Religious Education
A Quaker Way of Living with Dying eRetreat
Zoom PAThis eRetreat, held by FGC, honors the spirituality of death while celebrating the richness of growing old. Through contemplation and community, we uncover the wisdom inherent in life’s transitions, guiding us to embrace each moment with clarity and purpose. Join us as we navigate this transformative journey, cultivating resilience and deepening our connection to the […]
Spring Family Meetup
Old Haverford Meeting 235 E Eagle Road, Havertown, PA, United StatesCalling all PYM families! Please join us on April 6th from 3 to 6 PM at Old Haverford Friends Meeting (Havertown, PA) for a family gathering. There will be an intergenerational activity, time for parent/guardian worship sharing, children’s activities, play time outside, and dinner as a community. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Families are […]
Encountering Spirit
Zoom PAHosted by Friends General Conference, The Encountering Spirit Retreat is an opportunity to deepen your spiritual life with other Friends near and far. As FGC's first "Unconference," attendees can customize the retreat to be as spacious -- or as involved -- as they want. We'll explore together through workshops, offline spiritual practices, and mutual learning. […]
Young Adult Friends Spring 2024 Retreat: “Welcoming Your Inner Child” at Camp Onas
Camp Onas 609 Geigel Hill Road, Ottsville, PA, United StatesRegister online today! Calling Young Adult F/friends and Seekers, ages 18 through 35, to the Spring Retreat at Camp Onas! The theme for this retreat is "Welcoming Your Inner Child," and we will do activities that allow us to deepen our relationship to our inner child, and celebrate the parts of our child-like abilities as […]
Spiritual Formation Collaborative Spring Retreat
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesAnnual Spiritual Formation Retreat April 19-21, 2024 Listening One Another Into Wholeness Nurture your spirit with a weekend retreat designed to uplift your sense of hope and interconnectedness through listening deeply to self, others and to nature. We will have the opportunity for loving conversations and activities with fellow travelers on the Spiritual Journey. We […]
John Woolman: An Early Quaker Abolitionist
Haddonfield Friends Meeting 47 Friends Avenue, HaddonfieldCharles Bruder, Director of the Woolman Memorial, will share stories from the life of John Woolman, who was an 18th century Quaker, a man of peace and disciple of Christ. He identified slavery as the major issue of his day and provided an example of non-participation: he refused to write wills, bills of sale, or […]
Building a Meaningful and Connected Life – FGC eRetreat
Zoom PAThe Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual gifts across the lifespan. Join us as we explore the depths of personal growth, connection, […]
Religious Education Community of Practice Check-in
Zoom PAFriends are invited to join in on conversations April 25 and May 7 for anyone serving on religious education committees, working with children and youth in their meeting, and people who are parents or caregivers. These are casual gatherings where we can share ideas, resources, and questions. Facilitated by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Director of Program […]
Poetry as Spiritual Practice (April)
Zoom PAThe Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop 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. In Poetry as Spiritual Practice you will: Read and listen to poets who have come before, from Rumi to the […]
Mural Arts Tour and Youth Overnight!
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join in a Youth Programs-hosted overnight on April 27 – 28! The weekend will begin on Saturday with a Mural Arts Tour, followed by an overnight at Green Street Monthly Meeting. This is an opportunity to learn more about Philadelphia’s murals, get to know other youth, and gather […]
339 MANUMISSIONS AND BEYOND PROJECT
Haddonfield Friends Meeting 47 Friends Avenue, HaddonfieldAvis Wanda McClinton and Kitty Taylor Mizuno will talk about the 339 Project. Pennsylvania was the first colony/state to implement gradual manumission of all enslaved African people. Between 1765-1790, Quakers living in the greater Philadelphia area released – manumitted – 413 enslaved Africans; these manumission documents are preserved by Haverford College. In 2020 a new […]
Andrew Anderson | Faith and Practice
Zoom PAThe Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Arch Street Friends) welcomes fellow PYM F/friends to participate in its virtual Adult Education Series on Zoom. About the Lecture & Speaker The Religious Society of Friends publication Faith and Practice captures the religious experience of its community through personal experiences and extracted testimonies (its “faith”), as well […]
PYM Youth at Camp Swatara!
Camp Swatara 2905 Camp Swatara Rd, Bethel, United StatesYoung Friends (high school) and Middle School Friends from around PYM are invited to participate in Caln Quarter’s annual gathering of Friends at Camp Swatara on May 3 - 5! The weekend features both structured programs and free time, with opportunities to worship, play games, and dine together. There are activities for everyone including hiking, […]
Religious Education Community of Practice Check-in
Zoom PAFriends are invited to join in on conversations April 25 and May 7 for anyone serving on religious education committees, working with children and youth in their meeting, and people who are parents or caregivers. These are casual gatherings where we can share ideas, resources, and questions. Facilitated by Melinda Wenner Bradley, Director of Program […]
Media Meeting’s Courageous Conversation About Restorative Justice.
