BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philadelphia Yearly Meeting - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pym.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Philadelphia Yearly Meeting REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260324T175851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T175910Z UID:110334-1774778400-1774789200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Memorial to the Lost at Upper Dublin MM DESCRIPTION:Please join Upper Dublin MM\, Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence\, and Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative for the installation and dedication of the Montgomery County Memorial to the Lost\, which honors people who have died by gun violence. Worship at 10 AM\, followed by the installation and dedication. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/memorial-to-the-lost-at-upper-dublin-mm/ LOCATION:Upper Dublin Quaker Meeting\, Fort Washington Avenue 1505\, Maple Glen\, PA\, 19002\, United States CATEGORIES:Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Memorial-Tshirt-Panorama-copy.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Yaller":MAILTO:pamyaller@icloud.com GEO:40.1616751;-75.1873363 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upper Dublin Quaker Meeting Fort Washington Avenue 1505 Maple Glen PA 19002 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fort Washington Avenue 1505:geo:-75.1873363,40.1616751 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260105T151010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182928Z UID:104431-1774551600-1774557000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters Course | 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative for a six week course developed by the Israel Palestine Mission Network of the  Presbyterian Church (USA).  \nGain perspectives and histories to put news headlines in greater context\, discover where to learn more\, and advocate for justice. \nSix Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time \nFeb. 12\, 19\, 26 \nMarch 12\, 19\, 26 via Zoom \nLearn why Palestine matters (for info on book). Scroll down to download the book. Questions? – contact Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com Please put WPM in subject line. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register to receive the Zoom information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of \npeople are human.                  \n– Aldous Huxley \n\nThe Palestine/Israeli relationship can often appear to be so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to work on justice. News coverage often comes without the entire context\, so we can end up losing our ability to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human\, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity\, making it much more easy to deny their needs and right to exist. \nThere are many things to consider: I think about the ways US taxes fund the conflict. It’s challenging to follow accurate ins and outs of Israeli politics\, to follow Palestinian politics in the West Bank and Gaza. The need to sift through: Is it or is it not occupation? Is it\, or is it not\, apartheid? Is it \, or is it not\, antisemitism?  These questions deflect us from the basic simplicity of the situation- a long history of injustice. \nWhen I look at this through my Quaker lens\, through what I value – that there is divinity in each person\, the cornerstone for our testimony of equality\, the cornerstone for our peace testimony – I know that everyone deserves systems that center justice. So how can I stand aside when systems of injustice limit the existence of a people? What can we do to help remove the occasion for war? The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war is over 70\,000. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank increased under cover of the war; and the war spread to neighboring countries. \nTo advocate for justice\, it helps to understand more deeply the connections these two peoples have to the land\, to understand a fuller history of the middle east than we get from the news stories\, and what we have been taught\, often predominantly framed by western assumptions\, to learn there are multiple definitions of antisemitism\, the origins of Zionism\, and the realities of apartheid in the region. \nWhy Palestine Matters is a collection of personal stories\, history\, data\, experience\, and the thinking of a variety of people with the experience of the area and the knowledge of history with a Middle East lens. It is a curriculum that provides context for the challenges of Palestinian lives that have continued to be upended since the 1930s. It adds to our ability to address justice for Palestinians and safety for Israel. The curriculum helps uncover the history of the land that has not been shared broadly. \nMembers of the Middle East Collaborative work with allies from other organizations to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning February 12.  See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book click here: Why Palestine Matters –  scroll down to “Free Digital Version”. The Middle East Collaborative looks forward to growing in understanding and advocacy together with you. \n \n Download PDF: Why Palestine Matters Book URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wpm2026/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Zoom Link Available Upon Registration CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why-Palestine-Matters-e1767623133684.png ORGANIZER;CN="Middle East Collaborative":MAILTO:drsandyrea@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260105T151008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182929Z UID:104430-1773946800-1773952200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters Course | 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative for a six week course developed by the Israel Palestine Mission Network of the  Presbyterian Church (USA).  \nGain perspectives and histories to put news headlines in greater context\, discover where to learn more\, and advocate for justice. \nSix Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time \nFeb. 12\, 19\, 26 \nMarch 12\, 19\, 26 via Zoom \nLearn why Palestine matters (for info on book). Scroll down to download the book. Questions? – contact Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com Please put WPM in subject line. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register to receive the Zoom information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of \npeople are human.                  \n– Aldous Huxley \n\nThe Palestine/Israeli relationship can often appear to be so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to work on justice. News coverage often comes without the entire context\, so we can end up losing our ability to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human\, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity\, making it much more easy to deny their needs and right to exist. \nThere are many things to consider: I think about the ways US taxes fund the conflict. It’s challenging to follow accurate ins and outs of Israeli politics\, to follow Palestinian politics in the West Bank and Gaza. The need to sift through: Is it or is it not occupation? Is it\, or is it not\, apartheid? Is it \, or is it not\, antisemitism?  