Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
@quakerspym.bsky.social
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is a faith community comprised of over 100 Quaker Meetings.
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...
Learn more about them at www.pym.org/pym-meetings...
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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...
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...
Learn more: www.pym.org/west-philade...
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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...
Learn more: www.pym.org/west-philade...
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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.
Building Skills for Spiritually Grounded Nonviolent Action
Deepen your understanding & sharpen your skills!
Quakers & non-Quakers welcome.
Refreshments & childcare provided.
Next Training for FC50: – Friends Center
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October 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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.
Building Skills for Spiritually Grounded Nonviolent Action
Deepen your understanding & sharpen your skills!
Quakers & non-Quakers welcome.
Refreshments & childcare provided.
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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...
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...
October 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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...
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...
Learn More: www.pym.org/what-are-aff...
October 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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...
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...
Learn more about Chris at www.pym.org/new-philadel...
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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...
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-....
This workshop is part of Friends Center’s 50th Anniversary.
Learn more and register for the workshop at www.eventbrite.com/e/how-faith-....
October 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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-....
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 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
September 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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 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-...
Learn more: www.pym.org/finding-one-...
September 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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-...
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...
Learn more: www.pym.org/efcommongrou...
August 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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...
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
Learn more: bit.ly/4miwjrY
August 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Meeting for Worship in Solidarity will be held for Jacob Hoopes Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:30.
Learn more: bit.ly/4miwjrY
Learn more: bit.ly/4miwjrY
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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
Historically, Yearly Meetings met at least once a year to make decisions about issues & concerns affecting Quakers in a particular region. /22a
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting · Quakers
Uniting Quaker Meetings in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, & Maryland.
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August 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
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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Doylestown Friends Meeting Joins Interfaith Pride
https://www.quakersbucks.org/stories-of-vitality/doylestown-friends-meeting-joins-interfaith-pride
https://www.quakersbucks.org/stories-of-vitality/doylestown-friends-meeting-joins-interfaith-pride
July 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Doylestown Friends Meeting Joins Interfaith Pride
https://www.quakersbucks.org/stories-of-vitality/doylestown-friends-meeting-joins-interfaith-pride
https://www.quakersbucks.org/stories-of-vitality/doylestown-friends-meeting-joins-interfaith-pride
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The things you see when walking around Friends Center:
New @afsc-org.bsky.social yard signs in the offices of @quakerspym.bsky.social!
#Quakers
New @afsc-org.bsky.social yard signs in the offices of @quakerspym.bsky.social!
#Quakers
August 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The things you see when walking around Friends Center:
New @afsc-org.bsky.social yard signs in the offices of @quakerspym.bsky.social!
#Quakers
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-...
Learn more: www.pym.org/arch-street-...
April 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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-...
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...
www.pym.org/april-with-p...
April 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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...
www.pym.org/april-with-p...
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Mt. Holly Meeting Installs Geothermal System
https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/mt-holly-meeting-installs-geothermal-system/
https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/mt-holly-meeting-installs-geothermal-system/
Mt. Holly Meeting Installs Geothermal System - South Jersey Quakers
Mt. Holly Meeting is installing geothermal heating and cooling into our 1775 meetinghouse.
www.southjerseyquakers.org
March 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Mt. Holly Meeting Installs Geothermal System
https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/mt-holly-meeting-installs-geothermal-system/
https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/mt-holly-meeting-installs-geothermal-system/
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
Learn more: connect.pym.org/signup
March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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
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...
Learn More: www.pym.org/annual-sessi...
March 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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...
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...
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...
March 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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...
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...
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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.
One Philadelphia: A Community Meeting about Immigrant Rights & Concerns · Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
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March 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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-...
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-...
March 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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-...
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...
This article provides resources if ICE or other law enforcement officials arrive at a Meetinghouse. www.pym.org/what-to-do-i...
February 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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...
This article provides resources if ICE or other law enforcement officials arrive at a Meetinghouse. www.pym.org/what-to-do-i...