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Calendar Highlights:                                              

  • Sunday, December 2, Strengthening Our Nonviolent Muscles, part two. 11:45 a.m. in Whittier Room  and Craft Day in Rushmore Room (10:30 to noon)
  • Sunday evening, December 16, Meeting Christmas Pot luck and Carol Sing
  • Sunday, December 23, Christmas Pageant in Meeting for Worship
  • Friday, February 1, 2013, Deadline for giving, Matching 2-for-1 Donation Campaign

See recent Jumble Sale Photos 

Newsletter, December, 2012  

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Queries on Care for the Meeting Community  

Addressed to the Meeting:

  • Are love and unity maintained among us?

  • When conflicts exist, are they faced with patience, forbearance, and openness to healing?

  • Are avenues for exploring differences kept open?  

  • To what extent does our Meeting ignore differences in order to avoid possible conflicts? 

  • Is the Meeting a safe, loving place?  

  • When we become aware of someone’s need, do we offer assistance?  

  • Are the Meeting and its property physically accessible to all?  

  • Do all adults and children in our Meeting receive our loving care and encouragement to share in the life of our Meeting, and to live as Friends?  

  • Do we truly welcome newcomers and include them in the life of our Meeting community?   When a member’s conduct or manner of living gives cause for concern how does the Meeting respond?  

  • How does our Meeting keep in touch with all its members?

Addressed to the Individual:

  • Am I ready to offer assistance as part of my religious community serving its members? 

  • Am I equally willing to accept graciously the help of others? 

  • Do I recognize and face disagreements and other situations that put me in conflict with others? 

  • Do I manifest a spirit ready to give or receive forgiveness? 

  • Do I treat adults and children alike with respect and without condescension? 

  • Is my manner with visitors and attenders to my Meeting one of welcome?

 Queries on Care in Our Homes

 (This set of personal queries may be helpful for the family to consider within the family setting. Families may also wish to explore other General Queries as part of regular family worship.)  

  • Is my home a place where all members of the family receive affection and understanding, and where visitors are welcome? 

  • Do I choose recreation and a manner of living that enriches the body, mind, and spirit, and shows a high regard for family, community, and creation? 

  • Is our family prepared to discuss sensitive topics such as death, faith, money, even sex and drugs, in a manner that allows openness and honesty, and also direction? 

  • How do I help to arrange life at home so that there is an opportunity for all to learn and absorb by example what it means to live a life of Spirit-led commitment?

  from Faith and Practice of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 2002, pages 208 & 209

Draft Minutes of Swarthmore Monthly Meeting for Business  

held Sunday, November 11, 2012, (edited for the Web)  

The Meeting opened with a few moments of silent worship. Christine DeGrado, Clerk, presided. Among “moments of light” mentioned were the success of the Jumble Sale and today's surprise visit in Meeting for Worship of a large youth group from Durham Meeting in North Carolina .

The Queries on Spiritual Nurture, Ministry and Religious Education were read, contemplated and spoken to. Appreciation was expressed for the participation of our First Day School young Friends in Meeting for Worship each Sunday. They also serve as greeters in Whittier House before Meeting. A warm welcome was extended to our long-time First Day School teacher, Johanna Sibbett,who was with us today.

Minutes of the October Meeting for Business were perused and accepted with certain corrections as to the spelling of names.

Two Swarthmore College students—Maria Elena (M.E.) Covarrubias and Will Lawrence---spoke on behalf of a student group at Swarthmore which is trying to get the College to divest itself of investments in companies (including banks) which profit from the fossil fuel industry. They are working specifically to end investment in mountain top removal, a cause they share with EQAT.  This campaign is gaining support on a number of college campuses and draws inspiration from the successful divestment regarding South Africa some years ago. They would like the Meeting to support their efforts, mainly in providing overnight facilities and meeting rooms, when groups from other colleges visit the campus on February 22 and 23, 2013, for special lectures and programs forwarding the campaign. The Meeting approved and Mary Titus will coordinate with the schedule of other groups using Whittier House that weekend. It was also noted that over night hospitality could be made available in private homes, and that there are options for providing food as well.

