The Quaker College Fair is for students interested in Quaker values-based higher education. Students in High School from across the country were invited to attend a series of conversations and panels held in March and April 0f 2022 to ask questions, meet current Quaker college students and reps, and get to know other Quaker(ish) students. [Read more…] about Quaker College Fair, Vision & Renewal
Communications & Outreach
Religious Education Resources and Events for June & July
Happy summertime, Friends! In the coming weeks, children and teens will be done with school and families will shift into summer routines. I’ll be back in touch in August with ideas for looking forward to the Fall, and if you’re ready to start thinking in that direction this planning guide is still a good place to begin this summer. The resources and events offered below for June and July include Juneteenth, FGC’s “YAY!” gathering, and what’s for families and youth at our Annual Sessions. I hope you will pass them along to families and youth in your meetings and communities! [Read more…] about Religious Education Resources and Events for June & July
Interfaith Witness to End Gun Violence
On June 4, 2022, community members from Old Haverford Friends Meeting, Congregation Or Zarua, the congregation that shares the meetinghouse space, and Bethel AME Church of Ardmore set up a “T-shirt Memorial to the Lost” on the lawn of the meetinghouse and joined together for the dedication service. The reflections shared here by two Friends provide the perspective of how the memorial came to be at Old Haverford as well as background on shared interfaith work, and the historical perspective on helping to start Heeding God’s Call. Rabbi Shelly Barnathan speaks to the meaning of the event for the Jewish community and gives us a unified vision for the future.
Friends in Business featuring Joseph M. Evans, Jr.
Friends who are in business are invited to contact PYM’s general secretary, Christie Duncan-Tessmer, to receive information about Friends in Business events.
Integrating The Golden Rule into Business Practices
Joseph M. Evans, Jr. recently spoke on the topic of “Friends in Business” at Cropwell Meeting, in Marlton, NJ. Now retired, Evans was founder of Awbury Partners, L.P. a family investment partnership. He is also a co-founder of PYM’s “Friends in Business” – a network of Friends who want to reflect their values in their work. [Read more…] about Friends in Business featuring Joseph M. Evans, Jr.
A Message From Friends Fiduciary
PYM and many of the meetings in PYM hold their investments at Friends Fiduciary because of their high performance and commitment to investing with Quaker values. On May 23rd Friends Fiduciary shared a message about their work in the context of the current market volatility. The message is reposted here for PYM Friends to see. [Read more…] about A Message From Friends Fiduciary
Newtown Quaker Meeting Fourth Graders Receive Their Bibles
Newtown Quaker Meeting recognizes the growing maturity of the young people in the Meeting by:
- Awarding Bibles to fourth graders at Easter.
- Giving copies of the Quaker Faith and Practice booklet to eighth graders in June.
- Presenting copies of Edward Hicks’ painting of The Peaceable Kingdom to those who have turned 21 during the year at Quaker Homecoming in December.
[Read more…] about Newtown Quaker Meeting Fourth Graders Receive Their Bibles
Workshop on Gathering Virtually
A workshop was held on Saturday May 7, and we returned to the questions we’ve held since 2020 about navigating the new normal of life through the ongoing pandemic. We highly recommend to readers the guidance on virtual gathering authored by Emily Provance, a Traveling Minister of New York Yearly Meeting. [Read more…] about Workshop on Gathering Virtually
Policy on Advocacy Explained
Quaker practice invites Friends to listen deeply to the Inward Teacher and then to follow the leading that comes as a result. This is foundational to our faith, and individuals and meetings expect ourselves to be guided by Spirit in our daily decisions and with the direction of our lives. One way of responding to Spirit is through political action, including creating lasting and structural change through local, state, and federal legislation. Individuals may do this without limitation. When monthly, quarterly, and yearly meeting engagement is political, in addition to seeking unity in spiritual discernment we must also consider what is legally necessary for our non-profit organization. [Read more…] about Policy on Advocacy Explained
Arch Street Meeting House Installs Brand New Outdoor Exhibits
Arch Street Meeting House has just installed brand new outside exhibits. This exciting addition will elevate the meetinghouse to one of the must-see historic sites in Old City Philadelphia and will attract thousands of visitors to the historic property to learn about Quakerism for years to come. On Friday, May 27th, from 5-8, regional Quakers, history enthusiasts and supporters of the Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust will celebrate this milestone with a celebration and exhibit unveiling. [Read more…] about Arch Street Meeting House Installs Brand New Outdoor Exhibits
Concord Quarter’s Intergenerational Radio Play Program
“Something Odd at Quarterly Meeting” . . .
Birmingham Meeting‘s children and youth have used their drama skills and interests to participate in intergenerational programs for Concord Quarterly Meeting over the last twelve years. The young people give a performance that is followed by adults and youth present being invited to respond to wondering questions on issues brought up by the story they share. Various topics have been used for their performances including scripture, Quaker history, and recently a science fiction story! [Read more…] about Concord Quarter’s Intergenerational Radio Play Program