These questions deflect us from the basic simplicity of the situation- a long history of injustice. \nWhen I look at this through my Quaker lens\, through what I value – that there is divinity in each person\, the cornerstone for our testimony of equality\, the cornerstone for our peace testimony – I know that everyone deserves systems that center justice. So how can I stand aside when systems of injustice limit the existence of a people? What can we do to help remove the occasion for war? The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war is over 70\,000. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank increased under cover of the war; and the war spread to neighboring countries. \nTo advocate for justice\, it helps to understand more deeply the connections these two peoples have to the land\, to understand a fuller history of the middle east than we get from the news stories\, and what we have been taught\, often predominantly framed by western assumptions\, to learn there are multiple definitions of antisemitism\, the origins of Zionism\, and the realities of apartheid in the region. \nWhy Palestine Matters is a collection of personal stories\, history\, data\, experience\, and the thinking of a variety of people with the experience of the area and the knowledge of history with a Middle East lens. It is a curriculum that provides context for the challenges of Palestinian lives that have continued to be upended since the 1930s. It adds to our ability to address justice for Palestinians and safety for Israel. The curriculum helps uncover the history of the land that has not been shared broadly. \nMembers of the Middle East Collaborative work with allies from other organizations to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning February 12.  See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book click here: Why Palestine Matters –  scroll down to “Free Digital Version”. The Middle East Collaborative looks forward to growing in understanding and advocacy together with you. \n \n Download PDF: Why Palestine Matters Book URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wpm2026/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Zoom Link Available Upon Registration CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why-Palestine-Matters-e1767623133684.png ORGANIZER;CN="Middle East Collaborative":MAILTO:drsandyrea@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260105T151004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182930Z UID:104429-1773342000-1773347400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters Course | 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative for a six week course developed by the Israel Palestine Mission Network of the  Presbyterian Church (USA).  \nGain perspectives and histories to put news headlines in greater context\, discover where to learn more\, and advocate for justice. \nSix Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time \nFeb. 12\, 19\, 26 \nMarch 12\, 19\, 26 via Zoom \nLearn why Palestine matters (for info on book). Scroll down to download the book. Questions? – contact Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com Please put WPM in subject line. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register to receive the Zoom information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of \npeople are human.                  \n– Aldous Huxley \n\nThe Palestine/Israeli relationship can often appear to be so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to work on justice. News coverage often comes without the entire context\, so we can end up losing our ability to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human\, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity\, making it much more easy to deny their needs and right to exist. \nThere are many things to consider: I think about the ways US taxes fund the conflict. It’s challenging to follow accurate ins and outs of Israeli politics\, to follow Palestinian politics in the West Bank and Gaza. The need to sift through: Is it or is it not occupation? Is it\, or is it not\, apartheid? Is it \, or is it not\, antisemitism?  These questions deflect us from the basic simplicity of the situation- a long history of injustice. \nWhen I look at this through my Quaker lens\, through what I value – that there is divinity in each person\, the cornerstone for our testimony of equality\, the cornerstone for our peace testimony – I know that everyone deserves systems that center justice. So how can I stand aside when systems of injustice limit the existence of a people? What can we do to help remove the occasion for war? The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war is over 70\,000. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank increased under cover of the war; and the war spread to neighboring countries. \nTo advocate for justice\, it helps to understand more deeply the connections these two peoples have to the land\, to understand a fuller history of the middle east than we get from the news stories\, and what we have been taught\, often predominantly framed by western assumptions\, to learn there are multiple definitions of antisemitism\, the origins of Zionism\, and the realities of apartheid in the region. \nWhy Palestine Matters is a collection of personal stories\, history\, data\, experience\, and the thinking of a variety of people with the experience of the area and the knowledge of history with a Middle East lens. It is a curriculum that provides context for the challenges of Palestinian lives that have continued to be upended since the 1930s. It adds to our ability to address justice for Palestinians and safety for Israel. The curriculum helps uncover the history of the land that has not been shared broadly. \nMembers of the Middle East Collaborative work with allies from other organizations to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning February 12.  See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book click here: Why Palestine Matters –  scroll down to “Free Digital Version”. The Middle East Collaborative looks forward to growing in understanding and advocacy together with you. \n \n Download PDF: Why Palestine Matters Book URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wpm2026/2026-03-12/ LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Zoom Link Available Upon Registration CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why-Palestine-Matters-e1767623133684.png ORGANIZER;CN="Middle East Collaborative":MAILTO:drsandyrea@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260105T151000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182932Z UID:104437-1772132400-1772137800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters Course | 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative for a six week course developed by the Israel Palestine Mission Network of the  Presbyterian Church (USA).  \nGain perspectives and histories to put news headlines in greater context\, discover where to learn more\, and advocate for justice. \nSix Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time \nFeb. 12\, 19\, 26 \nMarch 12\, 19\, 26 via Zoom \nLearn why Palestine matters (for info on book). Scroll down to download the book. Questions? – contact Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com Please put WPM in subject line. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register to receive the Zoom information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of \npeople are human.                  \n– Aldous Huxley \n\nThe Palestine/Israeli relationship can often appear to be so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to work on justice. News coverage often comes without the entire context\, so we can end up losing our ability to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human\, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity\, making it much more easy to deny their needs and right to exist. \nThere are many things to consider: I think about the ways US taxes fund the conflict. It’s challenging to follow accurate ins and outs of Israeli politics\, to follow Palestinian politics in the West Bank and Gaza. The need to sift through: Is it or is it not occupation? Is it\, or is it not\, apartheid? Is it \, or is it not\, antisemitism?  These questions deflect us from the basic simplicity of the situation- a long history of injustice. \nWhen I look at this through my Quaker lens\, through what I value – that there is divinity in each person\, the cornerstone for our testimony of equality\, the cornerstone for our peace testimony – I know that everyone deserves systems that center justice. So how can I stand aside when systems of injustice limit the existence of a people? What can we do to help remove the occasion for war? The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war is over 70\,000. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank increased under cover of the war; and the war spread to neighboring countries. \nTo advocate for justice\, it helps to understand more deeply the connections these two peoples have to the land\, to understand a fuller history of the middle east than we get from the news stories\, and what we have been taught\, often predominantly framed by western assumptions\, to learn there are multiple definitions of antisemitism\, the origins of Zionism\, and the realities of apartheid in the region. \nWhy Palestine Matters is a collection of personal stories\, history\, data\, experience\, and the thinking of a variety of people with the experience of the area and the knowledge of history with a Middle East lens. It is a curriculum that provides context for the challenges of Palestinian lives that have continued to be upended since the 1930s. It adds to our ability to address justice for Palestinians and safety for Israel. The curriculum helps uncover the history of the land that has not been shared broadly. \nMembers of the Middle East Collaborative work with allies from other organizations to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning February 12.  See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book click here: Why Palestine Matters –  scroll down to “Free Digital Version”. The Middle East Collaborative looks forward to growing in understanding and advocacy together with you. \n \n Download PDF: Why Palestine Matters Book URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wpm2026/2026-02-26/ LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Zoom Link Available Upon Registration CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why-Palestine-Matters-e1767623133684.png ORGANIZER;CN="Middle East Collaborative":MAILTO:drsandyrea@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260105T150959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182933Z UID:104436-1771527600-1771533000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters Course | 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative for a six week course developed by the Israel Palestine Mission Network of the  Presbyterian Church (USA).  \nGain perspectives and histories to put news headlines in greater context\, discover where to learn more\, and advocate for justice. \nSix Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time \nFeb. 12\, 19\, 26 \nMarch 12\, 19\, 26 via Zoom \nLearn why Palestine matters (for info on book). Scroll down to download the book. Questions? – contact Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com Please put WPM in subject line. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register to receive the Zoom information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of \npeople are human.                  \n– Aldous Huxley \n\nThe Palestine/Israeli relationship can often appear to be so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to work on justice. News coverage often comes without the entire context\, so we can end up losing our ability to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human\, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity\, making it much more easy to deny their needs and right to exist. \nThere are many things to consider: I think about the ways US taxes fund the conflict. It’s challenging to follow accurate ins and outs of Israeli politics\, to follow Palestinian politics in the West Bank and Gaza. The need to sift through: Is it or is it not occupation? Is it\, or is it not\, apartheid? Is it \, or is it not\, antisemitism?  These questions deflect us from the basic simplicity of the situation- a long history of injustice. \nWhen I look at this through my Quaker lens\, through what I value – that there is divinity in each person\, the cornerstone for our testimony of equality\, the cornerstone for our peace testimony – I know that everyone deserves systems that center justice. So how can I stand aside when systems of injustice limit the existence of a people? What can we do to help remove the occasion for war? The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war is over 70\,000. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank increased under cover of the war; and the war spread to neighboring countries. \nTo advocate for justice\, it helps to understand more deeply the connections these two peoples have to the land\, to understand a fuller history of the middle east than we get from the news stories\, and what we have been taught\, often predominantly framed by western assumptions\, to learn there are multiple definitions of antisemitism\, the origins of Zionism\, and the realities of apartheid in the region. \nWhy Palestine Matters is a collection of personal stories\, history\, data\, experience\, and the thinking of a variety of people with the experience of the area and the knowledge of history with a Middle East lens. It is a curriculum that provides context for the challenges of Palestinian lives that have continued to be upended since the 1930s. It adds to our ability to address justice for Palestinians and safety for Israel. The curriculum helps uncover the history of the land that has not been shared broadly. \nMembers of the Middle East Collaborative work with allies from other organizations to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning February 12.  See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book click here: Why Palestine Matters –  scroll down to “Free Digital Version”. The Middle East Collaborative looks forward to growing in understanding and advocacy together with you. \n \n Download PDF: Why Palestine Matters Book URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wpm2026/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Zoom Link Available Upon Registration CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why-Palestine-Matters-e1767623133684.png ORGANIZER;CN="Middle East Collaborative":MAILTO:drsandyrea@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20260105T150953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T185116Z UID:104423-1770922800-1770928200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Why Palestine Matters Course | 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Middle East Collaborative for a six week course developed by the Israel Palestine Mission Network of the  Presbyterian Church (USA).  \nGain perspectives and histories to put news headlines in greater context\, discover where to learn more\, and advocate for justice. \nSix Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Eastern time \nFeb. 12\, 19\, 26 \nMarch 12\, 19\, 26 via Zoom \nLearn why Palestine matters (for info on book). Scroll down to download the book. Questions? – contact Sandy Rea drsandyrea@hotmail.com Please put WPM in subject line. \n \n \n \n \n \n Please register to receive the Zoom information and weekly reflections and readings from the organizers. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of \npeople are human.                  \n– Aldous Huxley \n\nThe Palestine/Israeli relationship can often appear to be so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to work on justice. News coverage often comes without the entire context\, so we can end up losing our ability to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human\, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity\, making it much more easy to deny their needs and right to exist. \nThere are many things to consider: I think about the ways US taxes fund the conflict. It’s challenging to follow accurate ins and outs of Israeli politics\, to follow Palestinian politics in the West Bank and Gaza. The need to sift through: Is it or is it not occupation? Is it\, or is it not\, apartheid? Is it \, or is it not\, antisemitism?  These questions deflect us from the basic simplicity of the situation- a long history of injustice. \nWhen I look at this through my Quaker lens\, through what I value – that there is divinity in each person\, the cornerstone for our testimony of equality\, the cornerstone for our peace testimony – I know that everyone deserves systems that center justice. So how can I stand aside when systems of injustice limit the existence of a people? What can we do to help remove the occasion for war? The number of Palestinians killed in the Gaza war is over 70\,000. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank increased under cover of the war; and the war spread to neighboring countries. \nTo advocate for justice\, it helps to understand more deeply the connections these two peoples have to the land\, to understand a fuller history of the middle east than we get from the news stories\, and what we have been taught\, often predominantly framed by western assumptions\, to learn there are multiple definitions of antisemitism\, the origins of Zionism\, and the realities of apartheid in the region. \nWhy Palestine Matters is a collection of personal stories\, history\, data\, experience\, and the thinking of a variety of people with the experience of the area and the knowledge of history with a Middle East lens. It is a curriculum that provides context for the challenges of Palestinian lives that have continued to be upended since the 1930s. It adds to our ability to address justice for Palestinians and safety for Israel. The curriculum helps uncover the history of the land that has not been shared broadly. \nMembers of the Middle East Collaborative work with allies from other organizations to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning February 12.  See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book click here: Why Palestine Matters –  scroll down to “Free Digital Version”. The Middle East Collaborative looks forward to growing in understanding and advocacy together with you. \n \n Download PDF: Why Palestine Matters Book URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wpm2026/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Via Zoom\, Zoom Link Available Upon Registration CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Why-Palestine-Matters-e1767623133684.png ORGANIZER;CN="Middle East Collaborative":MAILTO:drsandyrea@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20251204T195106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145217Z UID:99058-1769245200-1769266800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Winter Thread Gathering 2026 "Learning for Life - A Religious Education Thread Gathering" DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n \n\nTogether in Spirit: Learning for Life – A Religious Ed. Thread Gathering\, January 24\, 2026\nFriends are invited to join for a day of sharing\, learning\, and working together on the topic of Religious education across the lifespan! This day of active learning will provide opportunities to explore topics for adults\, youth and intergenerational programming. Topics include deepening worship\, integrating youth into the life of the meeting\, activities for multigenerational worship\, ministry skill-building and more \nAll Friends are welcome! Whether you are interested in deepening your own Quaker practice as an individual\, you are a member of a worship and care committee or you are a first day school committee or clerk of a meeting\, there is something in this day for you. Childcare will be available during adult-focused portions of the day (Child Care Registration at each site will close on January 20th). \nSchedule: Saturday\, January 24\n9:00 – Arrivals & Refreshments \n9:30 – Intergenerational Worship + “Worship Bowl” Activity (all ages) \n10:00 –  Walking Worship Activity (all ages) \n11:00 – Conversation Circles \n\n How’s and why’s of Quaker process\nPractices for going deeper in worship\nHow to incorporate children and teens in the life of the meeting through middle school\, high school and beyond!\nFree play time for children!\n\n12:15 to 1:00 – Potluck or Brown Bag Lunch \n1:00 \n\nChildren’s workshop\nResource Sharing: Bring your favorite pamphlet or resource for discussion\n“Your RE Dream Day”: Get support creating a plan for a day of Religious Ed at your meeting\n\n2:00 to 3:00 – Closing Intergenerational Program  \nEvent Locations\nThis event will take place onsite at three regional locations simultaneously \n\nHaverford Meeting – 855 Buck Ln\, Haverford\, PA\nUnami Meeting – 100 Fifth St.\, Pennsburg\, PA\nWicomico River Meeting – 519 Dykes Rd\, Salisbury\, MD\n\n \nNot able to come in person? Resources and recordings of some portions will be shared on the PYM website after the event! \n\nRegister \n URL:https://www.pym.org/event/winter-thread-gathering-2026/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Ministry and Care,Religious Education,Spirituality,Thread Gatherings,Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PYM-Thread-Gathering-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20251003T181005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182935Z UID:87470-1763211600-1763226000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Listening to Spirit in Conflict DESCRIPTION:An online workshop exploring conflict. Learn skills\, challenge habits\, and attune to the spirit.   \nBy nature\, humans are intelligent\, imaginative\, and collaborative creatures. These qualities\, when grounded in a sense of togetherness and hopefulness\, have pushed us into new possibilities. At our core we yearn to be in community with one another\, which often invites us back to ancestral wisdoms and spirituality to guide us in our present lives.  \nBut in trying times\, stress and despair overwhelm us\, and many struggle to adapt. Interpersonally and communally\, our lack of skills in navigating moments of tension gets in the way of us reaching hopes and dreams. And our inability to stay connected to one another dims our imagination\, which is so key to moving us from frozen hopelessness to hopeful action.  \nThis workshop is for folks who are interested and committed to interrogating and challenging their own habits and patterns in conflict\, learning new skills\, and being faithful to how spirit is calling them to show up in moments of tension.  \nQueries:  \n\nWhat are the stories of power and conflict that we’ve inherited? How are we spending this inheritance?