Barbara Casini reported for Budget and Finance Committee: An Appeal letter has been sent out. Although the Meeting has switched to a new fiscal year, ending June 30, contributions are running behind. The Committee appreciates contributions made monthly, etc., as periodic giving helps the Meeting keep up with on-going expenses. Christine DeGrado spoke on the Necessitous Cases Fund. Since 2000  Meeting funds have been distributed, much of it in support of applications made to PYM’s John Martin Trust.  It was explained that after two requests from the same individual or family, a detailed account of one's financial situation is required.  The Meeting cannot support a request to the John Martin Fund or to the Meeting’s Necessitous Causes fund unless it is made in the context of a comprehensive financial plan on the part of those making application for funds.  Mary Lou Parker reminded us that distributions from the John Martin Fund are now considered loans.

Mary Lou Parker reported for Care and Counsel Committee: She read a letter from our College member Richard Monari thanking Care and Counsel Committee for their gift, A Quaker Reader, and expressing gratitude for the kindness of the Meeting. The Committee recommends Jan Alexander and Susan Dyson for membership. Approved. The transfer of Erica Muhlenberg to Kendal Meeting has been completed.

Barbara BurgerLentz reported on the Jumble Sale Committee: It was the best one in the last 4-5 years. All departments showed improved income. Hand made products by Meeting members were quite popular and it is hoped this area can be expanded. The Committee is especially appreciative to the Swarthmore College students who helped out and will send a letter of thanks. Twenty-three Strath Haven High School students provided much needed help in the week prior to the sale, and their assistance was greatly appreciated as well.

 Jinny and Rich Schiffer reported for First Day School Committee: PYM now has six electronic newsletters (Tread Letters) on various PYM interests including those of young Friends. One may sign up for these by visiting the PYM website at http://www.pym.org/threads/newsletters  Rich noted that several programs such as Faith and Play and Intergenerational Meeting for Worship, which our Meeting has already incorporated, were discussed at a recent Thread Gathering in West Chester at Westtown Meeting. A sense of mutual appreciation was expressed by the Committee and the Meeting for the acceptance of these new innovations. It is hoped that programs in the Quarter and for Junior and Senior High School students can be broadened.

Christine DeGrado spoke on developments regarding a Fund-Raising Committee or Working Group. Only Nancy Saunders has expressed firm commitment so far. Rich Schiffer and his son Chuckie expressed a willingness to work on such a group. Chuckie described a process for fundraising used at Junior Interim Meeting and his willingness to try it in our Meeting.

As to broadening the value of the Meeting, it was expressed that a number of members have special talents which could be offered to others in workshops as a learning experience, social experience, and fundraiser.

Mary Titus gave the Secretary's report: The Weight-Watchers Group from the College is in need of temporary space and will be using Whittier House until January.  They will be keeping their filing cabinet here too, in the hall closet.

There was brief discussion on advertising the Monthly Meeting agenda in advance. There was general feeling this should be done.  Mary Titus will attach the agenda to the announcements that she sends out on the Friday before Meeting for Business. Also, care should be taken that the e-mail and regular mailing lists of members of our community be safeguarded so as not be used for purposes of self-promotion.

Susan Larson announced that the Matching Fund Donation Campaign under Peace and Social Concerns Committee has been extended until February 1, 2013.

Paul Indorf spoke on his intention to visit Friends Committee on National Legislation  (FCNL) in Washington for their upcoming annual meeting and lobbying campaign. FCNL's current primary concern is with the Federal Budget and military spending. Suggestions were made (Price-Moore Fund, etc.) to help defray the registration fee.

  A short period of silent worship followed and the Meeting adjourned.

Submitted by Leslie Keighton, Recorder

 

General Swarthmore Meeting Announcements

Strengthening Our (Nonviolent) Muscles Part II

When: Sunday, December 2, at 11:45 a.m. in Whittier Room. 

At our first forum of this three part series, a group of lively and engaged Friends gathered in small groups to consider these two questions:  “Why do we tend to avoid conflict?” and “What gets in the way of our responding fruitfully?"

 Many responses were provided to these questions, including:  “We avoid conflict because we don’t know how to address it in a productive way,”  "We avoid conflict because we are afraid of making the situation worse,”  “We experience a range of emotions when confronted with difficult interactions, including self-criticism, judging others, loss of trust and not wanting to rock the boat,"  “There's a tension between wanting to reflect before jumping in and a belief in speaking our truth right as things happen,” and "People tend to assume we all agree, so those with minority opinions may either stay quiet and unheard, or they may even leave the community."

The second forum of this series, “Building on the Strengths We Have,” will consider the questions “Where do we as a Meeting have good conflict resolution abilities; and what could we do better?”

