EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE
With the arrival of spring on the calendar, we look forward (eventually) to warmer weather. When it is nice outside, feel free to crack the windows open and let fresh air in! Also, the bistro table and chairs are back on the front porch, wistfully waiting for people to use them. The courtyard is available for your enjoyment, too. A Cooper’s hawk was often to be seen out there recently, but it probably continued its northward migration since then.
Speaking of the courtyard, there will be some disruption there this summer. The tunnel between the Meetinghouse and 1520 Race Street needs to be repaired. Work will start in the second half of June. We will keep you posted with more details when we know them.
— Chris Mohr, Executive Director
AROUND FRIENDS CENTER
PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE
The phone system has now been transferred from AFSC to Friends Center. Previously you didn’t need to dial “1” before a number in the (215) or (267) area codes, but now you do.
We still have to switch out some digital or analog phones for “IP” phones; stay tuned for dates.
Also, Friends Center’s main phone number, (215) 241-7000, will soon be changed to (215) 241-7100. We will let everyone know once we have a firm date set for the change.
CLOSED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK: Sat., Sept. 1
On Saturday, September 1, during Labor Day weekend, Friends Center needs to shut off the power to maintain our electrical switchgear. The Center will therefore be closed that day as well as on Monday, 9/3, Memorial Day.
- Click for full 2018 Holiday Schedule.
PARTNER NEWS
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Book Event!
Friday April 27th, 2018, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
@ Historic Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch St
$10 suggested donation
Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust invites you to enjoy an evening with historian Gary Nash, who will be talking about his new book, Warner Mifflin: Unflinching Quaker Abolitionist. Click for more info.
TENANT NEWS
Friends Child Care Center, 40th Anniversary Cocktail Reception & Auction
Friday, May 18th 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Historic Landmark Building
118 N. Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19102
http://friendschildcare.org/
Singing City Presents: Serene Mystics
Sunday, May 6th at 3 pm
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, 23 S. 38th St, Philadelphia PA 19104
Tickets: $25; $35 for preferred seating; $10 for students. A reception follows the concert.
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OUTSIDE EVENT
While not happening here at Friends Center, this event may be of interest to our community:
Old Pine at 250: Faith and Politics
Sunday, April 22nd 2018
Old Pine Presbyterian Church
412 Pine St, Philadelphia PA 19106
With Rev. Wilson Goode Sr., former Mayor of Philadelphia, and Ron Sider, professor at Palmer Theological Seminary & founder, Evangelicals for Social Action. A panel discussion on the relations between faith and political processes and the impact these have on social justice issues such as poverty, housing, and employment. Click for more info.