Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is a faith community comprised of over 100 Quaker Meetings.
A coalition that includes Quaker groups, other faith organizations, and houses of worship filed a notice with the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security.
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8 days ago
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Different Quaker meetings, organizations, and affiliates in our region are gathering food pantry items this season. Learn more about them at
www.pym.org/pym-meetings...
28 days ago
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In West Philadelphia, on Baltimore and 48th, there’s a building where Friends gather to meet. It is not a meetinghouse, but inside those walls, a small community keeps a meeting thriving. Learn more:
www.pym.org/west-philade...
about 1 month ago
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Friends Center, Philadelphia
about 1 month ago
Join Friends Center's 50th anniversary celebration w/ our next training on Sun. 11/23 2-5 pm, led by
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: Building Skills for Spiritually Grounded Nonviolent Action Deepen your understanding & sharpen your skills! Quakers & non-Quakers welcome. Refreshments & childcare provided.
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Next Training for FC50: – Friends Center
https://friendscentercorp.org/next-training-for-fc50/
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Pendle Hill
about 1 month ago
Registration is open for Kairos on the Mountain, 2026! ⛰ Join Francisco Burgos on this spiritual pilgrimage to Monteverde, Costa Rica from May 13-20, 2026. Registrations are due 12/1/2025, so don't wait! This program typically fills with a waitlist.
pendlehill.org/calendar/kai...
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Affinity Groups within PYM are small gatherings of Friends with shared experiences or identities. They offer time to connect, share, and learn together in practical ways. Some meet throughout the year; others begin when there is interest. Learn More:
www.pym.org/what-are-aff...
about 2 months ago
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PYM has been working to craft a Guidance on Advocacy and Lobbying. On October 20, at 7:00 there will be an online listening session which will be a time for all Friends to read the draft and share insights. Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Listening Session on Guidance for Advocacy and Lobbying. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Friends, As many of you know, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting has been working to craft a Guidance on Advocacy and Lobbying to support the witness of our PYM groups (Councils, Collaboratives, and others ...
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/htbN-v31Q9mhw_hWbfbz9g#/registration
about 2 months ago
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Mohr as the new General Secretary of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, starting November 8th! Learn more about Chris at
www.pym.org/new-philadel...
about 2 months ago
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PYM and New Sanctuary Movement will lead a workshop on how to support the immigrant justice movement on October 12 at 3-5pm at Friends Center. This workshop is part of Friends Center’s 50th Anniversary. Learn more and register for the workshop at
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2 months ago
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Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9am – 4pm Friends are invited to join for a day of sharing, learning, and taking action together on the topic of climate witness at the Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak! Thread Gathering at Arch Street Meeting House and Zoom. Learn more at:
bit.ly/thread-gathering
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3 months ago
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Friends in our yearly meeting use a mix of tools to share information and stay in touch. Some of these tools help with conversations, some with finding meetings, and some with keeping contact details current. Learn more:
www.pym.org/finding-one-...
3 months ago
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Eileen Flanagan worships with Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting and holds a minute of religious service. Her new book Common Ground is part of that ministry. The book comes from years of climate justice organizing and public action brought forward from her faith. Learn more:
www.pym.org/efcommongrou...
4 months ago
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Meeting for Worship in Solidarity will be held for Jacob Hoopes Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:30. Learn more:
bit.ly/4miwjrY
4 months ago
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Friends Center, Philadelphia
4 months ago
Our series spotlighting organizations at Friends Center continues with Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends, or PYM (
@quakerspym.bsky.social
). Historically, Yearly Meetings met at least once a year to make decisions about issues & concerns affecting Quakers in a particular region. /22a
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting · Quakers
Uniting Quaker Meetings in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, & Maryland.
https://pym.org
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Quaker News
4 months ago
Doylestown Friends Meeting Joins Interfaith Pride
https://www.quakersbucks.org/stories-of-vitality/doylestown-friends-meeting-joins-interfaith-pride
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Friends Center, Philadelphia
4 months ago
The things you see when walking around Friends Center: New
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yard signs in the offices of
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Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust is excited to invite the public to a special opening reception celebrating the completion of major renovations and brand-new museum exhibits, Thursday, April 10th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Learn more:
www.pym.org/arch-street-...
8 months ago
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The Programs and Religious Life team at PYM invites Friends to participate in upcoming retreats, discussions, and opportunities for fellowship with others this April. Friends are also reminded about available support funding for PYM individuals and families.
www.pym.org/april-with-p...
8 months ago
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Quaker News
9 months ago
Mt. Holly Meeting Installs Geothermal System
https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/mt-holly-meeting-installs-geothermal-system/
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Mt. Holly Meeting Installs Geothermal System - South Jersey Quakers
Mt. Holly Meeting is installing geothermal heating and cooling into our 1775 meetinghouse.
https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/mt-holly-meeting-installs-geothermal-system/
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PYM Connect has launched the Addressing Climate Change channel! PYM Friends, join PYM Connect today and together, as a yearly meeting, we can connect, learn, and create tangible change! Learn more:
connect.pym.org/signup
8 months ago
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The question “How are we called to create safe space for people affected by the changes in our nation?” was included on the agenda for Spring Sessions, but time did not allow for it to be addressed. This topic will be taken up as an item at Annual Sessions. Learn More:
www.pym.org/annual-sessi...
9 months ago
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PYM seeks candidates for the position of General Secretary. The General Secretary, of PYM, is responsible for providing oversight of all staff operations, and for support and integration of all PYM projects, services and activities. Learn more about this opportunity:
www.pym.org/employment/p...
9 months ago
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Friends Center, Philadelphia
9 months ago
On March 16, 4 pm,
@quakerspym.bsky.social
hosts a community meeting here at Friends Center with several immigrant-serving groups in Philadelphia. PYM will talk about their lawsuit & the temporary injunction preventing ICE from arresting or detaining people in the plaintiffs' houses of worship.
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One Philadelphia: A Community Meeting about Immigrant Rights & Concerns · Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
https://www.pym.org/event/one-philadelphia-a-community-meeting-about-immigrant-rights-concerns/
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The Quaker Fund for Indigenous Communities provides grants to Indigenous communities and individuals. One organization they have supported this past year is Native Roots Farm Foundation for their work rematriating culturally meaningful plants. Learn more:
www.pym.org/quaker-fund-...
9 months ago
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Being present to the Light in all people is one practice that guide us in everything. This article provides resources if ICE or other law enforcement officials arrive at a Meetinghouse.
www.pym.org/what-to-do-i...
10 months ago
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