February 2003

February 2003
1	Sat	9 am	BQM Budget & Nominating at Makefield Meeting.
1	Sat	1:00 pm	God’s Love Lutheran Church in Newtown: “Kids and the Choral Society.”
3	Mon	7:30 pm	White Racial Profiling in America at Arch Street Mtg.
7	Fri	7 pm	Songbird Coffeehouse at Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow.
7-9			Lambertville/New Hope Winter Festival.
7-9			Pendle Hill: Mindfulness Meditation and the Quaker Testimonies.
9	Sun	2 pm	Pebble Hill Church: “You Can’t Do That on Broadway.”
13	Thurs	7:30	BQM Oversight Committee meets at Buckingham Meeting.
14	Fri	6 pm	Bucks Quarterly Worship & Ministry meets at Buckingham Meeting. Bring a dish to share.
16	Sun	9-3	Bucks Quarterly Meeting at Solebury Meeting.
21 & 22		8 pm	George School Musical Theater Class presents the Three Penny Opera.
23	Sun	10:30 am	Buckingham Friends Meeting National Historic Landmark Celebration.
Looking Ahead
March 3		Why Racial Justice Matters for White Folks at Arch Street Meetinghouse.
March 27-30		PYM Annual Sessions at Arch Street Meetinghouse.
April 7		Economic Justice & Gender: A Borderlands Perspective at Arch Street Meetinghouse.
May 2-4		The Costs of Racial Justice at Arch Street Meeting.
June 5-8		Fellowship of Reconciliation Facilitator Training at Kirkridge Center.

PYM Budget Constraints

Due to budget constraints, Yearly Meeting will NOT be at Wilson College. We will be holding sessions from Thursday through Sunday in late March (27-30) at Arch Street Meetinghouse.

Pebble Hill Church

Philip Rose, Broadway producer and author of “A Raisin In the Sun and Other Theatrical Improbabilities” will speak at Pebble Hill Church on Feb 9 at 2 pm. Philip Rose, Broadway Producer and author of “You Can’t Do That On Broadway.” will discuss his book and his experiences producing “A Raisin in the Sun” and other shows. The film version of A Raisin in the Sun will be shown and then Philip Rose will answer questions. Call 215-348-3428. $10

Peace Pals

Ann D’Silva and John Bailey will teach you how to do juggling. Ann and John have been doing this for a long time now. They know all the tricks. If you have seen this before, it’s another chance to hone your skills. If you don’t know how to juggle, you will learn it easily.

The date is Sat, February 15, 2003. Peace Pals begins at 7 pm. Parent pick-up is 9:00 pm. You won’t need a permission form if you were there previously. If you’re coming for the first time, don’t forget to have your parent fill out the permission form. Bring a friend!

Fellowship of Reconciliation Facilitator Training

Janet Chisholm will be the facilitator. The training is designed to prepare Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) facilitators to conduct sessions on active nonviolence in their communities. Participants will be individuals committed to peace and justice, who have some experience facilitating groups, and are available to lead some sessions based on this model. The program is from Thurs-Sunday, and will be at Kirkridge Center June 5-8, 2003, beginning at 6:30 pm through Sunday lunch. Space limited to 20 persons. Call 1-845-358-4601 or 1-610-588-1793.

Free Clinic of Doylestown Dental Program

The program provides free services to low income adults who meet financial and program guidelines, available for Doylestown, Upper Black Eddy, Warminster, New Hope, and Silverdale. Free dental care for children and adults: 1-800-347-6803 or 215-345-2410.

Lambertville * New Hope Winter Festival

This festival will be on February Fri 7 - Sun 9. On Friday, Annie Haslam and her five-piece band will perform material from her 25-album career. Annie has performed with the London & New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Carnegie Hall, and the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, if available. It will be at the New Hope/Solebury School from 8 pm-10 pm. The Winter Festival Parade starts with the 1 mile fun Walk/Run, followed by the music of local marching bands, Philadelphia Mummers String Bands, antique cars and more. There will be the Village SnowFolk Art Exhibition created by local artists and students from New Hope/Solebury and West Amwell Elementary Schools, at First Baptist Church, 57 Bridge St. and more. Info:http://www.winterfestival.net/

Special Events at the New Hope-Solebury Library

The Library is pleased to present a special evening of poetry featuring Terry Culleton (George School) and Lynn Levin, on Friday, Feb 7th at 7:30 pm. Terry and Lynn have both served Poets Laureate of Bucks County and both have been widely published and acclaimed. They will read their elegant, lyrical and often humorous verse in their first-ever joint appearance.

Derek Fell, on Tues, Feb 18, at 7:30 pm, will present a slide lecture showing his own award-winning gardens in Tinicum Township through four seasons, and will discuss how his hands-on gardening experience helps him produce his beautiful books. He is also a photographer and is well-known for his books about the French Impressionist painters.

Pen Pals for Prisoners on Death Row

The Peace & Service Committee of Haverford Meeting has received a list of prisoners on death row in Pennsylvania. They are asking for volunteers to be pen pals to one of these prisoners and start a regular correspondence. As a seasoned writer said, it is one of the most meaningful tasks she performs. Don’t miss this chance to bring just a little ray of light to the darkness of death row isolation. Correspondence can be a form of visiting and much simpler. When you sign up you will be given a list of guidelines to follow. Please contact Anna Colosi for a pen pal or more information by email at alosi@aamco.com or by telephone at 1-610-446-8005.