\nHow does our relationship to conflict (fear\, excitement\, avoidance\, etc.) mirror our relationship to spirit?\nWhat do we stand to gain in our communities and relationships by growing our conflict skills? What do we stand to lose by avoiding our inner conflict work?  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/listening-to-spirit-in-conflict/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/PXL_20240725_183814134.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20251013T134602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182936Z UID:88736-1762455600-1762461000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:BOOK TALK! Spice Up Your Life with Jay Marshall DESCRIPTION:Join Quaker author and minister Jay Marshall in conversation with Windy Cooler\, convener of the Friends Incubator for Public Ministry\, for an evening that celebrates Jay’s new book\, Spice Up Your Life: Reflections on the Testimonies. \nA lifelong Friend and former dean of Earlham School of Religion (as well as active advisory board member for the Incubator!)\, Jay writes with warmth and wit about bringing creativity\, intention\, and joy into the ordinary patterns of daily life. Drawing on stories from his pastoral work\, travels around the world\, and reflections on Quaker testimonies such as peace\, equality\, and simplicity\, Spice Up Your Life invites readers to see faithful living as an adventure of curiosity and deep listening. \nFor Quaker public ministers\, Jay’s reflections offer a timely reminder that spiritual vitality grows out of attention to both the inner life and the small acts of love that make up community. His attention to silence\, storytelling\, and simplicity resonates with the daily work of those who serve publicly\, helping us find stillness beneath the noise and courage to live out our leadings with joy. \nIn this live conversation\, Jay and Windy will explore: \n \n\n\nHow Quaker testimonies continue to shape the rhythms of modern life and ministry \n\n\nWhy storytelling and writing remain central to the Quaker witness \n\n\nWhat silence and simplicity can teach us about presence and discernment \n\n\nHow curiosity\, travel\, and openness to difference keep ministry fresh and creative \n\n\nExpect an evening full of humor\, reflection\, and depth as two seasoned ministers consider how to “season” our lives and our service with imagination\, gratitude\, and delight. \n Free and open to all. Donations very welcome. All donations support the grassroots\, collaborative work of the Friends Incubator for Public Ministry. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/book-talk-spice-up-your-life-with-jay-marshall/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SpiceUpPoster2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250129T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182937Z UID:58850-1762088400-1762093800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Sovereign Reconciliation 2025 (FCRC) DESCRIPTION:Your First Contact Reconciliation Collaborative of PYM has set a series of meeting dates for 2025. We are led toward acknowledging mutually beneficial relationships with leaders of sovereign\, recognized Native Nations and acting with love. \nWe will be pondering worship sharing queries\, reviewing our living document –  Guidelines for those Seeking Healing Relations with Indigenous Peoples – and checking-in with current actions taken up by individuals\, meetings\, and quarters. \nPlease let us know if you would like to join below–you will receive the Zoom link for our meeting by email. \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n First Contact Reconciliation Meeting\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Friendly Affiliationmonthly meeting\, spiritual home\, etc. LocationDelewareNew JerseyMarylandPennsylvaniaOtherIf "Other\," where?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.pym.org/event/sovereign-reconciliation-2025-fcrc/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Belonging-T-QcampO-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Contact Reconciliation Collaborative":MAILTO:sacredwovenword@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20251017T134331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182938Z UID:90482-1761759000-1761762600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Book Talk with CPFM & Eco-Justice: Open Reality by Shodo Spring DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED:\nBook talk with Author\, Shodo Spring\nOpen Reality: Meeting the Polycrisis Together with All Beings\n\nWed. October 29\, 2025\n 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM \nThe Rufus Jones Room at Friends Center | 1501 Cherry St. Philadelphia\, PA\n\n \nCo-hosted by Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting (CPFM) and the Eco-Justice Collaborative of PYM. It will be hybrid (link to join below) and refreshments will be offered. \n\nOpen Reality speaks to the world behind and beneath our daily collective trauma. It opens practical possibilities for creating a shared\, flexible culture that knows the natural world both as family and as a working partner. It invites the reader to a world of possibility. What if industrial civilization isn’t the best that humans can do? What if we weren’t alone in the world\, but embedded in a universe of conscious\, intentional\, powerful beings? \nOpen Reality: Meeting the Polycrisis Together With All Beings \nOnly modern humans have imagined ourselves as gods… \nAnd come to the edge of destroying life on earth. \n\n“Shodo Spring has belonged to the natural world for as long as she can remember. She grew up running half-wild in the fields and woods of northeastern Ohio\, with early mornings on the shore of Lake Erie and long days outdoors alone in the woods and creeks. Civilized human society was more difficult. She studied physics hoping to understand the universe\, then psychotherapy to understand humans\, then Buddhism to free herself – all while voraciously reading in history\, anthropology\, archaeology\, political science\, philosophy\, and spirituality. She joined a series of political movements\, finally focused on environment and environmental justice\, what would be called deep ecology.” \n– From her bio at the Mountains and Waters Alliance Website \n  \nZoom Information \nTo join by Zoom\, CLICK HERE. Or go to https://bit.ly/3ZxkkuF\nMeeting ID:  550 104 323  — Password:  cpmm\nFor the full URL (web address) and dial-in numbers\, click here. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/book-talk-open-reality-by-shodo-spring/ LOCATION:Friends Center – Rufus Jones Room\, 1501 Cherry Street\, Philadelphia\, 19102\, United States CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,PYM Collaboratives,Religious Education,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/milky-way-6657951_1280-e1761571763448.jpg GEO:39.955538;-75.164644 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Friends Center – Rufus Jones Room 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia 19102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1501 Cherry Street:geo:-75.164644,39.955538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250220T154227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182939Z UID:50577-1761382800-1761408000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak! Thread Gathering DESCRIPTION:Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak! Thread Gathering\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:00pm\nat Arch Street Meeting House and Zoom \nRegister Here\nFriends are invited to join for a day of sharing\, learning\, and taking action together on the topic of climate witness. In the morning\, we will hear a narrative from five Quaker bodies focused on climate action and their perspective on what we can do to help our earth: \n\nQAMAR (Quaker Action in the Mid-Atlantic Region) – Policy and Lobbying at State levels\nEQAT (Earth Quaker Action Team) -  Direct Action – Finance\nCWS (Climate Witness Stewards) – PYM-wide action\nEJC (Eco-Justice Collaborative (of PYM)) -  Action/Education\nQEW (Quaker Earthcare Witness) – National\n\nAfter the morning program\, participants will have a chance to participate in workshops aimed at providing resources\, building your knowledge and your toolkit for action. All adult workshops are hybrid\, so you can join in person or from home. You’ll get to pick two of the choices listed below! \nWorkshops\n\nWhat is Happening and What is Possible? \n\nEco-Justice Collaborative and the Climate Witness Stewards are tracking the climate work in Monthly Meetings.  