Zoom link https://bit.ly/3v6Fs1vMedia Meeting’s Courageous Conversation About Restorative Justice. Media Meeting’s Quaker Religious Education Committee is sponsoring a series of ‘Courageous Conversations’ on the topic of Restorative Justice in May. The Conversation will be held in three, one hour zoom meetings on May 8th, May 15th, and May 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Each hour will be […]
Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters
Camp Dark Waters 26 New Freedom Rd, Medford, NJ, United StatesWe welcome families with children in 8th grade and younger to join us for a Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters! There will be activities for the whole family, community meals, free time to play, bedtime stories, multigenerational worship on Sunday morning, and a chance for adults to spend time with other parents. *NOTE: […]
Media Meeting’s Courageous Conversation About Restorative Justice.
Zoom link https://bit.ly/3v6Fs1vMedia Meeting’s Courageous Conversation About Restorative Justice. Media Meeting’s Quaker Religious Education Committee is sponsoring a series of ‘Courageous Conversations’ on the topic of Restorative Justice in May. The Conversation will be held in three, one hour zoom meetings on May 8th, May 15th, and May 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Each hour will be […]
Tour of Pennsbury Manor, The Home of William Penn (In-Person Event)
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville11:00 AM - WORSHIP AT FALLSINGTON FRIENDS MEETING 12:30 PM - BROWN BAG LUNCH AT PENNSBURY MANOR PAVILION 01:30 PM - PENNSBURY MANOR TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH DOUG MILLER (SITE DIRECTOR) Pennsbury Manor is a reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate set along the Delaware River, approximately one-hour drive away from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the […]
Media Meeting’s Courageous Conversation About Restorative Justice.
Zoom link https://bit.ly/3v6Fs1vMedia Meeting’s Courageous Conversation About Restorative Justice. Media Meeting’s Quaker Religious Education Committee is sponsoring a series of ‘Courageous Conversations’ on the topic of Restorative Justice in May. The Conversation will be held in three, one hour zoom meetings on May 8th, May 15th, and May 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Each hour will be […]
Inaara Shiraz | Inclusion & Belonging in Quakerism
Zoom PAThe Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Arch Street Friends) welcomes fellow PYM F/friends to participate in its virtual Adult Education Series on Zoom. About the Lecture & Speaker What are the ways that Quaker meetings can think expansively about inclusivity? How might Friends welcome spiritual seekers and support members of their own communities with […]
“William Penn: Enigmatic Quaker, Founding Father” By J. William Frost (Virtual Event)
Zoom PAWithin the Society of Friends, George Fox is a towering figure often cited as the founder of the faith. But to outsiders, in the 17th century and today, William Penn is the archetypal Quaker. For the 400th Anniversary of George Fox’s birth, J. William Frost will present a virtual talk on William Penn that excavates […]
Bible Study: Called to Healing
Zoom PAA Bible Study series for Friends in the weeks leading to our Annual Sessions (July 6-7), and centering the Sessions theme: Called to Healing. Bible study has been an ongoing, vital part of PYM Annual Sessions. This year, we're moving some program elements of Sessions to the time before and after the summer gathering. In […]
Bible Study: Called to Healing
Zoom PAA Bible Study series for Friends in the weeks leading to our Annual Sessions (July 6-7), and centering the Sessions theme: Called to Healing. Bible study has been an ongoing, vital part of PYM Annual Sessions. This year, we're moving some program elements of Sessions to the time before and after the summer gathering. In […]
Quaker Spring Summer Gathering
Would you like to attend a radically unprogrammed gathering with Friends? June 2024 Quaker Spring Summer Gathering We will gather in-person from June 14-18, 2024, at Woolman Hill Retreat Center in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Portions of the gathering also will be available to attend remotely online (as "hybrid" sessions) via Zoom. Woolman Hill is 5 minutes […]
Abington Quarter Junior Friends Conference
Abington Quarter Junior Friends and Middle School Friends Conference will take place Sunday, June 16th through Friday, June 21st. This five-night residential conference for Quaker children in 1st through 8th grade provides an opportunity to learn more about living in the world as a Quaker while making new friends and having fun. Activities include worship, […]
Lehigh Valley Friends to Celebrate 75th Birthday!
