Haverford Friends Meeting

ITEMS FOR IMMEDIATE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Sep 3 – 5 - Middle School Friends - Food, Fuel, Fun! Fallsington Meeting/Snipe's Farm. Sharing food with another person is one of the most basic blessings we can take part in. Not all food is created equal and you'd often be surprised where the food you eat comes from. Most importantly, the food we eat builds relationships not only with the people we eat it with, but the people who make it. At this gathering we will spend time on a historic Quaker farm, riding solar powered tractors, learning about how our food gets to our table, offering a bit of service in the gardens, cooking and eating food together, and taking a look at the role that food plays in Quakerism, Christianity, and other faiths. Contact: Stephen Dotson, Middle School Coordinator, at 215-241-7171; stephend@pym.org.

Sept. 11 (Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.) – Heeding God’s Call Event - Living Water United Church of Christ, 2006 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.  Learn & gain confidence to spread to word and inspire others to raise voices and take action to end gun violence! There’s still time to sign up to participate in one of these great workshops designed to encourage and prepare you for individual one-on-one conversations about gun violence prevention with members of your own, and nearby/related, faith communities. We’ll prepare you with background information, interpersonal skills and tools for effective personal outreach and relationship-building. Hosted by Heeding God's Call. Contact: Therese Miller at tmm@horizonworkplace.com.

Sept. 11 (Saturday, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.) Installation of International Peace Pole. Arch St. Meeting House. Following Interim Meeting, the Peace & Concerns SC will install an International Peace Pole on the front lawn. There will be a presentation on the significance of the Peace pole and a reading of the Minute from Central Philadelphia MM in opposition to the War in Afghanistan. Of course, September 11th is the 9th Anniversary of the terrorist attack in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

Sept. 11 (Saturday, 2:30-3:45 p.m.) - Lecture Series: Friends 2.0: New Tools for our Faith. Arch St. Meeting House. A series of lectures following Interim Meeting will discuss how technology, when used in accordance with Quaker values, can empower Quakers and strengthen our witness and our community. Sept. 11 - Martin Kelley: "Finding Fellowship Between Friends Through the Internet" Contact: Stephen Dotson at: 215-241-7171.

Junior Interim Meeting – Arch St. Meeting House. At Summer Sessions in 2009, the children asked "What is God's priority for the children of the Yearly Meeting?" This is what they heard: “We are called to share meals and play team-building sports with poor or homeless children.  We also will give money, food and sports equipment to the kids.” The Children and Middle Schoolers of PYM will be working on this priority for the 2010-2011 Interim Meeting season. Please join us on the 2^nd Saturday in: September, October, November; January, February; April, May, and June. Contact Ben Camp, the Children's Religious Life Program Coordinator, at 215-241-7228 or benc@pym.org. To register, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JYIMFall2010.

Life in the Spirit ~ Living in the Light Discussions. All are welcome to a series of conversations at Kennett Friends Meeting, 125 West Sickle Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Fridays, 7-9 pm: September 17, October 8, November 12, December 3. For information contact Jessie Cocks jessiecocks@verizon.net610.444.6333 www.kennettfriends.org

Sept. 21 (Tuesday, 2:00-12:30 pm - International Day of Peace observance.  Peace & Concerns SC is asking Friends to observe this day with 15 minutes of worship and prayer for peace beginning at noon.

Sept. 25 (Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) - We Can Do It Day: Spiritual Hospitality - Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia, PA.  “We Can Do It Days” are a PYM tradition back by popular demand. They offer support to monthly meetings through workshops, information, a children's program and fellowship. Quaker Quest's focus for this We Can Do It Day is on Spiritual Hospitality. Seekers who visit our Meetings are looking for a variety of things in their spiritual home including a warm welcome, deep worship, and religious education for kids and adults.  Is your meeting ready to receive visitors?  We Can Do It Day will feature a panel from monthly meetings who have given a lot of energy to nurturing their capacity for Spiritual Hospitality and caring for visitors and seekers using the Quaker Quest Program. A Children's Program for school age kids focused on Spiritual Hospitality and childcare for Little Friends. A $20 fee to cover some costs will be charged; partial scholarships and a limited number of full work grants available. Lunch will be provided! For more information contact Christie Duncan-Tessmer, Associate Secretary for Program & Religious Life, 215-241-7008, christiedt@pym.org.

Sept. 25 (Saturday, 10:30 to 4:00) - Peace Fair at Buckingham Friends Meeting (Rain or Shine!) 5684 York Road, Routes 202 and 263in Lahaska, Pennsylvania 18931(on the grounds of Buckingham Friends Meeting & School - just south of Peddler's Village). Keynote Speaker: Jim Fine, Legislative Secretary for Foreign Policy of Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL).Topic: "Israelis and Palestinians for Peace vs. Israelis & Palestinians Against Peace:

How can the U.S. Tip the Balance?"

