Ministry and Care
Haddonfield Friends Meeting: Open House and Graveyard Tour
Haddonfield Friends Meeting 47 Friends Avenue, HaddonfieldHaddonfield Friends Meeting is holding an open house this Saturday. Learn about the birth of Haddonfield and the remarkable story of the borough's founder, Elizabeth Haddon. Visit the historic graveyard, including her (presumed) resting place. Three hundred years of history await your discovery! This event is part of the Camden County History Alliance’s annual “History […]
World Quaker Day Worship Sharing
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesWorld Quaker Day Worship Sharing Online at Pendle Hill Oct 6, 2024 Join Friends after our daily hybrid Meeting for Worship for continued learning with Jennifer Kavanagh in honor of World Quaker Day. 9:30am-10:30am Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom. Free and open to the public! No registration required.
Open House for Quakers considering Quaker education
Ingrid Lakey is hosting a gathering for Quaker parents and guardians and those considering Quaker education for their children at her home in West Philadelphia on Tuesday, October 8 from 6-7:30pm for fellowship and conversation about Friends Select School, the only pre-k-12 Quaker school in Center City Philadelphia. As a parent to an FSS 10th […]
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 […]
Friends Fall Festival, Downingtown Quakers
Downingtown Friends Meeting 800 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, United StatesFor almost 50 years, this fair has been a signature event. Homemade food, crafters, a quality indoor attic sale, children's activities, live music, re-enactment of a 19th century Quaker wedding. This year's theme is Backyard Garden. There will be a book-signing by a nationally known horticulturist, a Bird Booth with an Audubon Society representative and […]
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 […]
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. […]
Reading Group on Paul Buckley’s “Quaker Testimony: What We Witness to the World”
Pendle Hill’s Reading Group (October) Oct 16, 2024 Worship sharing on Paul Buckley’s "Quaker Testimony: What We Witness to the World" (PHP #481). 7:00-8:30pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom. This event is free, and registration is required. https://pendlehill.org/events/pendle-hills-reading-group-october-2024/
Young Adult Friends (ages 18-35) Fall 2024 Retreat
West Chester Friends Meeting 425 North High Streeet, West ChesterYoung Adult F/friends and Seekers, ages 18 through 35, register today for the Fall 2024 Retreat at West Chester Friends Meeting! The theme for this retreat is "Living Your Life as a Friend," and we will do activities that allow us to deepen our relationship to our faith, Quaker testimonies, and navigating the challenges of […]
Peace Begins with You: A Gathering for Children & Families
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United States"If we are to create peace in the world, we must begin with the children." Mahatma Gandhi "Peace Begins with You: A Gathering for Children and Families" is a Sunday afternoon for families with children to come together for fellowship, learning, celebrating peace and how we can each live in our truth and be peacemakers. […]
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 […]
Witnessing the West Bank under Siege
Haverford Friends Meetinghouse 855 Buck Lane, Haverford, PA, United StatesJoin us to hear testimony from 4 friends who recently returned from participating in a multifaith, international Just Peace Delegation to the West Bank. Hannah Mermelstein, Laurie Gagne, John Reuwer, and Mikayla Lytton will share what they learned and witnessed while visiting the Occupied West Bank. Their presentation will include mini-profiles of courageous Palestinians who […]