Lehigh Valley Quakers to Celebrate 75th Birthday Sunday June 16, 2024 Open House from 1-3PM The public is invited to an open house from 1 to 3pm. Activities include an address by Christie Duncan Tessmer, General Secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, signing of a commemorative photograph by guests, and a tour of the building and […]
Bible Study: Called to Healing
Zoom PAA Bible Study series for Friends in the weeks leading to our Annual Sessions (July 6-7), and centering the Sessions theme: Called to Healing. Bible study has been an ongoing, vital part of PYM Annual Sessions. This year, we're moving some program elements of Sessions to the time before and after the summer gathering. In […]
Scrub-A-Dub-Dub Cemetery Stone Basics
Little Egg Harbor Monthly Meeting 21 East Main St., Tuckerton, NJThe Little Egg Harbor Monthly Meeting will be hosting a hands-on demonstration to learn the basics of cemetery stone cleaning in collaboration with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. This demo will take place on 6/25 at 9:00 am at the Little Egg Harbor Friends Meetinghouse located in Tuckerton. Rain date is 6/26. Supplies […]
Bible Study: Called to Healing
Zoom PAA Bible Study series for Friends in the weeks leading to our Annual Sessions (July 6-7), and centering the Sessions theme: Called to Healing. Bible study has been an ongoing, vital part of PYM Annual Sessions. This year, we're moving some program elements of Sessions to the time before and after the summer gathering. In […]
The Extraordinary Case of Allen Ricketts
Sadsbury Friends Meeting 1089 Simmontown Rd, Gap, PA, United StatesTold by Harold Finigan of Darby Meeting, the story of enslaved person Allen Ricketts who escaped slavery only to be taken back into slavery again and escaped a second time with help of Lancaster County, PA, Quakers. Hosted by Sadsbury Meeting.
Brenda Walker Beadenkopf presents: Quakers in Two Centuries, Part 2
Sadsbury Friends Meeting 1089 Simmontown Rd, Gap, PA, United StatesHer Philadelphia Quaker father in the 1950s and '60s: Charles Coates Walker worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, July 27, Sadsbury Friends Meeting 2 p.m. Along with celebrating George Fox's 400th Birthday in July of 1624
Friends Committee on National Legislation | Lobbying for the World We Seek
Zoom PAThe Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Arch Street Friends) welcomes fellow PYM F/friends to participate in its virtual Adult Education Series on Zoom. About the Lecture & Speaker The Friends Committee on National Legislation has a long history of social advocacy on Capitol Hill, but how are Friends called to influence our government today? […]
Where Two or Three are Gathered–Young Adult Friends International Gathering
Jordans Meetinghouse and Center (U.K.) Welders Lane, Jordans, Beaconsfield, Bucks,Join an international group of Young Adult Quakers (18-35) to explore how we are transformed and gathered together by the Spirit. We are pretty sure that our gathering won’t look like the painting above! However, we do want to explore what The Presence in the Midst (painted at Jordans over a century ago) could mean for us […]
Young Adult F/friends (Ages 18-35) Community’s Summer Celebration
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesCalling the Young Adult F/friends community (ages 18-35) on Saturday, August 24, from 10:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Arch Street Meeting House to celebrate the summer. Along with fellowship, worship sharing, and free time, we will have the distinct pleasure of participating in a Tarot Card Workshop (11 a.m.-2 p.m.): Can tarot help us listen […]
CANCELED-Young Adult Friends (Ages 18-35) Online Worship Sharing
Join on Zoom Zoom Link Available upon RegistrationPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENING'S WORSHIP SHARING HAS BEEN CANCELED. THE YAF ONLINE WORSHIP SHARING SERIES IS ON PAUSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! Calling young adult F/friends and Seekers (ages 18-35) throughout the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to join us for our monthly online worship sharing series the first Wednesday of every […]
The Best and Surest Foundation?
American Philosophical Society: Benjamin Franklin Hall Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe First Continental Congress took place in Carpenters’ Hall in fall 1774, with 56 delegates from 12 colonies setting the stage for American independence. Among their first decisions was to request an opening invocation from Rev. Jacob Duche, the rector of Christ Church. Duche’s rousing invocation set a precedent for Congressional prayer that continues to […]
Meeting for Worship for Healing
Meeting for Worship for Healing (MfWfH) is first and foremost, worship. Friends gather in expectant waiting on and in the Spirit as they do in any meeting for worship. The difference is, they are gathered with the intention to focus on healing. Friends present may be desirous of healing for themselves, or they may come […]
Philly premiere for Citizen George, a film about George Lakey
Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin us for a special screening of the film about the incredible George Lakey at Friends Center. Get ready to be inspired by his story and his impact on movements for social justice. Thursday, September 19, 2024, 7:30-9:30pm at Friends Center, 1501 Cherry Street in downtown Philadelphia RSVP here A special treat for those who […]
Young Friends Peace Fair and Overnight!
