BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philadelphia Yearly Meeting - ECPv6.16.4.1//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: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:20260531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260512T184138Z CREATED:20260512T184138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184138Z UID:111163-1780236000-1780239600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Emily Provance on Communities and Political Violence DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, May 31 at 2 pm\, Emily Provance (“Quaker Emily”) will visit Barnegat Friends Meeting in person and give a presentation on communities and violence\, particularly political violence\, in an increasingly fractured society. \nYou are invited to join Emily Provance at Barnegat Friends Meeting\, 614 East Bay Avenue\, Barnegat\, NJ\, USA. If you cannot come to Barnegat\, please participate via Zoom. Either way\, we ask you to register here: https://barnegatquakers.tiny.us/QuakerEmily. \nCurrently Emily Provance is in Northern Ireland\, where she is looking at the history of the Troubles and how that is parallel (and not) to current conditions in the United States. Emily brought to Barnegat Meeting’s attention a recent FIRE survey that found 34% of college students now say it is sometimes acceptable to respond to objectionable speech with violence. That’s a scary trend regardless of where we stand politically. Her Barnegat presentation will pull from Quaker experience and Quaker theology to talk about how we respond to an increasingly fractured society. \nYou may be familiar with Emily Provance’s extensive work as a traveling Quaker minister. She has led numerous workshops and has given presentations for organizations worldwide. Her recent publications include the Pendle Hill pamphlet\, “Spiritual Gifts\, the Beloved Community\, and Covenant” and the book\, “Before the Resurrection\, Transitions and Endings in Quaker Meetings and Churches”. In 2025 she was Britain Yearly Meeting’s invited speaker at the Swarthmore Lecture organized by Woodbrooke. Her topic was “A Testimony of Community”. You can learn more at Emily’s blog\, “Turning\, Turning\, Holy Experiments Among Friends”. \nQuestions? Call or text Barnegat Friends Meeting at 609-698-2058 or write to events@barnegatquakers.org. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/emily-provance-on-communities-and-political-violence/ LOCATION:Barnegat (NJ) Friends Meeting\, 614 East Bay Avenue\, 08005\, 614 East Bay Avenue\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zoom-banner-Emily-Provance.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Barnegat Monthly Meeting":MAILTO:events@barnegatquakers.org GEO:39.7505615;-74.214929 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Barnegat (NJ) Friends Meeting 614 East Bay Avenue 08005 614 East Bay Avenue Barnegat NJ 08005;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=614 East Bay Avenue:geo:-74.214929,39.7505615 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T194011Z CREATED:20260409T132148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T194011Z UID:110652-1780153200-1780164000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:PYM Spring Family Meetup! DESCRIPTION:Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on May 30th from 3 to 6 PM at Kennett Friends Meeting for the opportunity to gather and get to know other children and families from around PYM.  There will be an intergenerational activity\, time for parent/guardian worship sharing\, children’s activities\, and dinner as a community. Families are invited to bring a snack/side dish/dessert to share. All ages are welcome.  Grandparents are welcome to join with their grandchildren! \nWe look forward to seeing your family on May 30th!  \n  \nREGISTER HERE → \n*Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons\, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org URL:https://www.pym.org/event/pym-spring-family-meetup/ LOCATION:Kennett Meeting: 125 West Sickle St\, Kennett Square\, PA 19348\, 125 West Sickle St\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Meetup-ImageTag-1.png GEO:39.8489505;-75.7149334 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kennett Meeting: 125 West Sickle St Kennett Square PA 19348 125 West Sickle St Kennett Square PA 19348 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=125 West Sickle St:geo:-75.7149334,39.8489505 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T174444Z CREATED:20260424T174444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T174444Z UID:111051-1780142400-1780153200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Ye Olde Yardleyville Festival DESCRIPTION:Yardley Friends is teaming up with the Gather Place Museum and Historic AME Church to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and Yardley’s historic roots on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, from 12pm to 3pm. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/ye-olde-yardleyville-festival/ LOCATION:Yardley Friends Meeting\, 65 North Main St\, Yardley\, PA\, 19067 CATEGORIES:Quaker History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/041226-TL-Yardleyville-250th-festival-poster-AD-FINAL-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Yardley Friends Meeting":MAILTO:info@yardleyfriendsmeeting.org GEO:40.2435745;-74.841712 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Yardley Friends Meeting 65 North Main St Yardley PA 19067;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=65 North Main St:geo:-74.841712,40.2435745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T145306Z CREATED:20260417T145306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T145306Z UID:110799-1780081200-1780088400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: Becoming Benjamin Lay DESCRIPTION:Becoming Benjamin Lay explores the making of the stage play about Benjamin’s life\, written by Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace–and actor Mark Povinelli who brought Benjamin\, to life on stage.  \nThis film is appropriate for all ages\, the screening is free and open to all. Free-will donation to Abington Meeting at the door is greatly appreciated. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/film-screening-becoming-benjamin-lay/ LOCATION:Abington Friends Meeting\, 520 Meetinghouse Rd\, Jenkintown\, PA\, 19046\, United States CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness,Quaker History,Spirituality,Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AMM-Becoming-Ben-Lay-flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abington Friends Meeting":MAILTO:AMM@abingtonfriends.net GEO:40.085947;-75.124592 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abington Friends Meeting 520 Meetinghouse Rd Jenkintown PA 19046 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=520 Meetinghouse Rd:geo:-75.124592,40.085947 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260205T184902Z CREATED:20260105T170216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184902Z UID:102272-1780041600-1780246800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Geography of Change DESCRIPTION:A Forest Retreat for Navigating Life Transitions\nwith Valerie Brown\nOn Campus | In Person May 29-31\, 2026 \nBen Lomond Quaker Retreat Center\, Santa Cruz Mountains\, Northern California \nLife transitions often arrive without clear direction. Changes in work\, identity\, relationships\, health\, or an inner sense of calling can leave us uncertain about how to move forward. Set among the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains\, Geography of Change offers space to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with what matters most. \nAttending to body\, mind\, and spirit\, the retreat supports personal and professional integrity and the courage to lean into action. Guided by the belief that each person carries an inner teacher and an inner source of truth\, participants are invited to connect who they are with how they live and act. As we savor the spring beauty of the redwoods\, we will engage poetry\, prose\, music\, journaling\, gentle guided movement\, stories from diverse wisdom traditions\, and mindfulness meditation practices\, touching the seeds of transformation already present. \nWhat You Will Explore: \n\nGet grounded and renewed through the natural world.\nNavigate life’s uncertain and ambiguous moments.\nCultivate courage and trust even when you don’t feel it.\nReflect on what matters most with soul-amplifying questions\, creative practices\, small and large group dialogue and more.\nAlign your values with your work for a greater sense of purpose and meaning.\nCultivate body intelligence and body awareness.\nShow yourself real kindness through self-compassion.\nPractice self-stewardship while compassionately respecting your limits.\n\nWhat people are saying about retreats with Valerie: \n\nThis retreat provided so many excellent opportunities for inward journeys\, and identified ways that my energy\, spiritual journey was blocked.’  \n‘This retreat helped me to see more clearly the hindrances to my deepening/developing relationship to my joy and fullness.’   URL:https://www.pym.org/event/geography-of-change/ LOCATION:Ben Lomond Quaker Retreat Center\, Santa Cruz Mountains\, Northern California\, 1000 Hubbard Gulch Rd\, Ben Lomond\, CA\, 95005 CATEGORIES:Retreat,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Casa-exterior-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T153813Z CREATED:20260513T153743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T153813Z UID:111435-1779908400-1779913800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion – A Tender Time: Quaker Voices on the End of Life DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about your own aging or accompanying a family member\, friend or meeting member as they journey through aging to dying?  Are you wondering what Friends have to say about these stages? \nWe will explore one chapter at each session. You can attend all 6 or just the ones that speak to you.  Sessions will be on Zoom to be more accessible.  The first chapter is Completing Your Life: Spirit-led Aging. \n“From the Baltimore Yearly Meeting’s End of Life Working Group\, A Tender Time is a unique collection of Quaker voices\, historical and contemporary\, that explores practical\, emotional\, and spiritual aspects of aging and dying well. It moves in widening circles\, from aging to dying\, and from primary caregiver to friends to the whole faith community. It illustrates how individual Friends make end of life decisions guided by the Spirit and Quaker values.” (Pendle Hill Bookstore description) \nLearn more at: https://www.quakersbucks.org/events/book-discussion-a-tender-time-quaker-voices-on-the-end-of-life URL:https://www.pym.org/event/book-discussion-a-tender-time-quaker-voices-on-the-end-of-life/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Aging Services,Families,Ministry and Care ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tender-Time.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Bucks Quarterly Meeting":MAILTO:quakersbucks@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260317T141852Z CREATED:20260306T205117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141852Z UID:109981-1779609600-1780246800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Restoring Ourselves and the World: A Sustainability Sojourn in the Mexican Cloud Forest DESCRIPTION:A Magical Journey into healing and spiritual ecology in one of the world’s most diverse ecosystems \nWhy? \nPersonal healing and planetary healing cannot be separated. Participants will immerse themselves in nature to awaken an awareness of the interdependence of our earthly home\, using that awareness to discover the ecosystem within our own hearts\, longing for restoration.  