Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Arch Street Quakers)
Invitation to Worship
We are now holding In Person Meeting for Worship every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM:
MMFP welcomes vaccinated members and attenders of the MMFP faith community to worship on First Day provided they wear a mask while in the Meeting House. We look forward to welcoming others when circumstances allow.
Therefore, we request all friends interested joining us for in person worship - please email the link here for with the Clerk of Worship and Ministry prior to planning to attend.
Thank you for your understanding - we are eager to have many new friends join us soon - as conditions allow.
Meanwhile join us virtually!
Virtual Meeting for Worship
We hold virtual Meeting for Worship via Zoom, twice a week:
On Sunday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 AM and
on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 PM to share with each other and then settle in to silent worship from 6 to 6:30 PM.
All are welcome !
Click for instructions on how to join us for Virtual Meeting for Worship.
Weekly Bulletin
We email the Zoom links for virtual meetings and and share updates in the MMFP Weekly Bulletin.
Sign up to start receiving the MMFP Weekly Bulletin! Email our outreach/welcoming committee: welcome at archstreetfriends dot org to be forwarded a copy (which will include a link to subscribe). Or email the MMFP office secretary office at archstreetfriends dot org. Thanks!
Seeking More Information?
If you are seeking more information about us, please email the secretary by using the "contact us" link on this page. Your message may be forwarded to someone who can best respond, so please allow several days for a reply. If you would like to follow us socially, follow on Facebook.
If you'd like to see the Quaker (not public facing) content on this website, you'll have to sign up first with the Quaker Cloud. Go to "Resources" on our top menu bar, click on "How to create a Quaker Cloud account" and follow the steps. Meeting members should send a request to our administrator in order to access private content.
Meeting Times
First Day (Sunday) 10:30 AM - Both Zoom and In person options through 9/5/2021.
As of 7.30.2021, the in person Meeting for Worship is open to vaccinated members and attenders, who are able to wear masks.
All may attend the Zoom option!
Mid-week meeting: Via Zoom only at this time. Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
What's New
Supporting the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia.
MMFP needs and appreciates your financial contributions to support our many activities and commitments.
https://www.friendsjournal.org/watering-our-quaker-roots/
In his article (link above), MMFP member Paul Laskow explains the stewardship of a historical trust under the care of the monthly meeting, originally intended for Black students at Anthony Benezet's school. Benezet was a member of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting in the late eighteenth century.
Adult Religious Education will be held after worship on every 4th First Day. Stay tuned after Zoom Meeting for Worship. All are welcome. Contact Lois W. with questions.
The historic building and grounds are owned by the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM), and managed by the ASMH Preservation Trust.
MMFP and Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting (CPMM) are in a care relationship with Friends Select School, and each monthly meeting is responsible for
There is a group of Quakers in Indiana who have figured out a way to convert a bit of trash into changed lives.
Worship with us!
First Day (Sunday) 10:30 AM - Both Zoom and In person options through 9/5/2021.
As of 7.30.2021, the in person Meeting for Worship is open to vaccinated members and attenders, who are able to wear masks.
All may attend the Zoom option!
Mid-week meeting: Via Zoom only at this time. Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 6:30 PM.
Worship Opportunities
Find a Quaker Meeting near you
Books and Pamphlets about Friends
Challenge Racism
Build Intergenerational Community
Spiritual Deepening Library
Sign up for Gathering information
About FGC
Publish with FGC
Donate