Come join the Worship and Ministry Committee team for another interesting and lively experience!

 

Craft Day

When: Sunday, December 2, 10:30 a.m. to noon

In past years, our annual “Craft Day” where children craft holiday decorations has been very well received, and many adult Friends have expressed interest in joining in the fun.  This year, instead of limiting the crafting to the time during Meeting for Worship, we will be extending the crafting in Rushmore room till about noon.  The children will begin crafting at about 10:30, after being presented the Godly Play Christmas Story.

  Submitted by Rich Schiffer, First Day School Committee

Christmas Pot luck and Carol Sing --- Mark your Calendars!

When: Sunday, December 16, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Please join us at our Meeting’s traditional evening Christmas pot luck and carol sing. It will be in Whittier House, Sunday, December 16, starting at 5:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m. This year we will be featuring a traditional turkey dinner – more details later.  The holiday tables will be decorated with hand-made candles, evergreens and holly. Peace and Social Concerns and the Care and Counsel Committees will be hosting the pot luck, and providing the Whittier-house-special punch, coffee and tea.

The Christmas tree in Whittier Room will be lighted and decorated with First Day School student’s hand-made decorations. The fireplace will be filled with lighted white candles, so there will not be any smoke curling back into the caroler’s eyes and vocal chords.    As usual, expect The We Three Kings-ton trio, the ever-lively “pop-up” Twelve Days of Christmas, and, the audience’s random selection of carols.  Bring your heartiest voices.

If you need a ride, please contact Mary at the Meeting Office. [email protected]   

Christmas Pageant

When: Sunday, December 23, at Meeting for Worship

This year, our traditional Christmas Pageant will be presented by the First Day School children during Meeting for Worship on Sunday, December 23.  A draft script has been prepared by Rich Schiffer and Lili BurgerLentz, and they look forward to working with the children to present to the Meeting.  At the December potluck, after the children eat, they will be excused to go rehearse the pageant.  If your child regularly attends First Day School , or would like to be part of the pageant regardless of FDS attendance, please come to the December Potluck, and the rehearsal that follows.

  Submitted by Rich Schiffer, First Day School Committee

 

Changes to the Newsletter are Coming Soon

  The Meeting is under the weight of the time, expense, paper and labor that goes into sending out paper copies of the newsletter.  We are aware of and grateful for the connection the newsletter maintains with all of our members and attenders, both near and far.  Nonetheless, given that almost all of our members have computer access, and given that going paperless would be consistent with our testimony on stewardship, the Meeting approved sending its newsletter out entirely by email, as well as continuing its present practice of having it available on its website.  We are aware that there are some in our Meeting who need to continue receiving a paper copy, and if you are one of them, please let us know. For everyone else who receives a copy of our paper newsletter, please let Mary Titus, our Meeting Secretary, know your e-mail address.  We hope that those who wish to continue receiving the newsletter please consider an additional donation to help defray the costs, but only if you are able.

The last large-scale paper newsletter will be the February, 2013 edition.

 

PYM Groups to Meet at Swarthmore Friends

Our Meeting is very pleased to host two PYM groups at our Meetinghouse in late December and early January.  On Thursday, December 27 through Sunday, December 30, the Young Friends (high school age) will be having their Christmas Gathering here; these high school Friends (and chaperones) include Lili BurgerLentz. 

  The following weekend, Friday, January 4 through Sunday, January 6, Young Adult Friends will once again have their Winter Retreat at our Meeting.  The Young Adult Friends, including Meeting member Elizabeth Piersol Schmidt, have had their winter retreat here for the past few years. 

Multi-Generational Worship Sharing (2nd Sundays, 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.)

Every 2nd Sunday, from 9:00-9:30 a.m., Friends are invited to gather in the Meetinghouse for an all-ages period of Worship Sharing.   We begin by settling in with a question, similar to the Queries found in Faith and Practice.  Since the beginning of the school year, we have considered some of the following questions:

  • How do we cooperate with people we don’t agree with?

  • What does it mean to treat others as brothers and sisters?

  • In our experience, what is the difference between pleasure and happiness?

  • In our experience, when and how do we feel joy?

  • Who or what in our lives do we owe special thanks to?

The First Day School Committee provides an adult to “clerk” the Meeting, and invites a child to join them.  In my experience, the vocal ministry that often rises from the children is uplifting, and provides an easy path to follow to hearing “that of God.”  For First Day School teachers, and others not able to attend Meeting for Worship at 10:00, this is an excellent opportunity to worship with others.

