The Programs and Religious Life Team has an abundant month of gatherings ahead, and they invite all to participate this April! From April 4–6, Friends will be gathering at Pendle Hill for the Annual Spiritual Formation Retreat. Then, the following weekend at Woodbury Friends Meeting, Young Adult Friends (ages 18–35) will be holding their Spring Retreat from the 11th through the 13th. That same weekend, on the 12th, Young Friends will hold their in-person gathering. The final weekend of April, from the 26th through the 27th, there will be a Spring Family Overnight. Additionally, we continue our monthly Disability and Caregiver Support Groups.
Don’t forget: Applications for the Post-Secondary Education Funds and the Aging Grants are due May 1.
Programs
Finding Peace and Hope in Spiritual Community
Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6 | Pendle Hill
The Spiritual Formation Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting invites you to a weekend of spiritual deepening—nurturing Friends spiritual center and sharing the peace and hope that lies within each participant.
Register here for the retreat>>>
Creativity and Spirituality
Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13 | Woodbury Friends Meeting
Young Adult Friends (ages 18–35) are invited to explore their individual creative practices and how creativity relates to spiritual expression. The weekend will include workshops, worship sharing, and opportunities for connection and community.
Young Adult Friends can register here>>>
Young Friends Monthly Gathering
Saturday, April 12 | Lancaster Friends School
Youth in grades 8 through 12 will gather to build community, explore Quaker practice, and engage with social justice topics. The day will include activities, group discussion, and lunch.
Register by contacting Ember Eldridge, eeldridge@pym.org >>>
Spring Family Overnight
Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, April 27 | Camp Dark Waters, Medford, NJ
This overnight event includes multigenerational programs, canoeing, outdoor games, community meals, bedtime stories, and All Together Worship on Sunday morning. Youth will have opportunities to connect with others their age, and adults will have space to connect with other parents and caregivers.
Register for the family overnight>>>
Disability Support Group (Thursday, April 3)
Caregiver Support Group (Thursday, April 8)
Both groups meet online once a month. The Disability Support Group is open to anyone who identifies as a person with a disability/disabilities. The Caregiver Support Group is open to anyone who identifies as a caregiver. Both groups are an opportunity for connection, encouragement, and shared reflection.
To learn more, please email inealshiraz@pym.org>>>
Grants
Quaker Education Granting Group for Post-Secondary Education Funds
Apply by Thursday, May 1
Members of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and their families who are enrolled in post-secondary education programs are encouraged to apply.
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Aging Grant
Apply by Thursday, May 1
(Aging Assistance Granting Group and the Greenleaf Granting Group are now called: PYM Aging Grants)
Grants are available for Philadelphia Yearly Meeting members who are age 60 or older and have financial need. Support may include help with basic needs, assistance for living in a retirement facility, or support for remaining in one’s home.
Upcoming Granting Groups Due Dates
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Aging Grant: Apply by May 1 or November 1.
- Quaker Education Granting Group: Apply by May 1.
- Fund for Sufferings: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Quaker Fund for Indigenous Communities: Applications reviewed on rolling basis.
- Membership Development: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Quaker Buildings & Programs: Apply by September 1.
- Travel and Witness: Apply by June 1, September 1, or December 1.
Learn more about Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Grants>>>
For more general information on Philadelphia Yearly Meeting programming or grants, please contact info@pym.org to be connected!
Photo of two members of the Programs and Religious Life staff for Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.
