This invitation has been sent to subscribers of PYM Today Online
 2014 William Penn Lecture
with
Christina Repoley
March 29, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Arch Street Meetinghouse
Dear Friend,
The William Penn Lecture series is a Philadelphia Yearly Meeting tradition. The lecture is an opportunity for Friends to come together for fellowship and to strengthen our capacity for effective work in the Religious Society of Friends. The Lecture began as an initiative of young adult Friends in 1916 and included such persons as Rufus Jones, Douglas Steere, Thomas Kelly and Bayard Rustin. In this century’s renewal of the tradition under the care of the Young Adult Friends Working Group, George Lakey, Signe Wilkinson, and Michael Gagné have spoken. I’m pleased to share that this year’s speaker will be Christina Repoley, Executive Director of the Quaker Voluntary Service. I hope you will join us this year when Christina shares her thoughts on the topic of:
Prophetic Service
as
Formation and Transformation
Christina Repoley is the founding Executive Director of the Quaker Voluntary Service. From the beginning of her career she has worked in faith-based organizations supporting volunteers on issues of social justice. A lifelong Quaker, Christina grew up in Charlotte Friends Meeting and attended Guilford College. She is a member of Atlanta Friends Meeting.
Event Details:
- Saturday, March 29, 7:00, followed by Q&A and refreshments (doors open at 6:30)
- Childcare provided
- Young Adult Friends will gather for fellowship and discussion after the event
- Location: Arch Street Meeting House, 4th & Arch Streets Philadelphia, PA
- See the 2014 William Penn Lecture webpage for more information about:
- Christina’s biography and lecture description
- History and Purpose of the William Penn Lecture
- A list of some restaurants near the Arch Street Meeting House
This year, the William Penn Lecture is preceded by an event of the Young Adult Friends Mentorship Project: Friends Sharing Their Individual Gifts. Friends of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate. This will be held at Arch Street Meetinghouse from 4-5:30.
In the Spirit,
Ross Hennesy
Clerk, William Penn Lecture Subcommittee
Young Adult Friends Working Group
For more information about the William Penn Lecture or the Young Adult Friends Mentorship Project, contact:
Elizabeth Piersol Schmidt
Young Adult Friends Communications Coordinator
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