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
Wed May 13
Midweek Meeting for Worship | Via Zoom
5:30-6:30pm
Venue: Virtual Meeting for Worship
Join Online Meeting (available shortly before event)
Midweek Meeting for Worship begins at 5:30 pm. Please note that the 'Join Online Meeting' link is only clickable the day of Meeting for Worship.
The Zoom room will open at 5:25 pm, with Meeting for Worship beginning at 5:30 pm and lasting for 45 minutes. Joys and Sorrows as well as Announcements will follow Meeting, with the Zoom worship to culminate at 6:30pm.
Messages must come from the heart and be understood to fit in with the prayerfulness of the meeting. Only one, we listen in silence and do not respond verbally. If you have a message that does not seem to you to be inspired, you will be invited to share it at the rise of Meeting for Worship.
We welcome newcomers and visitors to join us.
Sun May 17
Spring Walking Series
9:30-10:30am
Venue: Starting Location: Arch Street Meeting House
Celebrate spring by participating in finale date of our spring walking series. We will gather at the meeting house at 9:30 AM and pair up for a 30-45 minute walk through Old City (each pair chooses their own route!) before returning for Meeting for Worship.
This is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our community, engage in meaningful conversation, and enjoy the warmer weather. You might just get to know someone in our Quaker community better as you stroll. 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 alert interested folks if the weather looks bad.) We look forward to walking with you! RSVP Here >>
Sun May 17
Children's Meeting
10:30-11:30am
Venue: Arch Street Meeting House, Second Floor
Children's Meeting is our version of Sunday School or First Day school and is overseen by a certified instructor. Geared towards a large range of ages—from Pre-K through 8th Grade—we offer a fluid curriculum perfect for regular attendance or drop ins.
Children's Meeting is held on the First 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. Children will be engaged so caregivers can attend Meeting for Worship. Children will join worship for the last 15 minutes.
Lesson Plan: To be announced
Children's Meeting is offered at no cost to caregivers. Free childcare is also available onsite for younger children. Please see Children's Meeting for full details. We ask that all children not participating in Children's Meeting or childcare to join their parents in Meeting for Worship. No children should be left unattended in the meeting house.
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
First Day (Sunday): 10:30am, In Person. Midweek Meeting (Wednesday), 5:30pm via Zoom. For In-Person Worship: Childcare provided, parking available, and hospitality at the rise of meetings on Sundays.
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:
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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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.