Calendar Notes
On-Line Calendar
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This Month at Chestnut Hill Meeting….
CHFM Pool Party: Our next chance to gather for some fun with our community will be a pool party at Diane Dunning's house. Watch for a posting at the meetinghouse with time and date. So get out your swim goggles and join us for a fun afternoon over the summer.
Recognize this house?: This handcrafted doll house has been in the
meetinghouse for years. We assume it was a gift for
the children but it no longer fits our needs. We
would like to return it to the donor family. Please
contact Storm Evans (2152330906; storm@evanslegal.com)
if you know anything about this doll house.
Carpenter Needed: The property committee is looking for a skilled carpenter to three exterior window sills at the meetinghouse. Contact Sue Betts (2157408061) or susanbettsnj@comcast.net
Meeting Secretary: The Meeting's hunt for a secretary is over! We are very fortunate that Viv Hawkins joins us at the beginning of June. Viv is a member of Central Philadelphia MM, and has worked as PYM staff, supporting committees. She has experience as a computer network administrator, and has done extensive work in fundraising for various organizations. Viv will be taking on the office tasks that, since Lyle left, have been covered by several dedicated volunteers, led by Storm and Dan Evans. Once Viv's hours are established, the times she is at the meetinghouse will be added to the online calendar so that Friends know when they can reach her. (And she'll be the person to check with for questions about that calendar.) You can reach her by sending email to secretary@chestnuthillquakers.org. Look for Viv to introduce herself after meeting for worship soon, and make her feel welcome.
Letter from Betty Mather: Dear Phil....and Chestnut Hill. Your meeting and the Meeting sound wonderful. I wish that I wasn't so far away. Just a little bit of information about me. I am happily at Crosslands (an hour away and have been committed to being involved with Betty Scattergood who conducts a group meeting on Sunday mornings with people who are in the health center (and anyone else who wants to come.) As Betty and I have long been members of the Society of Friends for most of our lives, we cherish this time and whatever silence or sharing of thoughts or cares that may happen. Because the group is mixed in terms of religious background, and this is an atmosphere of acceptance on all levels, it is (in my opinion) a truly important program. But I have to admit that I miss Sunday mornings and the other times when Chestnut Hill Friends share silence and the business and activities which keep our faith and commitment alive. love to you all, Betty Mather
Three Announcements regarding Childcare:
- Terrie Abraham will be on vacation from July 12th - July 26th. On July 13th Sam and Brady will be there and on July 20th only Brady will be there. I am requesting an adult volunteer to assist if necessary.
- Childcare requests that if you require childcare during an event at the meeting house that at 3 days notice is given or call Terrie @ 215-885-5537 (h) 215-285-0677 (c).
- If childcare is going to watch your children, an adult should be dropping them off at the child care room.
Eileen Flanagan's Pendle Hill pamphlet, God Raising Us, is available for sale at the Meetinghouse near the contribution box. Eileen will donate $2 of each sale made through her to CHMM. She asks that we talk with her about the pamphlet rather than with her children.
Jorge's AVP work in Bolivia: Click to download an update on Jorge Aráuz's work with Alternatives to Violence Training in Bolivia.
29 June, 2008:
- Blue Moon Potluck Lunch
- Culminating Exercises for First Day School
- Called Meeting for Business at CHFM to follow meeting for worship. We hope to decide on a proposal about weekday tenants. Child care available.
8 July, 2008: Men's Support Group at meetinghouse, 7:00 p.m.
Quaker & Community Opportunities
Summer at Historic Fair Hill: Help neighbor kids garden, learn about nature, play non competitive games, do art projects, and read aloud. Saturdays, 123 and Sundays, 36, JuneOctober. Take the 23 bus to 2900 Germantown Ave, or drive and park on Cambria. Caretaker/activities leader Jessica Herwick will have the big gates open, give you a tour, and put you to work. Optional: work gloves and a game to share. The Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting has been invited to the summer festival on Saturday, July 19. Come enjoy a lovely day together, in the historic grounds with horse and carriage, games, and cookout. Questions: Jean Warrington 2158708348, www.fairhillburial.org
Alternatives to Violence (AVP): Basic
workshop: Pendle Hill, Sept.1214
Basic workshop: Casa Amistad, Sept.2628
2nd Level workshop: Casa Amistad, Nov. 79
Friends Counseling Service: Friends Counseling Service is a network of Quaker mental health professionals for Quaker members and attenders affiliated with PYM. Counselors are available with a variety of expertise and include psychologists, social workers, therapists, family therapists, and a psychiatrist. The mental health professionals in the Friends Counseling Service have been chosen for this service because of both their counseling experience and a commitment to Quakerism. Some financial support is available if needed. Both Betty Hartzell (therapist) and Sarah Whitman (psychiatrist) participate in the Friends Counseling Service. Although they don't provide services to those in our Meeting, either would be happy to share more info about this service or www.pym.org.
What to do with your old computer: Hazardous Waste drop off June 14, Northwest Transfer Station Domino and Umbria from 86 www.phila.gov/streets/hazardous_waste.html. June 14, Montgomery County Community College from 93 and August 2, Springfield High School (Haws Lane) 93 www.wsaemc.org OR consider recycling: www.ntronline.org/ or eleminc.com/computer_recycling.htm OR donate it: YouthBuild, the charter high school that John Gallery has been involved with, also takes donated computer equipment which the students learn to repair.
