Media Friends Meeting

10/05/2026

09/07/2026

Amid the Trump administration's cruel efforts to target and deport Haitians, people of faith are rallying to defend and support their neighbors.

"Hundreds of volunteers — Baptists, Unitarian Universalists, Mennonites, Quakers and others — packed food boxes for Haitians in hiding, held phone drives asking elected officials to release the pastors and stood outside Haitian churches on Sunday morning to advocate for Haitians’ right to worship without fear.”

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Via RNS: https://religionnews.com/2026/09/01/two-pastors-detained-a-student-dead-haitians-in-ohio-turn-to-faith-amid-fear-of-ice/

08/30/2026

https://mailchi.mp/41aa99698d14/media-friends-meeting-winter-newsletter-13854874?e=8ae3027026

Welcome back, Media Friends! After a long, hot summer, we have lots to look back on and excitement for fall programs and a new MPFS year!

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed Judge Chuang’s ruling in an appeal filed by DHS.

06/24/2026

Media Meeting member, Jim, is living "This is What a Quaker Looks Like" with his presence at the DHS office in Philadelphia where ICE is active.

06/08/2026

Put this on your calendar and join community churches on June 20th.

Media and Providence Meeting members, Jan Hansen and Meg Barney will be helping with a community art project.

Come be a part of this event!

05/16/2026

Join us on May 23rd for the National Peace Walk! The pilgrimage from Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia to Media Friends Meeting will uplift our call for national healing, peace, and justice.

REGISTER HERE! - https://mobilize.us/s/2TPjCA

Let us know your food and transportation preferences: https://forms.gle/QzCpgaaZPc9rgqg69

Walk with Friends and interfaith partners from Chester Quarterly Meeting, Arch Street Friends Meeting, Lansdowne Friends Meeting, and Media Friends Meeting. All are welcome, and shuttles will be available to help people get to locations.

Media Friends Meeting will host a 5 pm welcome dinner, after which organizers of the National Peace Walk will present one of the interviews from the PEACEWARD interview series and share about the evolution of their peace work from the 2025 Walk to Washington to now! Learn more at http://quakerwalk.org/nationalpeacewalk2026

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WHAT TO BRING:

Sun Protection (large hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, light-colored clothing) Walking Gear (comfortable shoes, trek poles/walking stick) Provisions (water, light snacks) SEPTA Key card/transportation plan if not intending to walk entire route

Walking Route Here: http://bit.ly/3R9UttY