Healing Wisdom of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
In October, the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers is celebrating their 20th anniversary at a conference called, "We Are All Related: Unearthing the Roots of our Shared Humanity." In this webinar, we will be honored to hear from one of the Grandmothers, Mona Polacca, whose Native identities are Havasupai, Hopi and Tewa. Grandmother Mona […]
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 […]
Grief, Loss & Bereavement: A pastoral care Thread Gathering
Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRegistration is open! Friends are invited to join for a day of sharing, learning, and working together on the topic of pastoral care, focused on grief. In the morning, we will explore the ways monthly meetings address pastoral care needs, with small group discussions and chances for Friends to share joys and struggles. In the […]
The Quaker City: A Walking Tour of Old City
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesThis isn’t your run-of-the-mill Founding Fathers’ tour! Perfect for Friends or visitors seeking a different side of Philly history, this walking tour highlights important Quaker sites in Old City. The tour starts at Arch Street Meeting House, then continues to the Betsy Ross House, and on to Welcome Park, the site of William Penn’s first […]
Halloween in the Historic District; Arch Street Meeting House
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesTrick-or-Treat around Philadelphia’s historic district! Stop by Arch Street Meeting House and other participating sites in Old City, Philadelphia for a spooky day of family fun! On Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the area transforms into a Halloween wonderland perfect for all ages. FREE, no registration required. Costumes encouraged! Visit […]
Singalong w/ Rise Up Singing
Fallsington Friends Meetinghouse 9300 New Falls Rd, Levittown, United StatesFallsington Meeting will be hosting a SING-A-LONG using the Rise Up Singing songbook. WHEN: Saturday, October 19 th , 2024 7 to 8:30 PM WHERE: Fallsington Meeting Social Room 9300 New Falls Road Fallsington, PA Guitar Accompanist: Richard Aldred ALL ARE WELCOME!
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 […]
Pendle Hill Resident Student Program Free Info Session
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesSpring Term Info Session (October) Online: Oct 21, 2024 An informal opportunity to learn more about Pendle Hill’s residential study program. 7:30-8:30pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom. Free to the public! Click below for the Zoom link. https://pendlehill.org/events/spring-term-info-session-october-2024/
Wednesday Worship Sharing
Zoom PAThe tradition of gathering midweek has always been strong among Friends. Please join us to reflect and connect in fellowship. This week, we’ll sit together, online, and reflect on the word Humility. All are welcome; click here to join or call 646-558-8656; use meeting #885 631 969.
Climate Cafe: a place for support and to report
Zoom link https://bit.ly/3v6Fs1vClimate Witness Stewards invite all interested Quakers in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to join us for for a Climate Cafe: a place for support and to report climate actions (formerly Online Potluck) The next Climate Cafe is at 7:00 pm on October 24. We have found this format to be a supportive, spiritually encouraging and community building way to share […]
The Quaker City: A Walking Tour of Old City
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesThis isn’t your run-of-the-mill Founding Fathers’ tour! Perfect for Friends or visitors seeking a different side of Philly history, this walking tour highlights important Quaker sites in Old City. The tour starts at Arch Street Meeting House, then continues to the Betsy Ross House, and on to Welcome Park, the site of William Penn’s first […]
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 […]
Abi from India with RSWR – presentation and discussion
Join Dr. Abinaya Murugesan (Abi), RSWR Country Coordinator in India, and Megan Fair, Associate Secretary of Advancement, as they share vivid slides and stories of women entrepreneurs supported by RSWR. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference in someone’s life today. Right Sharing of World Resources, founded in 1967 by FWCC, facilitates […]
Swarthmore Meeting Jumble Sale
Find bargains galore of furniture, housewares, camping and sports equipment, games, books, bicycles, art, jewelry, plus delicious baked goods at Swarthmore Friends Meeting's annual Jumble Sale!
Cropwell Meeting: Halloween Costume Parade
Cropwell Meeting 810 S. Cropwell Rd., Marlton, NJ, United StatesCropwell Meeting is inviting neighborhood families over for games, treats, a pumpkin hunt, and tours of the meetinghouse!
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 […]
Threshing Session: A Benchmark for Climate Change Witness
Zoom PARegister → A proposed benchmark for our witness to address climate change will be on the agenda at Fall Continuing Sessions in November. Benchmark for reducing our carbon footprint: Measure the carbon footprint of Yearly Meeting operations, gatherings, and facilities. Identify how the Yearly Meeting could be carbon net zero by 2030 Invite monthly […]
Steve Angell: George Fox, Economics and the Testimony Against War
We will consider George Fox's life and witness in the context of the economic systems of his day and his and the Society of Friends' evolving testimonies against outward wars. Steve Angell is the Leatherrock Professor of Quaker Studies, Earlham School of Religion This is a zoom event, please email gmm@germantownfriends.org for the zoom link.
Wednesday Worship Sharing
Zoom PAThe tradition of gathering midweek has always been strong among Friends. Please join us to reflect and connect in fellowship. This week, we’ll sit together, online, and reflect on the query What scares me? All are welcome; click here to join or call 646-558-8656; use meeting #885 631 969.
