Maurice Louca Live in Concert at Germantown Friends Meeting
Germantown Friends Meeting 47 West Coulter Street, PhiladelphiaMaurice Louca Live in Concert Friday, October 4th, 2024 at Germantown Friends Meeting. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the performance begins at 7:30 PM. Join us for a live performance by Maurice Louca, one of Egypt’s most innovative and influential composers. Known for his ability to blend traditional Arabic music with experimental and avant-garde […]
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.
Too Queer to Be Quaker: The Limits of Liberal Quaker Inclusion of Lesbian and Gay People during the Cold War and Today
HybridOctober 7, 2024, 7:30pm-9pm Eastern Time (US & Canada) on campus and via Zoom: A First Monday Lecture with Brian Blackmore Before the gay rights movement gained momentum in the early 1960s, a few very small assemblies of Quakers publicly supported lesbian and gay people ahead of all other religious groups. Most Quakers in the mid-twentieth century, however, did […]
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 […]
Online Training for Recording Clerks
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofu2spzgrEtCQEqgX39hOg4LQy6s9YqwOJoin Philadelphia Yearly Meeting for a virtual Recording Clerks Training on October 11th! Expand your skills in taking minutes! This training is open to the whole yearly meeting. Whether you're a current recording clerk, have served in the past, or are simply interested in this session - you are invited. Facilitated by experienced recording clerks […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, How do I witness peace? All are welcome; click here to join or call 646-558-8656; use meeting #885 631 969.
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 […]