In December, during the Multi-Generational Worship Sharing, we will be considering the nature of a Parable, and a Godly Play story called, “The Parable of Parables.”  Please consider joining us. 

For those that enjoy singing, a group of Friends gathers at the piano following the Multi-Generational Worship Sharing at 9:30 a.m.

  Submitted by Rich Schiffer, First Day School Committee

 

Faith & Play (1st and 3rd Sundays)

A previous newsletter erroneously repeated last year’s schedule.  We extend our apologies for any confusion that may have created.  During the 2012-2013 series, we are presenting a group of Godly Play stories based on the Parables.  So far, we have explored the Parable of the Samaritan (Luke 10:30-35), and the Parable of The Mustard Seed (Matthew 24:32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19).  Future stories will include the Parable of the Leaven (Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21), the Parable of The Good Shepherd (Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:1-7), the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9), as well as the Christmas Story.

The Parables are different from previous stories that have been presented to the children, and they introduce the concept of metaphor, in a way unlike the stories of Early Friends, or others that have been presented.  For some children, the concept of metaphor is difficult to grasp at first.  We will be revisiting each story, to allow the understanding to deepen, and to help broaden the children's vocabulary for metaphor.  The goal is to give children the language tools to be able to speak to what is important to them.

If adults wish to participate in Faith & Play, please feel welcome to attend and be a silent witness to the work that the children do.  The story time is attended to in a spirit of worship, and the wondering period that follows is a time for the children to have their voices heard.   If you wish to discuss your reaction to the story, we ask that you speak privately with the Storyteller, or the Doorperson after the children are done their work.  

 

2-for-1 Campaign Deadline Extended

  The deadline for the 2012 Matching Fund Donation Campaign has been extended until February 1, 2012.  The contribution form was included in last month’s newsletter.  If you would like to contribute but need the form, please notify the Meeting Office [email protected]  and Mary will send you another form. 

Please be sure to submit donations to the working group or to the Meeting Office by February 1, 2013. The selections are listed below: 

1. Nonviolent  Peaceforce is working in partnership with local groups in conflict areas, currently in the Philippines , South Sudan and the Republic of Georgia . The Nonviolent Peaceforce applies proven nonviolent strategies to protect human rights, deter violence and help create space for local people there to negotiate peace.  It is an international nongovernmental organization which has had significant Quaker involvement in its foundation and leadership. www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org/

2. Protecting our Waters’ mission is to protect the rivers of Pennsylvania . It has led successful initiatives to defend our river basins from the environmental destruction of fracking.  This grassroots organization is based in Philadelphia .  It supports citizens in organizing to fight threats to drinking water, public health and the environment http://protectingourwaters.wordpress.com/about/

3. The Tibetan Association of Philadelphia works to preserve the Tibetan culture, language and religion in Philadelphia .  They work for justice for the people of Tibet .  Committed to non-violence, they promote the Dalai Lama’s message of love, compassion and kindness http://phillytibetans.com/

 For more information, contact Susan Larson through the Meeting Office, [email protected]

Thank You Corner

Thanks to:

  •           Everyone who worked to make our 2012 Jumble a successSee photos here.

  •           A special thank you to Michael Santiago, who put up and took down our big banner at Swarthmore Train station

  •           And to others who serve the Meeting in silent and unacknowledged ways

 

History of Swarthmore Friends Nursery School

A long-time member of the Friends Council on Education, Swarthmore Friends Nursery School opened it doors in 1949 as a kindergarten which operated as a part of our Meeting.  When the local public schools began to offer kindergarten, the school became a morning nursery school program for three and four year old children.  As a nursery school, it continued to operate as a part of the Meeting, and in accordance with Quaker principles.  It was supervised by a committee of Meeting members.  In the early 1970s, a pre-kindergarten program for four and five year olds was added. 

In 2004, the school began the legal process of formally separating itself from the Meeting.  Incorporation was completed in 2009, and since then the school has been supervised by a board of directors rather than a committee. Under the bylaws adopted by the board, a substantial number of board members must be members of the Meeting, and the majority of board members must be Quakers.  The nursery school continues to operate under the care of the Meeting, as it did before incorporation. 