Buckingham Friends Meetinghouse 5684 Old York Rd, Lahaska, United StatesAll Young Friends (grades 8 to 12) are invited to the 24th Annual Peace Fair and Overnight at Buckingham Meeting/Buckingham Friends School in Lahaska, PA! The Peace Fair features local crafts, artwork, traditional and vegetarian food, kids’ games, a dunk tank, and Bucks County area non-profits that focus on peace, community service, healthy living, and […]
PYM Family Day at Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesCalling all PYM families! Please join us for a day-long Quaker family meetup on Saturday September 21st from 10 AM to 3 PM at Pendle Hill. Come enjoy Pendle Hill’s beautiful campus and get to know other families from around PYM. There will be intergenerational activities, time for parent/guardian worship sharing, children’s activities, art projects, and […]
Young Adult Friends (Ages 18-35) Bonfire Gathering
Calling young adult F/friends and Seekers to join us for a Fall Bonfire gathering on Saturday, September 21, from 5:00-10:00 p.m. around the Doylestown, PA area. We will make smores, chat with each other, and welcome in the Fall season. The location to the gathering will be shared closer to the date of the event. […]
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/
CANCELED-Young Adult Friends (Ages 18-35) Online Worship Sharing
Join on Zoom Zoom Link Available upon RegistrationPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENING'S WORSHIP SHARING HAS BEEN CANCELED. THE YAF ONLINE WORSHIP SHARING SERIES IS ON PAUSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! Calling young adult F/friends and Seekers (ages 18-35) throughout the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to join us for our monthly online worship sharing series the first Wednesday of every […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
Providence Friends Meeting 340th Anniversary
Providence Friends Meeting 105 N Providence Rd, Media, United StatesThere will be a short program from 11:00–11:30 a.m., followed by a Treasure Map Tour and a garden lunch. Rain means the inside garden! Everyone will receive a "treasure map" to use to visit different displays throughout the meetinghouse and grounds. Highlights include our Underground Railroad "station," the work we are doing to mitigate the […]
PYM Young Friends – October Monthly Gathering!
Downingtown Friends Meeting 800 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, United StatesYouth in grades 8 through 12 are invited to participate in our monthly Young Friends (YF) gathering! Join us as we gather together to build relationships and community, learn about Quaker practice and issues of social justice, and have fun together! The day will include community-building games and activities, a program/discussion, and lunch. **Our gathering will […]
220th Anniversary of Arch Street Meeting House
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesOn Sunday, October 27th, 2024, join Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust, Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting, and the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia to celebrate the meetinghouse’s 220th Anniversary! Located in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia, Arch Street Meeting House (ASMH) is a National Historic Landmark, and has been a vibrant hub for both […]
New England Yearly Meeting and the Indigenous Boarding Schools
Zoom PAJoin the Friends Historical Association for its 2024 Annual Members Meeting and Lecture on Saturday, November 2, 2023 at 11:30am – 1:00pm ET on Zoom. This year’s lecture is “New England Yearly Meeting and the Indigenous Boarding Schools” by NEYM’s Indigenous Boarding School Research Group. Registration is required. Learn more and register here. New England […]
CANCELED-Young Adult Friends (Ages 18-35) Online Worship Sharing
Join on Zoom Zoom Link Available upon RegistrationPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENING'S WORSHIP SHARING HAS BEEN CANCELED. THE YAF ONLINE WORSHIP SHARING SERIES IS ON PAUSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING! Calling young adult F/friends and Seekers (ages 18-35) throughout the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to join us for our monthly online worship sharing series the first Wednesday of every […]
Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County
Newtown Monthly Meeting 219 Court St, Newtown, PAPat Mervine, local author, historian and member of Middletown Friends Meeting will speak at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse, 219 Court Street, Newtown PA on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 pm about her newly published book, Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County. Co-written with Joseph Coleman, Slavery, Friends, and Freedom in Bucks County explores the […]
Youth Programs at Fall Continuing Sessions!
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesDuring the weekend of November 8 to 10, children and families are invited to participate in PYM’s Fall Continuing Sessions! In-person youth programs will be held all day on Saturday, November 9th at Arch Street Meeting House. Meeting for Worship begins at 9 AM, followed by youth programming at 9:30 AM. Young Friends (grades 8 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Forum: “The Radical Theology and Spiritual Experience of Early Friends”
Swarthmore Friends Meeting 12 Whittier Pl,, Swarthmore, United StatesOn Sunday, November 24, Swarthmore Meeting member Marcelle Martin will offer a forum on "The Radical Theology and Spiritual Experience of Early Friends." The first Quakers lived in a time of great social and religious turmoil, when many new ideas about Christianity and new practices were being expounded by many different groups. When […]
