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/
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 […]