There is an awesome mosaic of work\, each piece different\, beautiful and necessary. EJC and CWS will show how the Friendly Household Initiative and the PYM Climate Playbook can help each meeting create its own mosaic and move it into the wider community.\n\n\nDecarbonize Your Meetinghouse\n\n Wondering how you can lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint? In this workshop you’ll learn how to benchmark your building\, reduce energy usage and carbon and save money in the process!  Experts will provide practical guidance on the steps to improve your building and take advantage of federal and utility incentives to save money.\n\n\nSpiritual Climate Witness: Embracing Discernment and Collective Action\n\nOur Quaker practices can guide us in our work on behalf of the earth and each other. Drawing on stories of nonviolent direct action from the Earth Quaker Action Team and campaigns for economic democracy and more\, this workshop will explore how discernment can help us act strategically to remove the pillars of power supporting climate destruction. A mixture of frameworks\, personal reflection and playful practice will guide this experiential workshop supporting participants to find their next bold step.\n\n\nClean Energy Policy Throwdown\n\nWith the Trump administration reducing federal investment in clean energy\, the center of climate action has shifted to state and local levels. Join Liz Robinson and Steve Loughin from Quaker Action Mid-Atlantic Region (QAMAR) to learn what’s happening across the PYM region and how you can help these efforts succeed.\n\n\nQuaker Earthcare Witness Mapping Project \n\nWe’re not alone! Quakers all over the world are taking action on care for our earth. In this workshop\, QEW will share inspiring stories\, resources and even grant opportunities. There’s strength in numbers\, so let’s get our meetings on the map!\n\n\nYouth Programming (in person only)\n\nClimate concern touches Friends of all ages. Children ages 5-12 are invited to join PYM youth staff for morning and afternoon workshops.  Come learn about how you can make a difference at your meeting or school! We’ll have crafts\, songs and tree planting!\n\n\n\nSchedule of the Day \n\n9:00 Arrivals and Refreshments\n9:20 Program welcome and opening worship\n9:30 Climate Witness: Let Our Actions Speak – a narrative sharing from five Quaker action bodies.\n10:40  – Workshop Block 1\n12:00 Brown Bag Lunch\n1:00 Workshop Block 2\n2:30 Closing worship and reflection\n4:00 Farewell\n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.pym.org/event/climate-witness-let-our-actions-speak-thread-gathering/ LOCATION:Arch Street Meeting House\, 320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting,PYM Collaboratives,Thread Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/light-1345753_1280.jpg GEO:39.952948;-75.151539 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arch Street Meeting House 320 Arch St Philadelphia 19106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=320 Arch St:geo:-75.151539,39.952948 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20251008T184128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182940Z UID:88960-1760986800-1760994000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Listening Session on Guidance for Advocacy and Lobbying DESCRIPTION:Register for Listening Session \n \nAs 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 engaged in activism). We have listened\, Sprinted\, threshed\, and discerned the need and the contents of the Guidance on Advocacy and Lobbying draft document. It is our intention to bring this draft Guidance to Continuing Sessions in November 2025 for further discernment. Our goal is to bring PYM to unity on the Guidance for Advocacy and Lobbying. This listening session is a time for all Friends to read the draft\, ask questions\, and share insights. \nRegister for Listening Session \nRead Guidance URL:https://www.pym.org/event/listening-session-on-guidance-for-advocacy-and-lobbying/ LOCATION:online CATEGORIES:Governance and Stewardship,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-design-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20251006T164908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184223Z UID:88155-1759478400-1759510800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Spiritual Formation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Embracing the Light\, Leaning into Healing for Ourselves and the World\n  \nThe Spiritual Formation Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting warmly invites you to a weekend dedicated to spiritual and emotional healing. The past year has brought many of us pain and grief due to changing circumstances\, and our time together will provide a precious opportunity to acknowledge our losses and seek healing. Throughout the weekend\, we will offer a variety of activities designed to nourish and restore us\, including worship\, poetry\, music\, creative movement\, guided meditation\, and healing practices. These activities will take place in both small and large groups. There also will be personal time for contemplation and journaling. Additionally\, there will be moments for uninterrupted peace amidst the beauty of nature. \nWe will gather on Friday evening for dinner and stay at Pendle Hill’s Brinton House Conference Center\, a beautiful Quaker retreat that spans 25 acres and includes a surrounding arboretum. The accommodations are comfortable\, and the meals are homemade with local organic ingredients\, catering to all dietary needs. Our time together will conclude on Sunday after worship and lunch. \nPlease join us for this meaningful time together to help empower us to continue leaning into the much-needed work of spiritual and emotional healing in our struggling world. \n\nWe are pleased to provide an opportunity to gather at Pendle Hill in Wallingford\, Pennsylvania\, a beautiful Quaker Retreat Center on 24 acres. \n$285 for 2 overnights and 6 meals (actual cost $331) \n$160 for day use  refreshments and 6 meals \nIf you are unable to pay the full fee please contact Susan at the information below.  We want to be sure no one is turned away due the lack of funds \nHave questions about the program? Please contact \nSusan Thompson Cell 267-847-6396 | Email ssrthom1031@gmail.com \n  \nRegistration deadline: April 3\, 2026.  