PYM & FGC Happenings
Friends General Conference: June 28July 5. Gathering of Friends: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Pennsylvania. "Courageously Faithful". www.fgcquaker.org/gathering
PYM Summer Sessions: July 30 August 3. DeSales University near Allentown PA. The theme is "Sharing Our Journeys: In Light, Love, and Peace." For details and online registration (May 15July 1), see the website: www.pym.org/annualsessions. The Education fund can be used to supplement attendance at Annual Sessions for those who cannot attend otherwise. Email Meg Mitchell mitchellmar@rcn.com.Requests need to be in by June 8.
One Book, One Yearly Meeting: In preparation for Summer Sessions of PYM, Friends are encouraged to read “One Another: simple conversations to restore hope to the future”, by Margaret J. Wheatley. This selection is inspired by the Summer Sessions theme: "Sharing Our Journeys: In Light, Love, and Peace." An alternative is offered for Friends of all ages, “The Other Way to Listen”, by Byrd Baylor. These books are available through QuakerBooks of FGC (8009664556). For more info, contact Christie DuncanTessmer, PYM Assoc. Secretary for Program & Religious Life (christiedt@pym.org; 2152417008).
PYM Annual Fund: The Annual Fund goal is $475,000. So far, we have raised $304,600, which leaves almost $171,000 left to raise. This is a matter of some urgency as the fiscal year ends June 30. We ask that you give from your heart, from your faith. Contact Wright Horne, Interim Director of Development, PYM (215) 2417115.
Quaker Quest Offered: PYM is offering the outreach program Quaker Quest to Monthly and Quarterly Meetings. For more info contact Lois & Harry Forrest at callighrf@medleas.com. For more info about Quaker Quest see: www.fgcquaker.org/quakerquest/.
"Hope Bulletin" Seeking Submissions: "Hope Bulletin" is the PYM Peace and Concerns Standing Committee newsletter to alert Friends to some of the many opportunities available in our region for promoting peace, justice and good stewardship of our planet. Submissions may be written in article form (limited to 350 words) or may be sent simply as complete sentences relevant to the topic. The deadline is the 15th of each month. Please send submissions to Editor Patricia Dallmann at patricia.dallmann@gmail.com or to Joan Broadfield, Peace and Justice Coordinator, at joanb@pym.org
Friends Employment Opportunities:
Program Assistant, Friends Relations Office, American Friends Service Committee. The complete job description is available on the AFSC Jobs Webpage.
Director: Burlington Meeting House and Conference Center. See the PYM website for application www.pym.org
Assistant Librarian: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Please visit www.pym.org for application or contact Ginny Connolly, Human Resources Coordinator, 2152417225 or humanresources@pym.org
Experienced Cook: Camp Onas. For more information contact Liz Cohen, 6108475858 or email at: onasforever@camponas.org
In our local neighborhood:
Benefit Neighborhood Interfaith Movement
(NIM) –
of which we are a member congregation – by
eating Monday, June 23 - Sunday, June 29 at the Trolley
Car Diner between 7 AM and 9 PM Monday – Friday
or 3 PM and 9 PM Saturday and Sunday, and a portion
of your check will go to support NIM and its wonderful
programs. Present the coupon (click here) to the
cashier, and the Trolley Car Diner will donate 20%
of your purchase to NIM. You may also stop by the
NIM office at 7047 Germantown Avenue to pick one
up, or call or email Eric Wilden at 215-843-5600,
Extension 104 or ewilden@nim-phila.org to have a
coupon sent to you.
An evening of jazz at The Manor at Chestnut Hill
The band "Snap" will perform at 7pm June 25 in the Manor's backyard at 495 E Abington Ave, Philadelphia PA 19118. Bring lawn chairs and they will provide lemonade and cookies.
Norris Square Neighborhood Project 35th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday June 28, 2008 4-8PM in the Project Gardens on N Palethorp Street between W Susquehanna and W Dauphin. This evening of Puerto Rican food, music, and culture benefits the project. Tickets are $50-75 and can be purchased at www.nsnp.eventbrite.com
Some Quaker Blogs of Interest
http://imperfectserenity.blogspot.com/
http://quakerreflections.blogspot.com/
http://www.quakerquaker.org/
http://quakeragitator.wordpress.com/
http://friendinneed.blogspot.com/
Queries: Peacemaking
1. How do we enter into and dwell in that condition which removes the occasion for war?
2. How do we keep the spiritual connection for our efforts in peacemaking? In other words, how does our worship ground and guide our witness?
3. How do our faith and our community help us face our fears of danger or failure?
4. How do we balance the courage to be faithful to our witness with openness to hear others, particularly to hear the truth from which their words come?
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting on Worship and Ministry, for the March Sessions on peace
Planning for Our Future: Building Update
Work continues in several directions on the building project. Following the presentation on May 6 by Jim Bradberry, the Client Committee is digesting Friends’ comments about the proposed design. To that end, they will host a worshipsharing evening at the meetinghouse on Thursday, June 12, at which Jim Bradberry will be present to listen. All Friends are invited to attend: those with concerns about the design as well as those with enthusiasm for the proposal. (Please request child care in advance: secretary@chestnuthillquakers.org)
Diane Dunning has begun work as the campaign coordinator. The Campaign Committee plans a meeting soon of campaign advisors; people who will help us raise money outside the meeting community.
The Coordinating Committee was charged at May monthly meeting with investigating further the details of involvement with Abington Friends. They are gathering information, and will present their findings at the June 15 business meeting. Phil Jones, clerk
Newsletter Content Editor: Abbe Forman
Newsletter Layout: Anne Bayless
Newsletter
advisory committee: Sarah Whitman, Karen Cromley,
Philip Jones