This year, 105 children are enrolled in the school.  They participate in a variety of activities, which include music, stories and language, science exploration, cooking, art, creative movement, free and structured play, walks on the college grounds, and special programs and performances which occur throughout the year.  The school’s mission statement reflects its strong commitment to Quaker values and beliefs.  Swarthmore Friends Nursery School strives to be a welcoming and supportive learning community for all children, and is known for welcoming children who have special learning needs. 

  Submitted by Barbara Blake, Nursery School Board of Directors

 

  November at Swarthmore Friends Nursery School

  By now, the children will have shared a Thanksgiving feast at school which was prepared by all of the classrooms.  The threes will have brought trail mix, the fours will have made corn muffins and the fives will have prepared homemade apple sauce.  We will be busy in the next few weeks preparing for a holiday program.  We invite all of the families to join us for a Carol Sing on the morning of December 14th.  Meeting members are always welcome to come join us in singing holiday songs and eating special treats prepared by the families.  Our programs take place at 9:30, 10:00, and 10:30 a.m. 

We’ve started selling flowers for our annual Poinsettia Sale.  Order forms are available in the Meeting Office. [email protected]   The plants range in price from $4 to $30 and will available for pick-up on December 3rd and 4th.  For more information please contact parent coordinator, Julie McHugh, through the Meeting Office.  

Cooking for the Homeless Notes

Every evening a meal is served at the homeless shelter at 63rd and Market Street in Upper Darby .  Most nights, over one hundred men, women and children gather there to gratefully accept a hearty meal prepared by a faith-based group from the Community.  On the third Saturday of each month, Swarthmore Friends serve their “Quaker Stew” as well as sandwiches, coffee, juice, cookies, fruit, and most importantly, a Friendly smile and warm wishes.  The meal is always deeply appreciated, and clearly much needed.

Each month, about a dozen volunteers from our Meeting prepare the meal, and another half dozen go over to the Life Center of Delaware County to serve.  Others do the shopping and preparation.  We’d like to ask your help with a financial contribution.

We feed over a hundred people and offer “seconds” to all; no one goes away hungry.   Beyond that, our contribution of food and labor is matched with grants from the Federal government that are used to run the shelter.

Each contribution that you make, when combined with our volunteer efforts, helps provide a meal for someone in our community, and also helps the Life Center Shelter.  If moved, please help us to continue to serve our community in this way. 

Cooking for the Homeless core group has agreed to meet the second Monday of each month in the Meeting Office at 7:00 p.m.  All interested are most welcome.  We are hoping to have a chef preside at each Cooking for the Homeless Saturday.  If you are willing to tackle this role, please let Susan Larson know.  Training will be provided.  Kitchen help and PBJ makers are always appreciated.  Or if you’d like to join in serving our Upper Darby friends, come to the Meetinghouse at 5:45 p.m. the evening of Cooking for the Homeless (please let us know you’re coming).

Submitted by Susan Larson and Paul Indorf

 

Chester Children's Chorus Presents Winter Concerts  

The Chester Children’s Chorus will give two free, family-friendly concerts Saturday, December 8, 2012, at St. Luke’s C.C. Church in Chester and Saturday, December 15, at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Media. The St. Mary Magdalen concert is co-sponsored by Reformation Lutheran Church , Media. Both concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. 

The chorus, directed by founder, John Alston, and assistant music director, Dan Beal, will be performing a program of classical music including Handel’s “Hallelujah” Chorus and original gospel music, focusing on themes of love, joy and generosity.

The chorus includes boys and girls 8- to 18-years-old from the Chester Upland school district. Students are auditioned in the spring and participate in a year-round music education and academic enrichment program.

Both concerts are free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to support the chorus program. More information is available at http://www.swarthmore.edu/Humanities/music/ccc/ , or by phone at 610-328-8286.

 

Wider News from Friends

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting  (PYM) News

 To view PYM News in its entirety, go to www.pym.org. for a complete list of activities.

