Vision, Mission, and History
Pendle Hill Beginnings
Pendle Hill was established in 1930 as a Quaker study center designed to prepare its adult students for service both in the Religious Society of Friends and in the world. The founders envisioned a new Quaker School of Social and Religious Education which would be "a vital center of spiritual culture" and "a place for training leaders." [Rufus Jones, Preliminary Announcement, 1929] An ideal location for the new school was found in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, a dozen miles from Philadelphia, easy to reach by train and near Swarthmore College.
Vision
We are a Quaker residential study center grounded in the faith, practices, and testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends and rooted in the unifying experience of divine guidance. We seek to prepare Friends and others for Spirit-led lives of service, leadership, prophetic witness, and right relationship. We work to build an inclusive community and to foster the spiritual growth of all who join us. We partner with Friends’ and other organizations to work for peace, justice, and spiritual renewal.
Vision and Values Statement adopted by the Pendle Hill Board of Trustees in July 2008
Mission
Pendle Hill is a center of God's work in transforming the world. Pendle Hill nurtures the life and witness of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) through worship, work, study and service. We welcome those of all spiritual paths.
Mission statement approved by the Pendle Hill Board of Trustees September 16, 2006