Children at Meeting (Sunday School)
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York Friends Meeting
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First Day (Sunday):
In
light of health needs of some members and attenders, York Meeting
requests that those joining us for activities, including worship,
refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, or other products containing
strong fragrances.
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Upcoming Events: REDLANDS
WORK DAY …to
help with our stewardship responsibilities at that
historic meetinghouse and cemetery. There is no running water or
electricity, but there will be a port-a-potty. Friends who wish to camp
over
night can do so at the meetinghouse or in the nearby Pinchot State
Park. where
there are camping facilities of all kinds, tent sites, yurts and deluxe
cabins,
etc. Al Griest is preparing the windowsills for painting and all of the
920 sq
feet of woodwork needs to be primed and painted as well as the iron
fence
around the cemetery. Friends should be prepared to come with gloves,
scrapers,
paint brushes, drop cloths, and ladders including extension ladders.
Menallen
Meeting will provide water and fruit for Saturday, other plans for food
are
being made by the Quarter, contact Andy Hoover, quakers@pa.net or
Leada Dietz, leadadietz@epix.net Annual
homecoming picnic Annual
homecoming picnic in the back yard at the
Meetinghouse, grilled meat and vegetable entrees provided. Bring a
salad or dessert
to share.
Bring
your voice and
your friends and family and join the fun, Check back for exact time and
more
details Second
Annual retreat -
“Refreshing Our Friendships” Millers’
retreat center, 1124 Lake Road, Spring Grove, PA
(same place as last year) Saturday evening—inter-generational
activities,
camping overnight available; Sunday all day, three spiritually
refreshing
workshops for adults with children's activities available. Breakfast
and lunch
provided. Suggested donation $10 per person, $25 for a family,
scholarships available
Check
back for more details |
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New and Noteworthy:
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Recent Events: First
Friday - York Voices Playback Theatre Performance
Friday,
June 04, 2010, 8PM;
community sing 6-7PM Join
us for an evening of
high drama as the River Crossing Playback ensemble performs the stories
of your
neighbors - and maybe even your own! Playback
Theatre brings to
life the stories of its audience through a compelling and
suspense-filled
improvisational process. One thing is certain; there never was - and
never will
be - a show like this one. The
special First Friday
event is held in the heart of downtown York's art district on an
evening with
lots to do. See also http://downtownyorkpa.com and most of all, come
see for
yourself! The
River Crossing
Playback Theatre ensemble was formed in 2007 to build bridges in
communities
throughout South Central Pennsylvania through the respectful enactment
of real
life stories. You can invite their unique and powerful performances and
workshops to your community, organization, special event or place of
worship. See also:
http://rivercrossing.jubileearts.net or contact csfitz@jubileearts.net A
wonderful addition to
our First Friday Playback Theater event at 8pm--Ruth Fitz will be
leading an
intergenerational community building sing-along from 6-7 pm--bring your
voice
and your friends and family and join the fun, then stay for the
Playback
experience. Wednesday,
June 16, 2010,
7-8:30pm, or Sunday, June 20, 9:30-11am Driving
west on
Philadelphia Street in York, about midway between Beaver St. and
Pershing Ave
sits an historic (1766) Quaker Meeting House. Have
you ever wondered if anything is still going on
in there? Here is
an opportunity to come and see the Meeting House and to learn more
about the
faith and practices of the people who still meet there. On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7-8:30pm, or Sunday, June 20, 9:30-11am, you are invited to a presentation: “Who Are the Quakers?” The power point based presentation will include short sketches of some better known historical Quaker figures as well as an overview of what beliefs, faith, and practices sets Quakerism apart from other denominations and sects. Learn more about Quaker worship, decision making, testimonies, queries, and more. A question and answer period will follow. First Night Celebration: Ring in the New Year Thursday, December 31, 2009 7 PM - 12PM Our very own Ed and Fran Norton will once again delight us with light classical music and wit, with performances at 7 pm, 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. They will have some copies of their CD for sale (part of the proceeds benefit the Peace Building Fund). This event is open to the public. Join us for light refreshments, warm drinks, and good company. All are welcome!
A Night of Music for Peace Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM Ruth
Fitz, Fred Ritz, and friends will team up for a night of Music for
Peace at the Friends’ (Quaker) Meeting House. Ruth Fitz (vocals,
guitar), Fred Ritz (keyboard, accordion), and friends will bring an
evening of engaging entertainment—from spirituals to
foot-stomping fun. Film - Flow Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM York Friends (Quaker) Meeting challenges the York Community to move “Beyond An Inconvenient Truth” to actions that help to heal and sustain our environment through a film and simple supper series held at the Meetinghouse, 135 West Philadelphia St., York. The third event in this series will be on June 7, 2009 beginning with a simple supper at 6 pm, followed by a movie called "Flow." "Flow" is an award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis. Suggested donation is $10.00 per person. Reservations are requested by calling either 515-0631 or 848-6781. Quaker Quest - one day training Saturday, June 6, 2009 9 am to 4 pm at York Friends Meeting Join
us for a taste of QUAKER QUEST, an exciting new
program of Quaker outreach and advancement, created in England and
spreading
throughout the United States. The full-day preparatory workshop
will be
facilitated by FGC staff. Third Annual
Native Plant Sale
Proceeds will benefit our monthly science education outreach to McKinley Elementary 4th graders. This is part of a Go Green Celebration on Beaver St., complete with many other activities. For more information about the celebration, see http://www.sweetmelissasdream.com/gogreen.html Film - Livable Landscapes: By Chance or By Choice? Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 6:00 PM York Friends (Quaker) Meeting challenges the York Community to move “Beyond An Inconvenient Truth” to actions that help to heal and sustain our environment through a film and simple supper series held at the Meetinghouse, 135 West Philadelphia St., York. The second event in this series will be on April 19, 2009 at 6 pm with a simple meal prepared from locally grown food, followed by a movie called “Livable Landscapes: By Chance or By Choice?” and a panel discussion. Suggested donation is $10.00 per person. Reservations are requested by calling either 515-0631 or 848-6781. Film - Kilowatt Ours Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM York Friends (Quaker) Meeting challenges the York Community to move “Beyond An Inconvenient Truth” to actions that help to heal and sustain our environment through a film and dinner series held at the Meetinghouse, 135 West Philadelphia St., York, beginning February 8 2009 at 6 pm with a simple meal prepared from locally grown food and a movie called “Killowatt Ours.” Suggested donation is $10.00 per person and reservations are requested by calling either 515-0631 or 848-6781. Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Ending Torture York Friends Meeting of
the
Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) joins faith groups across the
nation in
responding to the call from the National Religious Campaign Against
Torture
(NRCAT) to observe ten days of prayer from Jan 11 to Jan 20 to end
torture. They invite all concerned citizens to join them at |
