Spirituality
Healing Alternatives at Newtown Square Friends Meeting
Newtown Square Friends Meeting 120 N Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA, United StatesWestern civilization associates healing with doctors, hospitals and medicines manufactured by large pharmaceutical companies. Other cultures, however, look to other methods, steeped in nature, mysticism and religion, to bring wellness to their communities. Please join us at Newtown Square Friends Meeting, on Sunday, September 8, at 1 PM, for an animated discussion of these healing […]
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 […]
Stephen G. Cary Memorial Lecture: Light Within and Light Without ~ The Personal and Political in the Formation of a Palestinian-American Quaker Identity
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesQuakerism thrives as a practice that accentuates the individual spiritual experience and the communal life of the monthly meeting. Ongoing revelation, the Light within all, personal integrity, communal worship, and consensus decision-making are hallmarks of this tradition. As a lifelong Quaker, Steve Tamari’s spiritual formation developed along these lines in a Quaker household and in […]
Israel and Palestine Two States – One Homeland
Medford Friends Meeting 14 Union St, Medford, United StatesUnderstanding the roots of and possible solutions to the Israeli Palestinian Conflict is important as Quakers continue their long history of working for lasting peace in the area.
2024 Tri-Quarter Gathering
YMCA of the Pines 1303 Stokes Rd, MedfordTri-Quarter is an annual gathering of F/friends from Haddonfield, Salem, Burlington Quarterly Meetings and beyond at YMCA's delightful "Camp of the Pines". It is a valuable opportunity to convene with nature, participate in workshops led by members of our community, and develop new and lasting friendships. Lean more and register at southjerseyquakers.org/triquarter-gathering/
Twilight Meeting for Worship
Drexel Lodge Pavilion, West Chester Pike, Newtown Square West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA, United StatesOur next Twilight Meeting for Worship this year will be on Sunday, September 29, at Drexel Lodge Park in Newtown Square. We will be gazing out over a beautiful pond while watching the sun go down. Let's meet at the Park at 6:15 PM. See you there!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