Waging Peace in Wartime: Strategy & Vision Workshop

Unite for Peace is teaming up with Training for Change to provide a workshop for activists to think long term about the strategy and vision of the peace movement. As the United States heads toward war, local activists gather to acknowledge ancestors and plot a new course - from tired outbursts to strategic campaigns and sustainable activism. New ideas, fun, food, honesty, disagreement, community. It will be led by George Lakey, with other co-facilitators. Date is Feb 1-2. Sat 1:30 pm-9:30 pm / Sun 10 am-6:30 pm. Register now for the conference. Call 215-241-7035.

Pendle Hill: Mindfulness Meditation and the Quaker Testimonies

This is a retreat for Educators, and co-sponsored with Friends Council on Education, on Feb 7-9, 2003. Speakers will be Richard Brady and Irene McHenry. Richard teaches mathematics at Sidwell Friends and is a Buddhist. Irene is the executive director of Friends Council on Education. Her spiritual faith and practice integrate Quakerism, Judaism and Buddhist meditation. Info: 610-566-4507, ext 142 or mailto:registrar@pendlehill.org

Pendle Hill Job Opening: Coordinator of Short Term Educational Programs

The Coordinator will work with the Dean in planning and implementing the Pendle Hill curriculum, with particular responsibility for shorter term programs, including weekend conferences and workshops, retreats, weeklong courses, summer program, programs on remote campuses, etc. Responsibilities include initiating and developing new themes which are expressive of Pendle Hill’s mission. This is a full time position. Inquiries or resumes should be sent to Laura Beatty, 1-610-566-4507, ext 131 or mailto:laura@pendlehill.org. Deadline is February 28.

4th Annual Kids and the Choral Society at God’s Love Lutheran Church in Newtown

This is your chance to listen to “Kids & the Choral Society” at God’s Love Lutheran Church. Composer Robert Maggio will be setting poetry to music. This is a fun, interactive choir presentation on Feb 1, 1:00 pm. Cost is $2 for children & $4 for adults. Info: 215-598-6142.

Coffeehouse to Support Quakerism Expedition

A coffeehouse/fundraiser is planned to help bring ten Alaskan Young Friends to join ten PYM Young Friends for a two week Quakerism Expedition this summer.

The Java Jam for the Soul! and other groups, will be from 7 to 11pm, Sat, March 8, at Arch Street Meetinghouse in Philadelphia. Donation of $5-$10 at the door. There will be many performers, excellent food, dynamic company, and dancing. Call 610-486-6420 or mailto:helenf@earthlink.net.

Buckingham Friends Meeting National Historic Landmark Celebration

On February 23rd, immediately following the 10:30am-11:30am Worship Service at Buckingham Friends Meeting, there will be a celebration of the Meetinghouse being declared a National Historic Landmark. We will have a brief slide presentation with Margaret Richie handling the narration, followed by a Colonial feast made from authentic recipes. We hope that you will join us for this festive and deeply meaningful occasion. For more information, call Karen Kay at 215-794-5543.

Songbird Coffeehouse

This coffeehouse is held semi-annually at the beautiful and spacious barn at the Bucks County Audubon Society near Peddler’s Village. Relax as you listen to local musicians while drinking naturally shade-grown coffee. Bring your own coffee mug. Address: Honey Hollow Nature Center, 2877 Creamery Rd., Solebury Twsp, PA. Admission is $5. Date is Fri, Feb 7, 7pm. For info: 215-297-5880.

Wanted - Camp Onas Campers from BQM

Now is the time to register for a fun-filled summer session at Camp Onas, the Quaker Camp in Bucks County for children 8-13. Use the enclosed brochure to register, or if you can’s use the brochure, pass it on to a family with a child who may be interested in going to Camp Onas. A special Quaker rate and financial aid available. Call Sue at 1-610-847-5858. Don’t delay. Camp Onas fills up quickly!

Snippets of News from the Quarter and Other Places

Bucks Quarter Singing Group

The Bucks Quarter Singing Group will meet at Makefield Meeting on February 26th, at 7:30 pm.

Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter meets the first Wednesday of each month, from 2-4 pm, at Chandler Hall, Buck and Barclay Roads, Newtown. Call 1-800-272-3900 for information.

Plumstead Meeting for Worship

Beginning on January 26th, Plumstead Meeting for Worship will begin at 10:00 am.

Middletown Friends Meeting Now Has Midweek Worship

Middletown Friends Meeting now has midweek Worship from 7-8 pm every Wednesday. The third Wednesday is Worship Sharing at 7 pm.

Change of Addresses

Pat Howe and Mary Louise Wentzel are now at Pennswood Village. Apartment is D-119. Telephone is 215-497-0777. David and Mary Lou Gould are also now at Pennswood Village. Apartment: E-209. Telephone is 215-968-3088.

Silent Vigil for Peace

Doylestown Meeting Friends continue their Silent Vigil for Peace at the corner of State & Main Streets, and invite members from other Meetings to participate as well. The Meeting has added the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons to the Peace Vigil Message. The Vigil is from 6 pm-7 pm every Tuesday.

104 Monthly Meetings in Four States

Did you know that we have 104 Monthly Meetings in four States? (Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Maryland)

If War With Should Come

If War With Should Come Fr. Daniell Hamby, rector of St Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Yardley, has announced that, should the U.S. go to war against Iraq, there will be a service that very night at 8 pm at St. Andrew’s at which anyone who wishes to pray will be welcome. St. Andrew’s would continue to hold a service on Tuesday nights until the war ends.