WELCOME BACK TO MOORESTOWN MONTHLY MEETING
A bench fashioned from the original balcony beam, including hand-forged nails, was auctioned at the re-opening celebration on September 23, 2023. It was donated back to the Meeting. Additional items will be created from Meetinghouse materials in the future to raise funds for the next phases of restoration.
The Moorestown Meetinghouse is the home of the Moorestown Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and has been in continuous use since 1802. It is the focal point for religious worship, education, social functions, and community outreach for its members and the Moorestown Friends School community.
A new roof was installed, and the attic floor refurbished. Shoring up the balcony to current building standards will allow us and the school to use the Meeting Room to full capacity once again. New floor coverings and paint will be added to the Meeting Room. Fiber optic connection to the school will provide electronic technology for the worship, business, and education activities for our members and the school community. In addition, a new and more energy efficient boiler will be installed. We must invest a total of $1,250,000 into the meetinghouse within the next six months to complete the necessary structural changes required for our continued safety and security.
With sensitivity to the historical and aesthetic character of the interior and exterior of the Meetinghouse, we must address not only serious current deficiencies, but also create a space that will support future generations within its walls.
The Moorestown Monthly Meeting Vision Plan is a roadmap for renovating the Meetinghouse.
This comprehensive plan divided the renovation into several phases, each addressing specific areas of need. The first phase centers on structural issues – the roof, the attic floor, building foundation, and the Meeting Room balcony – which require immediate attention to ensure the safety and security of our Meetinghouse.
More work is needed to preserve the meetinghouse.
Subsequent phases of renovation will address the water intrusion issues in the basement office and classrooms. Next, the addition of accessible entrances and parking areas will open our doors to all. Upgrades to our entrance walkways and gardens are planned. Finally, we hope to move towards renewable energy sources, including the installation of energy efficient air conditioning to help preserve the historic treasures housed inside the meetinghouse.
MMM 2023 Capital Campaign was launched to raise funds for these improvements.
We appreciate your consideration in helping us to preserve our spiritual home.
CHOOSE HOW TO GIVE TO THE MMM 2023 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
#1 – HOW TO DONATE ONLINE
Please review directions before heading to the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting link below
- CHOOSE: One Time or *Ongoing
- CHOOSE AMOUNT $$$$
- SELECT Moorestown Meeting
- CLICK blue GIVE button to continue
- COMPLETE Contributor Details
- COMMENT BOX: You Must Write Capital Campaign to designate funds
- CLICK blue CONTINUE button to complete your payment details
*PLEASE NOTE: Your confirmation email will NOT include any notes made in comments box, but this information will be noted in the PYM quarterly donation report sent to MMM.
#2 HOW TO DONATE VIA CHECK
Write “Capital Campaign” in Memo
Mail Your Check To:
Moorestown Monthly Meeting 118 E. Main St Moorestown, NJ 08057
#3 HOW TO DONATE VIA STOCK OR MUTUAL FUNDS
Contact Barb Kreider bquinnk@gmail.com for details on how to easily donate your funds.
MMM Capital Campaign Working Group
- Louisa Khanlian
- Barbara Kreider, Clerk
- Anne Matlack
- Fred Moriuchi
- Tracey Whitesell
- Jackie Zemaitis