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 […]
Climate Up Close: A conversation with Dr. Nadir Jeevanjee
Abington Friends Meeting 520 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA, United StatesClimate Up Close: A conversation with Dr. Nadir Jeevanjee, NOAA climate scientist and Princeton professor of physics. Sunday, November 3rd at 11AM at Abington Monthly Meeting. Dr. Jeevanjee represents a group of dedicated scientists committed to making the facts of climate science accessible to a broad audience. The goal of Climate Up Close is to begin conversations about […]
Miracles with Diane Allen
Cropwell Meeting 810 S. Cropwell Rd., Marlton, NJ, United StatesBeloved TV news anchor and longtime NJ State Senator Diane Allen will talk to us about miracles in her life. Allen is a member of Moorestown/Mt. Laurel Friends Meeting. A potluck lunch will follow.
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 […]
Middle East Collaborative
Join the every other month meeting of the collaborative. Updates from programs and discussion of programs and events related to peace and groups we work with in the Middle East. Contact Sandy Rea for the Zoom link - drsandyrea@hotmail.com
Lecture – Towards a Just Democracy: Spiritual Grounding and Principled Action
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesTowards a Just Democracy: Spiritual Grounding and Principled Action Hybrid: Nov 4, 2024 A First Monday Lecture with Alicia McBride and José Santos Moreno of Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) 7:30pm-9pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) on campus and via Zoom. Free to the public! Registration required for Zoom or on-campus participation. https://pendlehill.org/events/towards-a-just-democracy-spiritual-grounding-and-principled-action/
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 […]
Wednesday Worship Sharing
Zoom PAThe tradition of gathering midweek has always been strong among Friends. Please join us to reflect and connect in fellowship. This week, we’ll sit together, online, and reflect on the word, Plant your garden. All are welcome; click here to join or call 646-558-8656; use meeting #885 631 969.
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 […]
Fall Continuing Sessions
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesAll Friends everywhere are invited to join Fall Continuing Sessions at Arch Street Meeting House. Our theme “Called to Healing” acknowledges that this is a vulnerable time in our world and as Quakers, we are charged with joining in the work of healing and renewal. Fall Sessions will begin on Friday, November 8th and conclude […]
Memorial to the Lost
Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin the Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative and Heeding God's Call to End Gun Violence to dedicate a memorial to those lost to gun violence at Historic Arch Street Meeting House during Continuing Sessions.
Toward Truth and Healing: How Churches Face Accountability for their Indian Boarding Schools
Many Christian church denominations operated Indian boarding schools during the 19th and early 20th centuries, in collaboration with the federal government’s policy of forced assimilation. Now they are re-examining the roles they played, the harms that were done to Native American families and nations, and the ongoing impacts in Native communities today. Representatives of Catholic, […]
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 […]
All Together Worship at Fall Continuing Sessions
Zoom PAThree times a year, Friends across all four states in the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting region have the opportunity to join together for an online meeting for worship for all ages. All Together Worship happens from 10-11am on the Sunday morning of every Continuing and Annual Sessions weekend. We come together from meetinghouses and homes for […]
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. […]
Reading Group on C. Wess Daniels’s “Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance”
Pendle Hill’s Reading Group (November) Nov 13, 2024 Worship sharing on C. Wess Daniels’s 2019 book "Resisting Empire: The Book of Revelation as Resistance." 7:00-8:30pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) via Zoom. Free and open to the public! Registration required. https://pendlehill.org/events/pendle-hills-reading-group-november-2024/
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 […]
Being a Quaker Author
Swarthmore Friends Meeting 12 Whittier Pl,, Swarthmore, United StatesJennifer Kavanagh, a British Quaker, spent nearly 30 years in publishing, mostly as a literary agent, and now works as a retreat leader and writer. In the last twenty years she has written 12 books of non-fiction and three novels. Currently she is serving as a Friend-in-Residence at Pendle Hill. At Swarthmore Meeting on Sunday, […]
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 […]
A Conversation on Living the Lenape Way
Rancocas Friends Meeting Main Street 201, Westampton, New Jersey, United StatesCelebrating Indigenous Peoples Month The Rancocas Friends Meeting invites you to join a conversation on, "Living the Lenape Way" with Lenape Tribal Nation Leader, Elder John Thomas. Elder John Thomas of the federally recognized Lenape nation, the Delaware Tribe of Indians, has been a prominent member of the American Indian Movement, a survivor of Wounded […]
Friends’ Decision-Making and Clerking: Participating in Meetings for Business with Joy and Confidence
Pendle Hill 338 Plush Mill Rd, Wallingford, United StatesNov 22-24, 2024: An on-campus weekend workshop with Steve Mohlke and ,O on liberatory clerking skills and principles This is an opportunity for both new and experienced clerks of Friends’ meetings and committees to meet and think together about the role of presiding clerk in the spiritual practice of meeting for business. The workshop will address […]
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 […]
Celebration of tree being added to Upper Dublin Elder Grove
Upper Dublin Quaker Meeting Fort Washington Avenue 1505, Maple Glen, PA, United StatesEvent at Upper Dublin Meeting- 1506 Ft. Washington Ave., Maple Glen At 11 AM on Sunday November 24, following 10 AM Worship, we will gather at our wonderful tree which sprouted back in 1796 and is now selected as a member of the Upper Dublin Elder Grove. Commissioner Donah Beale (Chair) and Commissioner […]
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 […]
