There are over 100 meetings in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey that are part of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Find a Quaker meeting or Friends worship opportunities near you at pym.org/meetings

National Gun Violence Awareness Day was observed on June 5. In reference to the continued reflection, Lundun Abelson, recently shared encouragement and process for other parents when speaking to children about gun violence. www.pym.org/talking-to-c...

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions will take place at Cheyney University and on Zoom, July 22 - July 26. Learn more at secure.qgiv.com/for/PYMEvent...

National Gun Violence Awareness Day will be observed this year on June 5. As part of that wider conversation, Melinda Wenner Bradley, recently shared ways adults can approach conversations with children about guns violence: www.pym.org/talking-to-c...

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is launching a new program called the Friends Experiment. During virtual gatherings spread across June, Friends will come together to discuss topics important to their meetings and share their challenges and successes. Learn more at secure.qgiv.com/for/PYMEvent...

Richard Sanders, a resident at Stapeley Hall, recently shared during a celebration of Anna T. Jeanes. He spoke about the hall today and the connection between to Anna’s values. During his remarks, he also read Matthew 5:16 as an introduction to his portion of the presentation.

The Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom statue is currently on display at Old Kennett Meetinghouse on Kendal Drive in Kennett Square. Chris Mohr, the general secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends, was interviewed by CBS Philadelphia. www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting received this press release today from a Friend in the body regarding the 40X40WalkForReparations, which will take place on May 14. Learn more about the walk at www.pym.org/40x40walkfor...

Friends are invited to return for worship, workshops, and fellowship across the week of Annual Sessions. Friends can join online through Zoom or in person for a day, the weekend, or the full gathering. Learn more and register at the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Website or at bit.ly/4uCon8L

Joey Szpilczak, a current junior at Germantown Friends School, did their junior project focused with a hope to give back to her community by working with different organizations and individuals, including Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Learn more at pym.org or at www.pym.org/a-junior-pro...

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting connects 10,000 Friends, more than 100 meetings, and the ministries they uphold. Explore Quaker worship opportunities throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. www.pym.org/meetings/

Last week, the National Council of Churches, of which Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is a member, invited Chris Mohr to share a short video for the Week of Prayer. Access the video at the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2i...

Chris Mohr, General Secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, spent part of this past weekend with the Young Adult Friends in the PYM community. During the weekend’s activities, Young Adult Friends awarded him a baguette for good listening skills.

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. @democracyforward.org Learn more: bit.ly/3KjXcxX

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...

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...

Join Friends Center's 50th anniversary celebration w/ our next training on Sun. 11/23 2-5 pm, led by @eqat.bsky.social: Building Skills for Spiritually Grounded Nonviolent Action Deepen your understanding & sharpen your skills! Quakers & non-Quakers welcome. Refreshments & childcare provided.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 www.eventbrite.com/e/how-faith-....

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

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-...

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...

Meeting for Worship in Solidarity will be held for Jacob Hoopes Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:30. Learn more: bit.ly/4miwjrY

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

The things you see when walking around Friends Center: New @afsc-org.bsky.social yard signs in the offices of @quakerspym.bsky.social! #Quakers

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-...

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...

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

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...

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...

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.

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-...

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...