitment with a weekend retreat in the beginning, a one day retreat in the middle, and a weekend retreat at the end. In between retreats there are 2 regional/small group meetings each month with focus on readings, spiritual discipline, and sharing/support. Many people who have attended in the past have found it very enriching. Cost: $50 per person plus reading material Contact: John Brady, [email protected]; 215-659-3438 www.pym.org/spiritual-formation Directory of Spiritual Nurturers/Directors A Directory of Friends who are trained or have gifts as spiritual nurturers or directors is available online: www.pym.org/spiritual-formation/directory-of-spiritual-

nurturers. These Friends offer the gift of listening to another person as he/she speaks of spiritual self-discovery and growth; they help to provide a way for the speaker to become aware of the movement of the Spirit. The Directory provides detailed contact information so seekers can get in touch with one of the many nurturers/directors among our Meetings. Cost: Contact us for information on fees Contact: Jane Keller, [email protected]; 717-246-3069 www.pym.org/spiritual-nurturers Meeting Enrichment Services: Knowing Our Self as a Meeting This program is designed to open conversation in the meeting about the things that are important for the growth and well-being of the meeting. Utilizing an in-depth survey covering key aspects of meeting life, a trained facilitator works closely with the meeting and guides it through all facets of the program. Cost: Contact us for information on fees Contact: Therese Miller, [email protected], 570-847-8987 www.pym.org/committee/meeting-enrichment-services



Meeting Enrichment Services: Custom Programs Customized programs can be developed in response to the unique needs of Meetings, often in the areas of conflict resolution, meeting-school relationships, multigenerational community building and visioning. Cost: Contact us for information on fees Contact: Therese Miller, [email protected], 570-847-8987 www.pym.org/committee/meeting-enrichment-services Friends Counseling Service Offers psychological support and psychotherapy to members and attenders of The Yearly Meeting and their dependent family members. Confidential services include individual, couples and family therapy as well as parenting support and consultation. Cost: Fees vary, subsidy available Contact: Ken Brick, LCSW, Coordinator, 302-655-8101 [email protected],

www.pym.org/friends-counseling-service

Henry Cadbury Library of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting The PYM library is a welcoming, volunteer-managed space with an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and audio-visual items, for children and adults, dealing mainly with Quaker theology, history, biography and social concerns. PYM Friends may :

• browse the catalogue online • check out items from the collection via custom book crates for meetings and traveling displays at Friends gatherings • request help with research questions

• receive support and coaching on using web tools • volunteer time to help run the library – a love of books required – librarian skills are not! Location: PYM Library, Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street,

www.pym.org/library Hours Open Tues/Thurs from 12-6pm (extended hours to 8 pm 1st and 3rd

Thursday) and 12-1 pm on Sundays, other times by prearrangement. Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7220, facebook.com/pymlibrary


Help with Monthly Meeting Libraries Small permanent collections or informal book or DVD sharing arrangements are all effective ways to build community. PYM Library volunteers can help advise on how to handle donated books and organizing other forms of Quaker-related information. Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7220; www.pym.org/library PYM Library Book Crate Borrowing via your Interim Meeting Rep Monthly meetings may request a custom crate of books to support the meeting's reading group, FDS or adult education classes. The library will pack up requested books for pickup at Interim Meeting by your IM representative. Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7220; www.pym.org/library FCNL Visits to Monthly Meetings: FCNL Network welcomes opportunities to visit monthly meetings on the following topics: FCNL's Witness on the Hill, Why Lobby?, FCNL's Website - Your best lobbying Tool, and Friendly Lobbying Skills on topics chosen by monthly meetings. Visit PYM-FCNL Network: http://www.pym.org/fcnl-network-working-group Contact: Margaret Mansfield, [email protected]; 609 261-8190 Friendly Households Visits to Monthly Meetings: The Friendly Households is a growing network of Friends’ households and meetings within PYM. These Friends make commitments to learn, share ideas, and take practical steps – small and large - to embrace opportunities for addressing social and economic injustice and to live more lightly on the earth – all the while deepening their spiritual grounding together. We welcome opportunities to visit monthly meetings, learn how meetings work for ecojustice and share our Friendly Households Tool. Contact: Hollister Knowlton, [email protected]

