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The Quaker Hub for Peace and Justice in Philadelphia

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Job Announcement: Receptionist

May 16, 2023

New! Friends Center is hiring a Receptionist. Please read and share the Job Announcement.

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 April’s Tenant Newsletter: Guest galore, E-waste & Shredding, Fundraising Gala, Spring Social, and more
May 2023 Newsletter: Farewell, Hiring, Beloved Community, and News 

HOURS OF OPERATION

Open weekdays 7 am – 7 pm

CLOSED Saturday except by prior reservation for events

Open Sunday 10 am – 1 pm

Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting (CPMM) of Friends (Quakers) has resumed in-person meeting for worship on Sundays at 11 AM, with an option for online participation. Consult the CPMM website or contact the Meeting office for details.

Friends Center will post any further changes to its hours here and on our social media accounts.

Main Phone Number: (215) 241-7100

LATEST NEWS

  • September 2023 Tenant News:
    World Quaker Day | New Exhibit, New Staff, New Map
  • July 2023 Tenant News:
    Welcome, Carla! Plus PYM Annual Sessions, Quaker Podcasts
  • May 2023 Tenant News:
    Farewell, Jennifer! Plus: Hiring, Blessed Community, Partner and Tenant News

RSS Friends on 15th Podcast

  • Episode 8 – Friends Child Care Center January 17, 2020
  • Episode 8 – Friends Child Care Center January 17, 2020
  • Episode 7 – Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas (FWCC) December 20, 2019

A Quaker Space for Our Time

The theme of the August 2016 issue of Friends Journal magazine was "Quaker spaces." Featured: Friends Center: A Quaker Space for Our Time.

Chris Mohrchrism

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1501 Cherry Street
Philadelphia PA 19102
(215) 241-7100
Weekdays 7 am - 7 pm
Saturdays by reservation
Sundays 10 am - 2 pm
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