1. Young Friends Christmas Gathering, December 27-30, (6:00 p.m. Thursday to noon Sunday) at Swarthmore Friends Meeting, Swarthmore PA.  Topics will include Sexuality and Relationships, being in relationships and being in community.  For Young Friends entering 9th through college age.  Let's talk about ... relationships, romance, infatuation, attraction, love, respect, lust, truth, myths, media hype, peer pressure, limits, boundaries, harassment, exploitation, rape, gender roles, sexual identity, trans sexuality, homophobia, risk, vulnerability, responsibility, pregnancy, contraception, abortion, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, AIDS, emotional and spiritual health, double messages and double standards ... Let's talk about sex!  For more information see the http://www.pym.org/event/young-friends-christmas-retreat or contact Cookie Caldwell [email protected]

2. Tuition Aid Applications for Friends Children in Friends Schools Applications are available beginning in November. Please see the website http://www.friendseducationfund.org/  Families should have applications filled out by December 1.  Please complete the forms and ensure that your Meeting signs them. Questions: Christie Duncan-Tessmer, Associate Secretary for Program and Religious Life, [email protected] 

Upcoming Programs at Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill, a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, offers programs throughout the year on Quaker faith and practice.  For more information visit www.pendlehill.org  or call ext. 3 at (610) 566-4507 or (800) 742-3150.

Listed below are a few of Pendle Hill’s upcoming events. Please view the entire program at www.pendlehill.org

  • December 7-9, Advanced Healing of Mind, Body, and Spirit, with Max Muenke and Bradley Leeper

  • Call for dates: Open Heart, Peaceful Mind, a Retreat for Rest and Reflection, with Valerie Brown.

  • December 28 to January 1, 2013. Celebrate the New Year by the experience and study of music, and relaxing mindfulness

  • New Year's Eve Celebration, alcohol-free evening with Chamber Concert and candlelight Meeting for Worship

 

December, 2012, Calendar

Date Time Event
Saturday, December 1 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Peace and Social Concerns Committee in Meeting Office
12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Chester Children's Chorus in Rushmore Room
Sunday, December 2 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Worship and Ministry Committee in Meeting Office
9:30 to 10: 00 a.m. Student Breakfast in Rushmore Room*
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Hymn singing in Meetinghouse*  
 

10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Meeting for Worship in Meetinghouse*    

10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Faith and Play in Whittier House
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Childcare in upstairs Whittier House*
10:30 a.m. to noon Craft fair in Rushmore Room
 

11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Library Committee in Library

11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Fellowship Time in Rushmore Room*
11:45 to 1:00 p.m. Adult Religious Education in Whittier Room, Strengthening Our Nonviolent Muscles, part II
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Whittier Knittiers in Meeting Office
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Piano recital in Whittier Room
Monday, December 3 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. First Day School Committee in Meeting Office
Thursday, December 6 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Quakers on Campus in Meetinghouse
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Care and Counsel Committee in Meeting Office
Saturday, December 8 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. Royal Scottish Country Dancers in Rushmore Room
Sunday, December 9 Similar Sunday Schedule as above*
9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Intergenerational Worship Sharing in Whittier Room
11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meeting for Business in Whittier Room
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Musicale in Whittier Room
Monday, December 10 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cooking for the Homeless Core group in Meeting Office
Thursday, December 13 9:30 to noon Library Committee in Library
Friday, December 14 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.  Nursery School Holiday Program in Whittier Room
Saturday, December 15 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cooking for the Homeless, Whittier House
Sunday,  December 16 Similar Sunday Schedule* 
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Faith and Play in Whittier House
5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Meeting Christmas Pot luck and Carol Sing hosted by Care and Counsel; and Peace and Social Concerns Committees
Tuesday, December 18 noon Newsletter deadline
Thursday, December 20 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Newsletter folding party in Whittier Room
Sunday, December 23 Similar Sunday Schedule* 
FDS Christmas Pageant in Meeting for Worship
Monday, December 24 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Budget and Finance Committee, TBA
Thursday, December 27 3:00 p.m. overnight PYM Young Friends Christmas Gathering, Meetinghouse, Whittier Room, Rushmore Room, kitchen
Friday, December 28 all day and night PYM Young Friends Christmas Gathering
Saturday, December 29 all day and night PYM Young Friends Christmas Gathering
Sunday, December 30 Similar Sunday Schedule* 

 

Swarthmore Monthly Meeting

  • Christine DeGrado, Clerk of the Meeting;

  • Leslie Keighton, Recording Clerk;

  • Stephen Weimar, Treasurer;

  • Susan Edwards, Clerk of Worship & Ministry Committee;

  • John McKinstry, Clerk of Care and Counsel Committee;

  • Mary Titus, Meeting Secretary 

  • Meeting telephone and voice mail: 610-328-8699 

  • Meeting e-mail address: [email protected] 

  • Web: http://swarthmore.quaker.org 

  • Office hours: Tuesday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.