West Chester Friends Meeting

07/27/2026

Wonderful to be together on Sunday for a picnic after meeting for worship!

06/26/2026

Effective December 18, 2026, eligible males (assigned at birth) aged 18 to 25 will be automatically registered for the military draft pool using existing federal and state records, removing the need to register manually. How do we respond as Friends, and prepare the young people in our lives and communities?
This is a 3-part workshop to support discernment and preparation of a CO claim if that is someone's leading.
https://quakerrecollaborative.org/workshop-conscientious-objection

06/22/2026

West Chester Friends Meeting was well-represented at the Chester County PrideFest in Phoenixville June 20. We had a steady stream of folks of all ages stopping by the tent. The event was jam-packed -- a wonderful show of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Chris Smith, Scott Smith, Sharon Smith, Jon Burton and Kristin Schultz staffed the tent for WCFM. Thank you, Friends!

06/03/2026

Resources to discuss gun violence with children, in relationship with hosting the Memorial to the Lost on the meeting's front lawn:

Melinda Wenner Bradley is a member of West Chester Meeting, clerk of Concord Quarter, co-founder of the Quaker Religious Education Collaborative and Faith & Play Stories, and the parent of three young adults raised in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Melinda recently shared how adults can prepare themse...

05/26/2026

If you are in West Chester Saturday June 6, drop by West Chester Friends Meetinghouse on North High Street around 11:30am for our Memorial to the Lost, devoted to the memories of Chester County victims of gun violence. It is being held in conjunction with Heeding God’s Call, an area interfaith group dedicated to creating peaceful communities.

The memorial is tee shirts with victims’ names on them placed on hangers on the front lawn. Folks with anti-gun violence signs are welcome to stand with us.

At noon there will be some remarks, signing by themusic by The Resistance Singers Chesco. The Resistance Singers movement arose after the violence ICE actions in Minneapolis and has spread across the nation.

There will be light refreshments served. All are welcome.

04/25/2026

Reminder! Concord Quarterly Meeting is tomorrow, Sunday April 25 at Willistown Meeting. Hope to see you there!
The ZOOM LINK to join online is on the top of the agenda, sent by our meeting administrator in an email on Thursday.
8:15-8:30am -- Arrivals and sign-in (nametags!)
8:30-9:45 -- CQM Meeting for Business (childcare available)
10:00-11:00 -- Program on the Lenape People with Megan Rose from Westtown School, and Children’s programming
11:15-12:00 -- Meeting for Worship and continued Children’s programming
12:00-1:00 -- Lunch (provided)

04/08/2026

Tomorrow evening, Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 pm, please join the Singing Resistance Chesco at West Chester Friends Meeting.
See flyer and sign-up information.