· Dozens of information tables from organizations with peace-related messages and missions

· Envision Peace Museum Exhibit

· Music (various performers)

· Peace Fair Café: Coffee, tea & baked goods

· Craft Exhibitors (featuring local artisans)

· Food Table (including hamburgers, organic hot dogs, and veggie burgers)

· Kids’ Peace Games

· Meetinghouse Tours, a National Historic Landmark

· Gently Used book sale

If you would like to volunteer to work on the day of the Fair, please e-mail info@peacefair.org or call Peter Ray, Peace Fair coordinator, at 215-794-5816.

Oct. 1-3, - Tri-Quarter Gathering - A Miracle in the Making! Camp Ockanickon in Medford, NJ. Mark your calendar for the weekend of October 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The Tri-Quarter Gathering will be held at Camp Ockanickon in Medford, NJ, and is open not only to the Salem, Burlington and Haddonfield (NJ) Quarters, but to Friends and attenders throughout Philadelphia Yearly Meeting …and beyond. This year’s workshops will explore: “The Miracles of…” (1) the Brain’s Pathways to Happiness; (2) Inspired Aging; (3) Creativity through Art; (4) Precious Moments for Teens, Tweens and Kids; and (5) the Evolution of Everything. Please contact Registrar Cindy Cox Crispin at (856) 478-4093; georgeacrispin@aol.com for more information on activities and accommodations.

Oct. 7 (Thursday, 6 – 8 p.m.) - Installation of the Afghanistan War Mural Project and Reception. Arch Street Meeting House. Peace & Concerns SC invites everyone to the installation of the Afghanistan War Mural Project and Reception, in observance of the 9^th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan on November 7. Look for further information from the Peace and Concerns Standing Committee about other events. AFSC will also be organizing seminars and teach-ins on responses to the war.

Oct. 9 (Sat., 2:30-3:45 p.m.) - Lecture Series: Friends 2.0: New Tools for our Faith. Arch St. Meeting House. A series of lectures following Interim Meeting will discuss how technology, when used in accordance with Quaker values, can empower Quakers and strengthen our witness and our community. Oct. 9 - Naman Hampton: "The New PYM Website and What it can Do For You! Contact: Stephen Dotson at 215-241-7171

Oct. 10 (Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m.) – 10/10/10 Global Work Party for Climate Justice. Friends Center, 1515 Cherry St., Philadelphia, PA. Join the PYM Eco-Justice Working Group event for a day of international action for the Earth. Please check the PYM website for updates or visit www.350.org).

Oct. 17 (Sunday, 4-6 p.m.) - Heeding God's Call - Gun Violence Prevention. Friends Center, 1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA. A rally and organizing event for the Partner Faith Communities and friends. Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, will be one of the keynote speakers; an announcement of new gun shop campaigns and public witness opportunities. The event will be followed by public witness and prayer. Download a small flyer to distribute in your bulletins and/or newsletters at: http://www.heedinggodscall.org/files/pdf/WR-Bulletin.pdf.

Oct. 23 (Saturday, 9:30am – 4 p.m.) – “How to Communicate With the ‘Other”. Arch Street Meeting House. Featured presenter: Sally King, Professor of Philosophy & Religion, James Madison University. (An all day program)

Oct. 31 (Sunday, 2 – 4 p.m.) - Nonviolent Peace Force Celebration with David Hartsough. Arch St. Meeting House. The Nonviolent Peace Force will celebrate the life work of Quaker peace activist David Hartsough. Come listen to stories of David's work for peach and social change. This free event will celebrate the whole journey - from lunch counter sit-ins for civil rights to current work to promote nonviolent movements for peace worldwide. Introduction by George Lakey. Refreshments will be served. R.S.V.P. or questions: 610-388-2625 or ahtmoore4@yahoo.com.

LOOKING AHEAD

Nov. 12 (Friday, 7 – 9 p.m.) - Life in the Spirit ~ Living in the Light Discussion Series. Friends Meeting, 125 West Sickle Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. All are welcome to a series of conversations. Next event: Friday, December 3; 7-9 pm For information contact Jessie Cocks jessiecocks@verizon.net610.444.6333 www.kennettfriends.org.

Nov. 13 (Saturday, 2:30-3:45 p.m.) - Lecture Series: Friends 2.0: New Tools for our Faith. Arch St. Meeting House. A series of lectures following Interim Meeting will discuss how technology, when used in accordance with Quaker values, can empower Quakers and strengthen our witness and our community. Nov. 13 - Stephen Dotson: "Friends, Families, and Facebook: Safety and Privacy" Contact: Stephen Dotson at: 215-241-7171.

Nov. 20 (Saturday) Quaker Fair Kennett Friends Meeting. Every year, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Kennett Friends Meeting puts on the fun, festive Quaker Fair. The whole community is invited to come enjoy delicious homemade foods, childrens activities and a plethora of unique items to purchase. All proceeds benefit the American Friends Service Committee. Co-Chairs:  Bob Bean and Besy Neuville (Betsy@Neuville.net).

