Annual Sessions
Holy Experiments
What does William Penn’s Holy Experiment mean for us today?
Effective Committees
We Can Do It Day
Join us on Feb. 25 for workshops and fellowship.
Meeting for Business
The 2nd Query
We invite you to consider this month's Query, in the Quaker tradition of self-examination.
Religious Education
Children's Curriculum
Find and download religious education curricula for children and youth.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

PYM met in Called Session on Saturday, Feb. 11 to consider our Yearly Meeting's financial condition and efforts to better align our expenses with our income in support of Quaker faith and practice.   Committees reported on our current situation and plans for the future and the  Worship & Care Standing Committee presented a Minute recommending a year of Sabbath Renewal.  Read more about the Called Session.

Feb 17, 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

Friends Center

Feb 25 2012 - 9:15am - 3:30pm

at Haddonfield Friends Meeting

Feb 26 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

London Grove Friends Meeting

Feb 26 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Mar 3 2012 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm

London Grove Friends Meeting

Mar 4 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Mar 8 2012 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm

SHARE Food Program- 2901 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia PA 19129

Mar 10 2012 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

at Woodstown Monthly Meeting

Mar 11 2012 - 10:30am - 1:00pm


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Financial Stewardship

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

PYM Long Range Planning

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