ANNOUNCING
PYM Today Online
A new online newsletter for the PYM community.
Eco-Justice Project
Friendly Households
A laboratory for creating and living lifestyles that preserve a viable Earth.
Concord Quarter
Video Welcome
Watch Concord Quarter's promotional video introducing newcomers to Quakerism.
MEETING FOR WORSHIP
The 1st Query
We invite you to consider this month's Query, in the Quaker tradition of self-examination.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Clerk Thomas Swain has announced a Called Session of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 11 to consider our yearly meeting programs and concerns.  Our current financial situation and efforts to better align our expenses with our income in support of Quaker faith and practice will be presented and considered.  Loving, spiritually grounded discernment by members is important to this work.  Please join us for worship and discernment on February 11th.
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Jan 19, 2012

Interim Meeting met on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 to consider our Yearly Meeting's financial condition, approve a number a financial decisions  and reaffirm our policy on military tax refusal witness.  Read more about January Interim Meeting.

Jan 15, 2012

Yearly Meeting leadership and committees continue to monitor PYM’s financial condition and are providing a mid-year report and decisions to control expenses.  Detailed information is contained in an open letter to all members and other Friends who may be interested, from Financial Stewardship, Financial Oversight, the Treasurer and General Secretary.

Jan 04, 2012

Sessions Planning Group discerned Living the Holy Experiment  as the theme for Annual Sessions 2012, in celebration of our Quaker history in Philadelphia, and the ongoing exploration of our witness in the wider world, especially in these times of change. William Penn’s Holy Experiment was about applying religious principles to the work of the world. The colony was to offer religious and civil liberty so that all could live peacefully according to their principles.  During these sessions we will explore together -How do we apply our principles to how we live in the world, with one another in community, and how we conduct our business?

Nov 18, 2011

What is Quaker Quest? Simply put, Quaker Quest is an outreach program designed to appeal to people who are curious about Quakers, or who are seeking a spiritual community. The program features three speakers, small group discussion, a brief introduction to the Religious Society of Friends and our testimonies, an abbreviated meeting for worship, and plenty of time for questions, conversation, and fellowship.

As one visitor put it, “I have never felt so accepted and free to be myself with a group of people I barely know, and I never knew there was a religion that tolerated such a diversity of thought and belief. I can’t wait to come back next week and hear what the other speakers have to say!”

Nov 18, 2011

Aaron Crosman, Clerk of the Peace and Concerns Standing Committee has been actively engaging with Friends interested in Occupy Philadelphia since it first began.  Working with Michael Gagne he has assembled some thoughts and some resources for interested Friends.

Oct 21, 2011

Upcoming Events

at Friends Center

Jan 28 2012 - 9:30am - 4:00pm

at Abington Quarterly Meeting

Feb 5 2012 - 8:30am - 1:00pm

Arch Street Meetinghouse at 4th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Feb 10 2012 - 11:30am - 2:00pm

Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia, PA

Feb 11 2012 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

Arch Street Meeting House

Feb 11 2012 - 9:00am - 1:30pm

starting at Arch St Meetinghouse

Feb 11 2012 - 9:30am - 1:30pm

at Plymouth Monthly Meeting

Feb 18 2012 - 9:00am - 12:30pm

at Solebury Monthly Meeting.

Feb 19 2012 - 9:10am - 3:00pm

PYM Long Range Planning

Find out about PYM Long Range Planning activities, as we work to deepen connections with spirit and strengthen our community.

Financial Stewardship

Learn about the PYM Budget process, led by the Financial Stewardship Committee.