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Friends Center

The Quaker Hub for Peace and Justice in Philadelphia

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QuakerSpeak Videos Filmed at Friends Center

QuakerSpeak is a video project of Friends Publishing Corporation, the publisher of Friends Journal magazine, as well as a YouTube channel, with over 2 million views.

Many of the videos have been filmed in whole or in part here at Friends Center. Below are links to some of them.

Being God’s Hands

Quaker Spiritual Disciplines

Why I Am a Quaker

How a Small Group of Quaker Activists Took on PNC Bank and Won

Glossary of Common Quaker Terms

HOURS OF OPERATION

As of October 2022, Friends Center is open weekdays 7 am – 7 pm.

We remain CLOSED Saturdays except by prior reservation for events.

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

  • January 2023 Tenant News:
    Welcomes and Farewells, Black Quaker Film Festival, Funding for Social Justice
  • November 2022 Tenant News:
    Author Event, Sleepout with Covenant House, Decolonizing Thanksgiving, Leaders for Liberation
  • October 2022 Tenant News:
    Child Care Center grand opening, fall Continuing Sessions, Singing a Dream, and Help with Re-Entry

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.

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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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