FRIENDS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is seeking:

· Director of Annual Giving (see full description below)

· Director of Meeting Relations

· Director of Spiritual and Community Life

· Director of Witness and Outreach

· Scholastic Education Coordinator

For more information visit: http://www.pym.org/pm/jobs.php, or call Ginny Connolly at 215-241-7225

Director of Annual Giving

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends

Position Summary:

The Director of Annual Giving plans, organizes, and implements fund raising and development programs that benefit PYM’s Annual Fund under the direction of the Associate Secretary for Advancement and Communications (ASAC).  As PYM is a member-led faith community, this position requires a mindfulness of the spiritual dimension of this work, and sensitivity to the role of member volunteers.  This person works in close collaboration with the General Secretary, the Development Services Group, and the Deferred Giving Governance Group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Has responsibility for planning and implementing fundraising efforts that benefit the Annual Fund including a direct mail campaign, personal solicitations, and organizing and directing phonothons to insure reaching the Annual Fund goal.

2. Has responsibility for the support and maintenance of the Annual Fund Representative program and network, including recruiting, training and maintaining close contact with the volunteer Monthly Meeting solicitors.

3. Manages a portfolio of some of the community’s major donors, and assists in identifying major donor prospects.

4. Assists the ASAC in the planning and marketing of the planned giving program, and in cultivating potential planned giving candidates.

5. Oversees the design, creation, preparation, and distribution of related development materials.

6. Is responsible for the maintenance of donor records, for tracking bequests, annuities, and all charitable gifts, and for the preparation of statistical analyses as needed.

7. Serves as a resource to Monthly and Quarterly Meetings to help them enhance their stewardship and fundraising efforts.

8. Arranges special events for the Quaker community, such as Friends in Business and Quaker retirement community teas, and supports the efforts of the Advancement and Communications Office to improve the public’s impression of Quakerism (outreach) through PR and events open to the general public, such as ArtsonArch.

9. Serves as staff to the Deferred Giving Governance Group.

10. Supervises the Development Office Administrative Assistant

11. Supervises the Database Coordinator and his/her work with respect to the needs of the Development Office, and in consultation with the ASAC, with respect to the needs of the rest of the organization.

12. Attends Annual Sessions.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

¨ Active member or attender of the Religious Society of Friends

¨ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

¨ Development experience desirable

¨ Strong oral and written communications skills

¨ Personal commitment to a spiritually centered philosophy of stewardship

¨ Computer literate

¨ Willingness to travel within PYM

¨ Graphic arts skills desirable

¨ Comfortable with making personal solicitations

¨ Strong organizational skills

¨ High level of self-motivation

¨ Ability to focus and follow through

Accountability and Salary Range:   

This is a Band 4 position, requiring a high level of expertise.  It is expected that a successful candidate to this position would be eligible for a starting salary in the range of $55,000 to $60,000.  This position reports directly to the Associate Secretary for Advancement and Communications, and provides staff support for the Development Services Group and the Deferred Giving Governance Group. Works closely with other key staff.

Application Process:

• Please provide a letter of interest, resume, and three references to the attention of:

Ginny Connolly, Human Resources Coordinator

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA  19102

humanresources@pym.org

RE:  “Director Annual Giving”

• We will begin to review resumes on September 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Abington Quarter seeking: Coordinator . Description: To provide support for programs and facilitate communication between Meetings. 16 hour per week position beginning January 2011. For complete job description and more information, contact Lynn Biddle at lcbiddle@hotmail.com. Cover letters and resumes accepted until October 15.

Pendle Hill Events - Pendle Hill, a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center in Wallingford, PA, offers programs throughout the year on Quaker faith and practice.  Matching scholarships and bring-a-friend discounts are available for most programs to help enable Friends to attend.  For more information visitwww.pendlehill.org or call ext. 3 at (610) 566-4507 or (800) 742-3150.

September 10-12

Adult Learning and Spiritual Transformation - A weekend with Virginia Lee and Andrew Wright

October 1-22

Deepening Faith: Spiritual Practices for the Inward Journey - A three-week intensive with the Pendle Hill Core Faculty

October 8-10

Fit for Freedom - A weekend with Vanessa Julye and Donna McDaniel

October 15-17

Playing in the Light: A Godly Play® Workshop for Quakers - A weekend with Michael Gibson, Caryl Menkhus, and Melinda Wenner Bradley

November 5-7

Inquirers’ Weekend: An Introduction to Quakerism - A weekend with La Verne Shelton and Frank Massey

November 12-14

Pendle Hill’s 80^th Anniversary Celebration - A weekend with Parker J. Palmer, Patricia Loring, and many others

November 19-21

Clerking: Serving the Community with Joy and Confidence - A weekend with Arthur Larrabee

November 26-28

Five Spiritual Principles - A weekend with George Owen