No refunds after April 3\, 2026 \n  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/2026-annual-spiritual-formation-retreat-2/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives,Retreat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T143000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250129T145251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182942Z UID:58849-1754226000-1754231400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Sovereign Reconciliation 2025 (FCRC) DESCRIPTION:Your First Contact Reconciliation Collaborative of PYM has set a series of meeting dates for 2025. We are led toward acknowledging mutually beneficial relationships with leaders of sovereign\, recognized Native Nations and acting with love. \nWe will be pondering worship sharing queries\, reviewing our living document –  Guidelines for those Seeking Healing Relations with Indigenous Peoples – and checking-in with current actions taken up by individuals\, meetings\, and quarters. \nPlease let us know if you would like to join below–you will receive the Zoom link for our meeting by email. \n  \n  \n\n \n \n First Contact Reconciliation Meeting\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Friendly Affiliationmonthly meeting\, spiritual home\, etc. LocationDelewareNew JerseyMarylandPennsylvaniaOtherIf "Other\," where?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.pym.org/event/sovereign-reconciliation-2025-fcrc/2025-08-03/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Belonging-T-QcampO-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="First Contact Reconciliation Collaborative":MAILTO:sacredwovenword@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T150731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T151331Z UID:62642-1753185600-1753189200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-8/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250115T200746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T001020Z UID:47466-1752775200-1752778800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:PYM's Disability Support Group DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) is hosting an online Disability Support Group for Friends with disabilities. This group meets online once a month\, starting in February 2025 through July 2025. Please note that this Disability Support Group is limited to members and attenders of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting\, and is open to anyone that identifies has having  disabilit(ies). \nThis group is co-facilitated by Nancy Williams (Harrisburg Monthly Meeting) and Susan Elliott (Chester Monthly Meeting). Susan is a Pastoral/Spiritual caregiver and has had a disability for most of her life. \nRegistration for this support group is rolling\, and the group is capped at 12 participants. To register\, please email ishiraz@pym.org.\nFor any questions you may have\, email PYM’s Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator Inaara Neal-Shiraz at ishiraz@pym.org or call (215) 241-7213. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/pyms-disability-support-group-2025-07-17/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Aging Services,Families,Friends Counseling Service,Mindfulness,Ministry and Care,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/support-2355701_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T150621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T151403Z UID:62641-1752580800-1752584400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-7/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T150458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T155021Z UID:62640-1751976000-1751979600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-6/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250701T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T111336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T183549Z UID:62613-1751371200-1751374800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-5/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250509T143712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182816Z UID:60862-1751106600-1751117400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Reports from Collaboratives and Sister Orgs DESCRIPTION:Join Presiding Clerk\, Nikki Mosgrove\, for two inspiring meetings in the lead up to Annual Sessions. At these meetings Friends will hear from: \nPYM Reps to Sister orgs\nFriday\, June 27th from 5:00 – 7:00pm \n\nAFSC\nFCNL\nFriends Peace Team\nFWCC\n\nPYM Collaboratives\nSaturday\, June 28th from 10:30am – 1:30pm \n\nAddressing Racism\nEco Justice\nFirst Contact Reconciliation\nFriends Ending Gun Violence\nSpiritual Formation Collaborative\n\nFriends will have the opportunity to ask questions\, make connections\, and learn how Quakers are making a positive impact in our world. \nRegister here to join \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/reports-from-collaborative-and-sister-orgs/2025-06-28/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-09-at-10.11.43 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250509T143712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182817Z UID:60860-1751043600-1751050800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Reports from Collaboratives and Sister Orgs DESCRIPTION:Join Presiding Clerk\, Nikki Mosgrove\, for two inspiring meetings in the lead up to Annual Sessions. At these meetings Friends will hear from: \nPYM Reps to Sister orgs\nFriday\, June 27th from 5:00 – 7:00pm \n\nAFSC\nFCNL\nFriends Peace Team\nFWCC\n\nPYM Collaboratives\nSaturday\, June 28th from 10:30am – 1:30pm \n\nAddressing Racism\nEco Justice\nFirst Contact Reconciliation\nFriends Ending Gun Violence\nSpiritual Formation Collaborative\n\nFriends will have the opportunity to ask questions\, make connections\, and learn how Quakers are making a positive impact in our world. \nRegister here to join \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/reports-from-collaborative-and-sister-orgs/2025-06-27/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-09-at-10.11.43 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T111152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T155107Z UID:62612-1750766400-1750770000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-4/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250426T202445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T181026Z UID:59022-1750500000-1750525200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Friends Summer Beach Day! DESCRIPTION:Young adult F/friends and seekers (ages 18-35) will be gathering to celebrate the summer with a Beach Day on Saturday\, June 21. Carpools will depart from Arch Street Meeting House at 10 a.m.  \nPlease note that this is a program for YAFs\, and you must be between the ages of 18 through 35 to participate. \n~ Registration has closed ~\nPlease bring your own brown paper bag lunch and any food or snacks you’d like to share with F/friends. Please bring all the food and water you’ll need for the day with you. \nThe young adult F/friends community is one that shares collective responsibility toward the care and support of the community. This means that responsibilities with the logistics\, cleaning\, and taking care of public spaces is shared among all F/friends. Each F/friend is expected to contribute to help with the tasks that come up throughout the day. \nWe’re excited for this day in the sun together\, which will be an incredible opportunity to spend time in community with each other! URL:https://www.pym.org/event/young-adult-friends-summer-beach-day-2/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brigantine-Beach-YAF-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T111101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153330Z UID:62611-1750161600-1750165200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-3/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250528T112734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T112908Z