An Invitation to Worship
You are Welcome Here
Welcome to the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia, also known as Arch Street Friends thanks to the location of our Meeting House on Arch Street in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood. Arch Street Friends offer unprogrammed Meeting for Worship twice a week to gather as Friends in silent worship. Join us on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am in person, or on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm on Zoom. Information about how to participate with us in Worship can be found in our Calendar.
Upcoming Events
Sun October 25
Fall Walking Series
9:30-10:30am
Venue: Arch Street Meeting House
Enjoy the cooler weather and deepen connections on our fall walking series. Gather at the meeting house at 9:30, pair up with someone you don't know well, and take a 45-minute walk through Old City. Each group chooses their own route and returns in time for Meeting for Worship.
This is an easy, low-pressure way to have a longer one-on-one conversation with a Friend and get to know others in our community. Complimentary coffee and disposable cups will be provided by the Outreach Committee.
RSVPs are encouraged but not required (however, RSVPs allow us to plan for enough coffee or to alert interested folks if the weather looks bad). We look forward to walking with you! RSVP here >>
Sun October 25
Meeting for Worship | In Person
10:30-11:30am
Venue: Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19106
We gather in-person for unprogrammed meeting for worship at 10:30 am on Sunday mornings, intending to open ourselves wholly to the Divine Spirit, which we believe is within and beyond each person. We welcome all newcomers and visitors to join us, and a greeter will be on hand to welcome you as you arrive and help you get oriented. Visit our Invitation to Worship page for an introduction on how we gather in worshipful silence and what to expect when you join us.
Our meeting provides free childcare, and following the rise of meeting, we provide refreshments to enjoy each other's fellowship after worship.
Sun October 25
The Impact of William Penn and His Holy Experiment: Then and Now
1:00-2:30pm
Venue: Arch Street Meeting House
After more than 250 years, what are William Penn’s enduring contributions? How did Penn’s Quaker values inform his understanding? Where did the Holy Experiment succeed and where did it fall short? What would Penn make of Philadelphia, his “Greene Country Towne,” today?
Hear from a panel of Quakers reflecting on different lenses of this legacy, followed by audience Q&A.
RSVP encouraged, free to attend. RSVP Here >>
All are welcome: Quakers, members of the interfaith community, and the general public alike. Friends and guests are also invited to join the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia for Meeting for Worship at 10:30 am and lunch at 12 pm prior to the program as a chance to experience Quaker worship firsthand before the panel's discussion of Quaker values and Penn's legacy.
Arch Street Meeting House is an active worship space and museum dedicated to Quaker history. It stands on property William Penn deeded to Philadelphia Quakers, making it a fitting home for this conversation about his legacy.
This program is organized through Interfaith Philadelphia’s 2026 series, ‘Religious Freedom: Then & Now.’
You can find us at:
320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
We meet:
- Every Sunday at 10:30am to 11:30am
- Every Wednesday at 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Our phone number:
(215) 625-0627
Children's Meeting:
Children's Meeting is held First, Second, and Third Sunday of each month (September through June) from 10:30 am–11:15 am and is open to the children of all members, attenders, and visitors. Childcare is available on Sundays for younger children. Children's Meeting and Childcare are both free to caregivers.
Accessibility:
✓ Hearing loop
✓ Wheelchair access
✓ Wheelchair accessible toilet
✓ Parking
Free year-round childcare provided during Sunday worship; younger children welcome even if not in Children’s Meeting.
Wheelchair accessible entrance and restroom; hearing loop available; free limited parking on site during worship.
Meeting for Business on 3rd Sundays (September – June), preceded by potluck. Adult Education typically offered on 4th Sundays (September – June).
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For any questions about the Weekly Bulletin, contact office@archstreetfriends.org.
Seeking Information about the Historic Arch Street Meeting House?
If you are looking for information on public visiting hours, rentals, or FAQs about the Meeting House, please visit Historic Arch Street Meeting House. The Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust operates the Arch Street Meeting House as a historic site on behalf of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Arch Street Friends) is a separate organization and does not handle the operations of the historic property.