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PYM Statement on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)

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The Religious Society of Friends witnesses to the truth of our times. In this moment, we recognize that we are facing an existential crisis that requires a response greater than individual actions.  The systemic structures as well as the daily choices of peoples, governments and faith communities across the globe must act in radical concert to address the climate catastrophe we have created. [Read more…] about PYM Statement on the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)

A Look Back at 2023 Fall Continuing Sessions

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It was a brisk Saturday morning on November 11th as Friends gathered at Arch Street Meeting house in Philadelphia from all over the PYM network of meetinghouses for our 2023 Fall Continuing Sessions. [Read more…] about A Look Back at 2023 Fall Continuing Sessions

PYM Friends Learn to Lobby with FCNL

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On October 30, PYM Friends gathered for a workshop about lobbying and its place within the world of political advocacy.  The workshop was facilitated by the Senior Director for Quaker Leadership, Alicia McBride, from Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). For twenty years, Alicia has worked in multiple roles with FCNL . She’s a member of Sandy Spring Meeting, part of the Baltimore Yearly Meeting footprint.  She was joined by Deb Hejl, member and Friend of Gwynedd Meeting, who has been actively involved with FCNL for a quarter century and serves as a PYM representative to FCNL. [Read more…] about PYM Friends Learn to Lobby with FCNL

Sessions is Coming! A Look at November 11 & the Future

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Friends of all ages are encouraged to attend Fall Continuing Sessions on November 11. Throughout the day, the current Sessions theme, “Living with our neighbors, Growing into beloved community,” will be centered in our worship, fellowship, youth programs, and the business of the yearly meeting. We’re also sharing a preview of Sessions in 2024 and how a shift in this summer’s Annual Sessions creates new opportunities in the coming year.
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Feature Film about Friend Rustin Bayard Opens November 3rd

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A movie focused on the life and work of Friend Bayard Rustin is being released in the coming days, joining the 2002 documentary Brother Outsider and offering a new way for the wider public to learn about the peace, labor, and civil rights organizer and activist. [Read more…] about Feature Film about Friend Rustin Bayard Opens November 3rd

Outreach and Communications Thread Gathering: Support in Community

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Why does your meeting want to grow?

What tools and resources do you need?

These were among the questions considered at the November 21 Thread Gathering focused on Outreach and Communications. Membership development was explored through lenses that include why people are seeking religious community, community outreach, newcomer follow-up, and welcome for families with children. [Read more…] about Outreach and Communications Thread Gathering: Support in Community

More Resources for Meeting Website Development

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More Resources for Meeting Website Development

Earlier this year, we shared resources provided by Friends General Conference (FGC) for ‘What’s After Quaker Cloud?’. As meetings begin the transition of migrating their websites to alternative web hosting platforms, we’d like to introduce you to an additional alternative meetings can consider. [Read more…] about More Resources for Meeting Website Development

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