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Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting

'Tis fitting the PQM logo is based on famous LOVE sculpture in downtown Philadelphia.

JOIN FRIENDS ACROSS THE QUARTER.  There is so much happening and change is definitely in the air! Come on out! SPRING Quarterly Meeting - April 25, 2021  

Who is and What Does the Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting Do?  

Join Us at a Quarterly Meeting! Friends across Philadelphia worship, fellowship, learn and discern -together.  

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Event Date: 
04/25/2021 - 10:30am to 4:00pm
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Join Friends Across the Quarter! The Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting is gathering on 4th Sunday, April 25, 2021 by Zoom video conferencing. COME for SOME or ALL the day!

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 04/15/2021 - 7:55pm
Event Date: 
04/17/2021 - 10:00am
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Recording Clerk Workshop with Jim Herr

Saturday, April 17, 2021  /  10 AM - 12 PM   / Open to all Friends 

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 04/15/2021 - 8:13pm
Event Date: 
10/25/2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Update: THANK YOU for joining the Quarter for a wonderful meeting!

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 03/10/2021 - 9:31pm
Event Date: 
07/19/2020 - 1:00pm
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Join us Sunday, July 19, 2020 from 1-4 PM as the Quarter gathers together and share love and care for each other and our communities during pandemic, racial justice, and economic crises. 

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 08/25/2020 - 4:37pm
Event Date: 
04/26/2020 - 1:00pm
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Join us Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 1-4 PM as we gather together and share love and care for each other and our city. 

Many thanks to Germantown Monthly Meeting for hosting the Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting. 

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 04/26/2020 - 5:58pm
Event Date: 
01/26/2020 - 9:30am to 4:00pm
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Start the New Year with Friends! On January 26, 2020 -Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting gathers at Green Street Monthly Meeting.

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 01/25/2020 - 3:02pm
Event Date: 
10/27/2019 - 9:30pm
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The Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting is gathering at Frankford Monthly Meeting on October 27, 2019. Come to 1500 Orthodox St. 19124 for SOME or ALL the meeting!

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 10/26/2019 - 4:47pm
Event Date: 
07/21/2019 - 9:30am
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Join Friends across the Quarter for a day of connecting and worshipful discernment -in air conditioning!

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 07/11/2019 - 12:50pm

This meeting celebrated transitions in the season and in Quarter service  - Join us in welcoming Anthony Stover as our new Quarter clerk! 

...and many thanks to Hollister Knowlton for her dedicated service to the Philadelphia Quarter. After worship, our wonderful hosts, Chestnut Hill Friends offered a bountiful spread of delicious food that nurtured fellowship before delving into spiritual business and social concerns.

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 05/26/2019 - 10:04am

The day was very full, starting with excellent worship together. Benches full, with regular Arch Street folks, Quarter Friends and visitors and guests. Hospitality was abundant of food and friendly with conversations, prior to two presentors and the business meeting. Draft Minutes of this session are linked below.

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 02/14/2019 - 12:49am
Event Date: 
11/17/2018 - 1:30pm
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Information and Registration Form  Space is limited. Registration is required.

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Meeting Times

Attend a Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM)!

The Quarter meets quarterly, four times a year: January, April, July and October, on the fourth Sunday - except in July, when we gather on third Sunday before Yearly Annual Sessions. (Basically the same routine as we did in 1683.)

Upcoming Dates

April 17, 2021   PQM sponsors "Recording Clerk" Workshop!

April 25, 2021   Hosts: West Philadelphia Friends           

July 18, 2021      Hosts: Green Street Friends     

October 24, 2021    Hosts: Germantown Friends            

January 23, 2022    Hosts: MMFP / Arch St         

April 24, 2022    Hosts: Chestnut Hill Friends     

Attend a Monthly Meeting in the Quarter!

(Check Website links for current pandemic online options and hours.)

Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting ♿  
1515 Cherry Street, Phila., PA 19102
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 11:00 AM 

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting ♿ 
20 E. Mermaid Lane, Phila., PA  19118
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM
Midweek Worship, Wednesdays at 8:00 AM
Fourth Sundays Summer Outdoor Worship at 9:00 AM

Frankford Monthly Meeting ♿
1500 Orthodox Street, Phila., PA  19124
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM

Germantown Monthly Meeting ♿ 
47 W. Coulter Street, Phila, PA 19144
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM (meets at Green Street Meeting in August)

Green Street Monthly Meeting ♿
45 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Phila. PA 19144
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM (meets at Germantown Meeting in July)

Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia ♿
320 Arch Street, Phila., PA  19106
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM
Midweek Worship, Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

Unity Monthly Meeting ♿ 
4371 Waln St (at Unity Street) Phila., PA 19124
Meeting for Worship: Fridays at 6:30 PM

West Philadelphia Friends Meeting ♿
4718 Windsor Ave. Phila., PA 19143
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM

What's New

Event Date: 
04/25/2021 - 10:30am to 4:00pm
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Join Friends Across the Quarter! The Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting is gathering on 4th Sunday, April 25, 2021 by Zoom video conferencing. COME for SOME or ALL the day!

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 03/24/2021 - 12:36pm
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PQM October 25, 2020 - Hosted by CHFM

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 03/11/2021 - 1:55pm
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Event Date: 
04/17/2021 - 10:00am
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Recording Clerk Workshop with Jim Herr

Saturday, April 17, 2021  /  10 AM - 12 PM   / Open to all Friends 

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Posted by Philadelphia Quarter Coordinator on 04/15/2021 - 8:13pm
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Click below for PDF of 2021.01.24 PQM Draft Minutes, to be approved at next session of the Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting on April 25, 2021, to be zoom hosted by West Philadelphia Friends Meeting.

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Now, more than ever, Quakers connect online. 

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Contact Us

Note: During pandemic, PQM work is offsite except mail pickup. Offsite Phone: 215.990- 3196 (Office: 215. 241-7067)
Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM)
Mailing: Friends Center
1515 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
United States
Meeting Times: 

Attend a Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM)!

The Quarter meets quarterly, four times a year: January, April, July and October, on the fourth Sunday - except in July, when we gather on third Sunday before Yearly Annual Sessions. (Basically the same routine as we did in 1683.)

Upcoming Dates

April 17, 2021   PQM sponsors "Recording Clerk" Workshop!

April 25, 2021   Hosts: West Philadelphia Friends           

July 18, 2021      Hosts: Green Street Friends     

October 24, 2021    Hosts: Germantown Friends            

January 23, 2022    Hosts: MMFP / Arch St         

April 24, 2022    Hosts: Chestnut Hill Friends     

Attend a Monthly Meeting in the Quarter!

(Check Website links for current pandemic online options and hours.)

Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting ♿  
1515 Cherry Street, Phila., PA 19102
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 11:00 AM 

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting ♿ 
20 E. Mermaid Lane, Phila., PA  19118
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM
Midweek Worship, Wednesdays at 8:00 AM
Fourth Sundays Summer Outdoor Worship at 9:00 AM

Frankford Monthly Meeting ♿
1500 Orthodox Street, Phila., PA  19124
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM

Germantown Monthly Meeting ♿ 
47 W. Coulter Street, Phila, PA 19144
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM (meets at Green Street Meeting in August)

Green Street Monthly Meeting ♿
45 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Phila. PA 19144
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM (meets at Germantown Meeting in July)

Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia ♿
320 Arch Street, Phila., PA  19106
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM
Midweek Worship, Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

Unity Monthly Meeting ♿ 
4371 Waln St (at Unity Street) Phila., PA 19124
Meeting for Worship: Fridays at 6:30 PM

West Philadelphia Friends Meeting ♿
4718 Windsor Ave. Phila., PA 19143
Meeting for Worship: Sundays at 10:30 AM

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