Arch Street United Methodist Church

02/26/2026

Yesterday, we were grateful to join our Methodist siblings in DC to advocate for immigration justice. Check out these great photos (you might recognize some people!) and then contact your reps today to demand the protection, humane treatment of, and right to due process for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers!

02/18/2026

Join us to receive ashes this morning.

02/11/2026

Ash Wednesday is just one week away! Check out our schedule for Lent and Holy Week below:

Ash Wednesday, February 18th:
Public Distribution of Ashes in front of the church (7am to 9am)
Hybrid Worship: in-person and virtual (6:30pm)

Virtual Lenten Bible Study:
Mondays, February 23rd to March 23rd (Noon to 1pm)
Session 1: Immigration and the Bible
Session 2: Why Do People Migrate?
Session 3: Race, Culture and Immigration
Session 4: From Charity to Justice
Session 5: Connecting Faith, Race and Immigration Justice

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd:
Hybrid Tenebrae Worship with Holy Communion (6:30pm)

Good Friday, April 3rd:
Hybrid Seven Last Words Service (Noon to 2pm)
Members and friends of Arch Street UMC will reflect on the words that Jesus spoke from the cross.

Easter Sunday, April 5th:
Sunrise Service at Race Street Pier (6:15am)
Hybrid Easter Worship in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion (11am)

Zoom link for all hybrid and virtual events: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2627862448

02/08/2026

02/08/2026

We are so grateful for this lovely coverage of our Capital Campaign project. Give it a read below:

The Methodist congregation known for social justice advocacy supports $6.7 million rehab project.

01/24/2026

Due to inclement weather, we have revised tomorrow's services for Arch Street UMC and our non-profit The Center-Philadelphia. For Sunday, January 25th, worship will be held virtually on Zoom at 11am. Zoom details are below. Additionally, Grace Cafe will be closed and there will be no Sunday evening meal.

Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2627862448

Meeting ID: 262 786 2448

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12/23/2025

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Every year, Arch Street UMC and The Center-Philadelphia open our doors on Christmas morning and welcome our unhoused neighbors to enjoy a warm, nourishing breakfast.

We are so grateful this year! Our restoration projects are far enough along that we are able to offer guests a relaxing sit-down experience in the sanctuary for the very first time!

As we increase our capacity and expand our services to meet the needs of our most vulnerable community members, ASUMC and The Center are calling on our dedicated supporters to empower this very special Christmas. Volunteer with us on 12/25 from 7-11am!

Sign up to volunteer on our website: shorturl.at/omAMN or reach out to Brian Graves ([email protected]) for more information.

12/23/2025

Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlight Service tomorrow evening in-person in the Sanctuary or on Zoom! The service begins at 7:30pm with live music at 7pm. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Arch Street UMC 🕊️

12/02/2025

In November, during a time of critical need for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity, we came together to raise $1700 in just three days! Thanks to your support supplemented by the work of several volunteers and staff, we were able to serve an additional 240 meals over those four weeks.

The federal government shutdown is over, however, the needs of our unsheltered neighbors are still rising. On this , we invite you to give of your time and resources in the following ways that will extend support for our neighbors this winter and beyond:

1. Contact your elected officials and ask them to support the Shelter First Act (SB 1089 and HB 2028) which seeks to prevent the criminalization of homelessness in Pennsylvania. Visit: palegis.us/find-my-legislator

2. Join us for Homeless Person's Memorial Day on Thursday, December 18th at Arch Street Meeting House (320 Arch St.) as we honor and remember those who have passed. Doors at 4:30pm, service at 4:45pm, dinner from 6-7pm.

3. Drop-off donations (coats, jackets, hoodies, sweatpants, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.) to 55 N Broad St. Monday through Thursday from 10am to 2pm.

4. Sign up to volunteer with us! Beginning this week, Grace Cafe's Sunday evening meal will be served in the Sanctuary for the first time since March 2024. Sign up by visiting thecenterphiladelphia.org/volunteer.

11/19/2025

As we approach a season celebrating the arrival of our Messiah who was born into homelessness with no choice but a stable trough for a crib, we recognize that our unhoused and unsheltered neighbors face the reality of having no choice but to sleep outside AND are criminalized for having to do so.

This is not only cruel and a misuse of public resources that worsens our current affordability crisis--this goes against the very foundational beliefs we hold as Methodists to honor and protect the rights and dignity of all persons created by God.

Yesterday, our State Senator Nikil Saval joined with Lancaster Representative Izzy Smith-Wade-El to host a press conference upon introducing legislation in the PA House and Senate which seeks to decriminalize homelessness across the Commonwealth. Our very own Tess Feiler was able to attend and support the press conference which featured representatives from Project HOME, Homeless Advocacy Project, and more.

According to the memo released by Sen. Saval and others, the legislation seeks to enforce that, "before imposing any penalties, municipalities must first provide adequate shelter."

We must protect the rights and dignity of our unhoused and unsheltered neighbors by contacting legislators today to ask them to support this important legislation in the House and the Senate.

Use this link to find your legislators' information: https://www.indivisiblephiladelphia.com/know-your-legislators

11/12/2025

As temperatures drop, the needs of our unhoused and unsheltered neighbors change. Grace Cafe is seeking donations to assist our guests in staying warm, healthy, and safe during the winter.

We accept clothing both new and used in good condition. Travel size is preferred for hygiene products.

See our Amazon Wish List for a full list of needed items: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Q9UZ6ON2GQ5S?ref_=wl_share

PRIORITY ITEMS:
Adult Diapers, Blankets, Backpacks & Totes, Boots, Coats, Deodorant Wipes, Face Masks (KN95, Disposable) Gloves, Hand Warmers, Hats, Hoodies, Moisturizer (Face, Body, Lip), Pants/Jeans, Petroleum Jelly, Scarves, Sleeping Bags, Sneakers, Sweaters, Sweatpants, Thermals/Long Underwear, Tissues