267 971-6800; www.pym.org/friendly-households FCNL visits to monthly meetings: FCNL Network welcomes opportunities to visit monthly meetings on the following topics: FCNL's Witness on the Hill, Why Lobby?, FCNL's Website - Your best lobbying Tool, and Friendly Lobbying Skills on topics chosen by monthly meetings. Contact: Margaret Mansfield, [email protected]; 609 261-8190 www.pym.org/committee/pym-fcnl

http://www.pym.org/library



Ministry for Racial Justice and Equality How does your Meeting navigate the challenges of welcoming the stranger - especially when the stranger represents a big unknown, be it class, race, religion? The Ministry for Racial Justice and Equality sees an important role for meeting care committees. We can visit, consult, share resources. Contact: Joan Broadfield, [email protected];

610-874-5860. Support for the Parents at Meeting The Quaker Parenting Initiative offers a way to explore Quakerism through the lens of parenting. Parents discover how Quaker beliefs support their parenting and the Testimonies can give them direction. QPI can offer a discussion series or family weekend that will meet the needs of the meeting. Cost: Negotiable; approximately $60.00 per contact hour. Contact: Harriet Heath, [email protected]. 610-649-7037 www.quakerparenting.org Help Your Child Deal with Bullying Children who are bullied need parental support and, empathy. As much as we want to shield our kids from any type of bulling, giving them new skills and helping them figure out what to do is also needed. Drawing on current research and personal experiences we will role play and discuss strategies and approaches for parents to support their kids most effectively. Costs: Photocopying/ material costs Contact: Betsy Berger, [email protected]; 215-233-4284 Faith & Play™ Working Group: Experiencing our faith through story Monthly Meetings interested in learning more about these resources for religious education and multigenerational experiences are invited to schedule an introductory event. We will experience a story together, discuss how these curricula are used in meetings, and share how to become trained to use them. Faith & Play is a joint project of PYM and Friends General Conference; training is arranged through FGC. Contact: Melinda Wenner Bradley, [email protected]

www.faithandplay.org; www.pym.org/religious-education/faith-play

Growth Dilemma Project Visits and Collaborations with Monthly Meetings GDP welcomes opportunities to visit monthly meetings on the topics of The Growth Dilemma and an Ecologically-Integrated Economy, Faith and Economics,


and Quakers and Money (in collaboration with Friendly Households). GDP also seeks opportunities to collaborate with monthly meetings on evening potluck gatherings for programs on a specific practical challenge. Contact: Pamela Haines, [email protected], 215-349-9428 Quakerism in India Members of PYM's India Friends Working Group are happy to talk with monthly meetings about our connections with India. This includes several programmed YMs and an unprogrammed one. Consider attending a "Young Friends Study-cum-Work Camp" at Friends Rural Centre, Rasulia, or welcoming to your meeting Young Adult Friends from India in June. Another opportunity is to follow Unami MM's pattern of developing a "sisterhood relationship" with a tribal village under the care of Ekta Parishad, a Gandhian social justice organization. Contact: Scott Rhodewalt, [email protected];

610-455-1907 www.pym.org/committee/india-friends-working-group



GRANT RESOURCES FOR FRIENDS AND MEETINGS

The following grants are available from the Yearly Meeting for individuals and meetings. See details and a list of all PYM grants at www.pym.org/grants. International Outreach Granting Group Grants to individuals for international travel to further international understanding, peace, and other Friends concerns. www.pym.org/content/pym-international-outreach-granting-group Application Deadline: Second Wednesdays, September through June Contact: Roberta Foss, [email protected] 215-760-0204

www.pym.org/grants/granting-groups/international-outreach-granting-group/

Emergency Grants One-time assistance to PYM members facing a serious short-term financial crisis may be requested by the Clerk of their Meeting or of the pastoral care committee. Grants of up to $1,500 may help with basic needs including but not limited to housing, food, employment and medical difficulties. The Clerk is responsible for determining that the need is real. Requests are handled confidentially and as expeditiously as possible by PYM’s General Secretary. Application Deadline: As needed Contact: Clerks may direct initial inquiries to the Director of Grant