UID:63567-1749888000-1749916800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Birds\, Crafts\, Fun\, Oh My! Crafts & Birds at Stenton House (FREE!) DESCRIPTION:Want to explore our Quaker history up close and personal? Want to explore the beautiful grounds and majestic birds on the lush green lawns of Stenton House? Do you want to learn more about the legacy and historic impact of Dinah\, whom Quaker James Logan had enslaved and then manumitted in 1776\, the year of this nation’s founding? \nJoin us on June 14 for a family-friendly gathering of bird watching\, crafts\, and general rest and relaxation. Bird watching will be from 8:00-10:00 am\, and crafts and general house tours will be from 12:00-4:00 pm. This is a FREE Event! \nDid you know that the Logan Family was a part of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting? James Logan was the first secretary to William Penn\, and he and his family resided for generations at Stenton House in the Historic Germantown area of Philadelphia. While many Quakers are known for their abolitionist work\, the Logan family staunchly resisted the urgings of Friends to end their practice of enslavement. Now\, Stenton House\, through an incredible opportunity from the Pew Center for Arts and & Heritage\, has begun working on programs to better understand our Quaker legacy of Justice and the practice of Friends in Enslavement and Abolition Work in the Northern U.S. \nFriends of all ages are encouraged to gather at Stenton House (4601 N 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19140) on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025. We will have time to bird watch\, do some crafts\, tour Stenton House\, sit near the Dinah Memorial\, and overall have time to rest and relax with each other. \nIn Color Birding Club will provide binoculars to Friends that would like to bird watch. \nRegister below! \n\n \n \n Registration Form\n \n \n Full Name (First & Last)(Required)Email Address(Required)Phone Number(Required)Please note if you will be coming with additional friends or family members.I will be attending:(Required)\n \n Birdwatching\, 8-10 am\n \n \n Crafts & Chill Time\, 12-4 pm\n How will you get to Stenton House? I will:(Required)DRIVE\, and CANNOT give a rideDRIVE\, and CAN give a rideNeed carpoolingUse public transit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.pym.org/event/birds-crafts-fun-oh-my-crafts-birds-at-stenton-house-free/ LOCATION:Stenton House and Museum\, 4601 N. 18th Street\, Philadelphia\, 19140\, United States CATEGORIES:Communications & Outreach,Families,Mindfulness,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting,Young Adult Friends,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Stenton-House-June-14-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Inaara Neal-Shiraz":MAILTO:ishiraz@pym.org GEO:40.0250244;-75.1535106 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stenton House and Museum 4601 N. 18th Street Philadelphia 19140 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4601 N. 18th Street:geo:-75.1535106,40.0250244 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250521T110952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153047Z UID:62610-1749556800-1749560400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Midweek Fellowship: Reflecting on Peace and Social Justice Through a Virtual Space DESCRIPTION:Join PYM Friends each Tuesday\, from June 3 – July 22 at 12:00 PM for a 45-minute online gathering where we hold space for fellowship\, reflection\, and connection. This opportunity will begin with 5 minutes of worship\, followed by a brief 10-minute exploration on PYM Connect. After that\, Friends gathered will have the opportunity to share in open collaboration\, exploring how we are led to take action for peace and social justice. 

This is a space where you’re welcome to learn\, share\, or simply be present. Whether you’re on PYM Connect or seeking deeper connection through action\, all PYM Friends are invited to join. \nRegister for Zoom \nAfter each session\, highlights from our time together will be posted on the Peace and Social Justice channel on PYM Connect\, so we can continue the connection and share resources. \nFriends are encouraged to participate in discussions on PYM Connect by sharing insights and resources for peace and social justice work\, especially if they are unable to attend these meetings. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/midweek-fellowship-reflecting-on-peace-and-social-justice-through-a-virtual-space-2/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Climate Justice,Communications & Outreach,Peace & Social Justice,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/middlletown-meeting-peace-pole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250529T150016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T150016Z UID:63396-1749288600-1749297600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Memorial to the Lost at Old Haverford MM DESCRIPTION:Through the support of Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence\, Old Haverford Monthly Meeting and Congregation Or Zarua\, along with the Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative of PYM will be installing and dedicating a Memorial to the Lost outside of the meetinghouse. We honor and remember those who have died as a result of gun violence\, and we call upon legislators to enact gun reform. Open to all Friends and to the public! URL:https://www.pym.org/event/memorial-to-the-lost-at-old-haverford-mm/ LOCATION:Old Haverford Meeting\, 235 E Eagle Road\, Havertown\, PA\, 19083\, United States CATEGORIES:Ending Gun Violence,Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Banner_Memorial-to-the-Lost_Old-Haverford-Friends_Or-Zarua-6-7-25-copy.jpeg GEO:39.9907235;-75.3047115 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Haverford Meeting 235 E Eagle Road Havertown PA 19083 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=235 E Eagle Road:geo:-75.3047115,39.9907235 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T022230 CREATED:20250115T200746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T204346Z UID:47465-1749146400-1749150000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:PYM's Disability Support Group DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) is hosting an online Disability Support Group for Friends with disabilities. This group meets online once a month\, starting in February 2025 through July 2025. Please note that this Disability Support Group is limited to members and attenders of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting\, and is open to anyone that identifies has having  disabilit(ies). \nThis group is co-facilitated by Nancy Williams (Harrisburg Monthly Meeting) and Susan Elliott (Chester Monthly Meeting). Susan is a Pastoral/Spiritual caregiver and has had a disability for most of her life. \nRegistration for this support group is rolling\, and the group is capped at 12 participants. To register\, please email ishiraz@pym.org.\nFor any questions you may have\, email PYM’s Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator Inaara Neal-Shiraz at ishiraz@pym.org or call (215) 241-7213. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/pyms-disability-support-group/2025-06-05/ LOCATION:Pennsylvania CATEGORIES:Aging Services,Families,Friends Counseling Service,Mindfulness,Ministry and Care,Philadelphia Yearly Meeting,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/support-2355701_640.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR