Ministry and Care
Mystic Friends: Psychedelics and Spirituality
Newtown Square Friends Meeting 120 N Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA, United StatesWe are bearing witness to a psychedelic renaissance, as more and more states are legalizing or decriminalizing the use of these compounds. Most of the attention centers around their healing effect, especially as it relates to PTSD, depression and anxiety, and end of life trauma. However, psychedelics can also bring about a profound spirituality, in […]
Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
FGC's Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking. For […]
Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Zoom PAJoin our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience […]
Poetry as Spiritual Practice – FGC eRetreat
Zoom PAJoin FGC Spiritual Deepening Program and facilitator Gay Edelman for a 2 hour session exploring poetry as a spiritual practice! The Poetry as Spiritual Practice eRetreat invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide. No writing or poetry experience necessary. Just bring yourself and writing materials. […]
Revitalizing Kutiikiitowaakanun: Our Nanticoke Language
SPECIAL ONLINE FREE PRESENTATION FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00PM Friend known to Salem Quarter and PYM First Contact Reconciliation Collaborative, Pastor J.R. Norwood will be interviewing Nanticoke anthropologist Dr. Karelle Hall about Revitalizing the Nanticoke Language. The Zoom program is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/pRc8UcG78V Karelle Hall […]
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Zoom PAThe Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker […]
“Inlaws and Outlaws” film showing
Haddonfield Friends Meeting 47 Friends Avenue, HaddonfieldA special showing of the film, “Inlaws and Outlaws” on Saturday, November 16, with a pizza dinner at 6 PM and movie at 7 PM, at Haddonfied Friends Meeting, 47 Friends Avenue, Haddonfield NJ. The event is free; all are welcome. Funny and poignant, "Inlaws & Outlaws is an acclaimed documentary by filmmaker and oral […]
Generation X Discussion Group
Zoom PAConnect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This group will grow and evolve over time. The gatherings will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Piñeiro Sinitzky, and […]
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Zoom PAThe Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker […]
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Zoom PAThe Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker […]
Family Devotionals for the Advent Season
Zoom PAEach Sunday we’ll gather together, light a candle, and walk the journey to Bethlehem sharing part of the Godly Play Nativity story (adapted for Friends), alongside reading and wondering about a picture book focused on that week’s Advent theme: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. 7:00-7:30 PM EST on December 1, 8, 15, 22 Register to receive the […]
“Story, Service, Song from Friends Around the World”
Fallsington Friends Meetinghouse 9300 New Falls Rd, Levittown, United States“STORY, SERVICE, SONG FROM FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD” Insights from FWCC’s 2024 August World Conference in South Africa Speaker: Amy Duckett Wagner, Friends World Committee for Consultation Representative - Philadelphia Yearly Meeting WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH | 7-8:30PM Join us for a report of the world gathering of 500 Quakers, including today’s realities, learning from service […]
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Zoom PAThe Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker […]
Mysticism, Intuition and Premonitions
Newtown Square Friends Meeting 120 N Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA, United StatesMany of us have had premonitions about events that involve loved ones. Mothers wake up knowing their children need them, friends impulsively reach out to close friends who are suffering, and sometimes, close relations feel the passing of family members. To the receiver, these profound connections can be more palpable and visceral than any text […]
Family Devotionals for the Advent Season
Zoom PAEach Sunday we’ll gather together, light a candle, and walk the journey to Bethlehem sharing part of the Godly Play Nativity story (adapted for Friends), alongside reading and wondering about a picture book focused on that week’s Advent theme: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. 7:00-7:30 PM EST on December 1, 8, 15, 22 Register to receive the […]
Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
FGC's Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow through their journey in worship spaces with Friends from the seasoned to the seeking. For […]
Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Zoom PAJoin our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience […]
Poetry as Spiritual Practice – FGC eRetreat
Zoom PAJoin FGC Spiritual Deepening Program and facilitator Gay Edelman for a 2 hour session exploring poetry as a spiritual practice! The Poetry as Spiritual Practice eRetreat invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide. No writing or poetry experience necessary. Just bring yourself and writing materials. […]
Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Zoom PAThe Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people who are curious about Quakers or new to Quakerism and will explore the basics of Quaker […]
Family Devotionals for the Advent Season
Zoom PAEach Sunday we’ll gather together, light a candle, and walk the journey to Bethlehem sharing part of the Godly Play Nativity story (adapted for Friends), alongside reading and wondering about a picture book focused on that week’s Advent theme: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. 7:00-7:30 PM EST on December 1, 8, 15, 22 Register to receive the […]
Generation X Discussion Group
Zoom PAConnect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This group will grow and evolve over time. The gatherings will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Piñeiro Sinitzky, and […]
Candlelight Worship
Yardley Friends Meeting 65 North Main St, Yardley, PACandlelight worship service - for a special time of quiet reflection during the busy Christmas season
Family Devotionals for the Advent Season
Zoom PAEach Sunday we’ll gather together, light a candle, and walk the journey to Bethlehem sharing part of the Godly Play Nativity story (adapted for Friends), alongside reading and wondering about a picture book focused on that week’s Advent theme: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. 7:00-7:30 PM EST on December 1, 8, 15, 22 Register to receive the […]