Making, [email protected]; 215-241-7201 www.pym.org/content/pym-emergency-fund Fund for Sufferings Grants for individuals and Quaker groups to alleviate financial hardships resulting from witness to Friends Testimonies, including legal defense or bail bond. Grants are usually made to support war tax resistance. Application Deadline: As needed Contact: Lee Garner, [email protected]; (215) 222-4375

www.pym.org/content/funds-for-sufferings Grants for Aging Friends in Need Elderly PYM members in financial need may apply to the Aging Granting Group for grants to assist with their basic needs or to make it possible to remain in their own homes. Apply when need is known by contacting PYM’s Care and Aging



Coordinator. See also Greenleaf Fund Application deadlines listed in November and May. Application Deadline: Apply when need is known Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7068

www.pym.org/content/pym-aging-granting-group Membership Development Grants PYM Monthly and Quarterly Meetings may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for projects to attract new people to attend Meeting and to strengthen current members and attenders in their development as Friends; to strengthen Meeting communities so they are attractive and welcoming to new people. Applicant meetings must commit some of their own funds to the projects they propose. Application Deadlines: September 1, December 1, February 1, May 1 Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7218,

www.pym.org/content/ membership-development-granting-group

Pemberton Grants for Travel in Religious Service Grants are made to help with transportation expenses of Friends traveling in religious service OR to attend Annual, Interim, or Quarterly Meeting sessions or to assist PYM members traveling at the request of and on behalf of PYM OR under a religious concern with the recognition and support of their Monthly, Quarterly or Yearly Meeting. Application Deadlines: September 1, December 1, March 1, June 1 Contact: [email protected]; 215-241-7218;

www.pym.org/grants/granting-groups/pemberton-granting-group/ The Natalie Clifford Barney Trust Fund The NCBTF granting group over sees the distribution of interest from the fund and assesses that the funds are being used according to the stipulation of the trust fund. Historically and currently the monies have been given to CHOICE for its work in family planning (birth control). Application Deadlines: Currently no proposals are being accepted. Contact: Harriet Heath, [email protected]

610-649-7037; www.pym.org/grants/granting-groups/family-planning-

granting-group See also:


Greenleaf Fund to support older Friends, application deadlines listed in November and June

Tuition aid for Friends Children in Friends Schools listed in November and February


E-NEWSLETTERS

The Yearly Meeting wants to facilitate communications among meetings and Friends. The following are available electronic newsletters. PYM Today Online A monthly e-newsletter designed to strengthen communication, connections, relationships and knowledge among everyone in our yearly meeting faith community. The emphasis is on timely information about our Quaker faith and practice, news, activities and upcoming events. Contact: To subscribe or for more information contact Martin Reber,

[email protected], 215-241-7215 www.pym.org/pym-today-online-archive

Threadletters This family e-newsletters includes bi-monthly publications for Friends with a concern for a particular thread in the life of the monthly meeting. The family currently includes five newsletters, each speaking to a different thread: First Day School, Peace and Social Concerns, Pastoral Care, Worship & Ministry and Youth Programs. Threadletters are designed to support Friends in meetings with a calling for expressing the Divine through one or another aspects of our meetings. The newsletters bring Friends together across meetings and allow us to share the work that we are engaged in, the wisdom among us and resources that support us. Contact: To subscribe or for more information contact

[email protected]; 215-241-7230 www.pym.org/threads/newsletters

SnapShots

The quarterly newsletter of The School of the Spirit Ministry, a program under the

care of PYM's Worship and Care. Stay current with program information, as well

as be nurtured by its content. To subscribe:

http://schoolofthespirit.org/subscribe/.



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