An extraordinary week for anyone seeking to discover the miraculous all around us and to rejuvenate mind\, body and spirit. \nThe week will focus on simplicity\, living on a solar budget\, ecological restoration\, feeding our souls\, and seeing the divine in the natural world. We will observe and participate in local projects in reforestation\, sustainable agriculture\, and alternative technologies. We will enjoy hikes in the cloud forest\, planting trees\, bonfires\, and worship by the river. Participants will explore how environmental stewardship and social and economic justice work hand in hand through the Work that Reconnects (Joanna Macy). We are privileged to have the Mexican leadership trained by Joanna Macy joining us for half of the sojourn. \nThe daily schedule will include opportunities for Qi Gong\, yoga\, meditation and personal reflection. Workshop sessions will tap into the Eight Pillars of Joy (the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu) and Quaker teachings. \nWho? \nThe sojourn is being sponsored by the Eco-Justice Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and led by Quakers Alan Wright and Paula Kline\, (former Westtown School faculty). For more than 15 years\, they led the Quaker Environmental Youth Leadership Workcamp in Mexico. In 2017\, Alan and Paula co-founded the Center for Spiritual Ecology in Huatusco\, Mexico.   They have worked together in Meso-America since 1984 promoting social justice\, sustainable living and eco-system restoration. They have successfully regenerated more than 200 acres of the native cloud forest ecosystem. In addition\, participants will meet with local Mexicans and their families seeking to be examples of sustainable living. \nWhere? \nThe week will be spent at the Center for Spiritual Ecology outside Huatusco\, Veracruz\, Mexico. The Center\, known as Ashram del Bosque\, offers a unique space for learning\, growth and healing. With the cloud forest as our teacher\, we seek to establish a harmonious relationship with the natural world in a practical and lighthearted way\, while taking concrete actions to reverse climate change. The vision that drives us is nourished by Quaker values and the legacy of those who have sought a more humane\, wise and peaceful society. \nOur time will unfold in both the forest and the stunning octagonal worship and learning space nestled into the side of the forest. Lovingly built with all natural materials\, it uses eco-technologies that protect our air and water. \nAs we share intimate meals of organic\, local vegetarian Mexican cuisine\, we will build community and hope for the future. Return home renewed and refreshed. \nHow to register \nPlease complete this form to register for the Sojourn. For more information you can write to Paula Kline at kline.paula@gmail.com \nHow much? \nCost: $1100.00 (excludes airfare to Veracruz airport\, travel to the site from the airport and meals on travel days) Includes meals and snacks on site\, hospitality\, programs by a number of workshop leaders and registration for The Work that Reconnects. Full payment is due April 30th. \nREGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrmNc683mgmOnA34BPGLCSgXqdE0il1ongWUO_VkEGfV_tkw/viewform URL:https://www.pym.org/event/restoring-ourselves-and-the-world-a-sustainability-sojourn-in-the-mexican-cloud-forest/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Climate Justice,Spirituality ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Picture1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T004521Z CREATED:20260521T004521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T004521Z UID:111561-1779532200-1779561000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:National Peace Walk - Philadelphia Segment DESCRIPTION:The National Peace Walk continues their project of worshipful walking towards a peaceful world. On Saturday\, May 23rd\, Friends will engage in a 14-mile pilgrimage from Center City\, Philadelphia\, to Media Friends Meeting. SEPTA railway and shuttle support will be available for Friends throughout the day. Join for all or any part\, especially our community meals at Lansdowne and Media Friends Meeting at 1 pm/5 pm. \nThe walk begins with a meeting at Arch Street Meetinghouse (320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19106) at 10:30 am for worship and grounding. At 11:00 am\, the group will depart for the first segment of the day to Landsdowne Friends School (120 N Lansdowne Ave\, Lansdowne\, PA 19050)\, 7 miles away\, for a light lunch around 1 pm. Friends are encouraged to take the time needed to rest here\, as there will be transport available for the remaining 7 miles for Friends who wish to attend the program at the destination later in the day. \nA welcome dinner at Media Friends Meeting (125 W 3rd St\, Media\, PA 19063) will begin at 5:00 PM\, after which organizers of the National Peace Walk will present an interview from the PEACEWARD interview series\, and speak of the path that has led from last May’s Walk to Washington\, as well as what can be seen ahead for the current walk. Those in attendance will be invited into worshipful discernment of the message being carried by the walk\, which will be brought to each subsequent meeting that supports the journey following Media Friends Meeting. \nWHAT TO BRING: \nSun Protection (large hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen\, light-colored clothing) Walking Gear (comfortable shoes\, trek poles/walking stick) Provisions (water\, light snacks) SEPTA Key card/transportation plan if not intending to walk the entire route \nWalking Route Here: http://bit.ly/3R9UttY \nLearn more about the National Peace Walk at http://quakerwalk.org/nationalpeacewalk2026 URL:https://www.pym.org/event/national-peace-walk-philadelphia-segment/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Peace & Social Justice,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-20-at-8.07.27-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Arch Street Friends)":MAILTO:philadelphiafriend@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T150601Z CREATED:20260519T150601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T150601Z UID:111486-1779465600-1779624000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Spring Weekend of Worship with Attention to Music and Song DESCRIPTION:“Let the words of my mouth\, and the meditation of my heart\, be acceptable in thy sight…” –\nwords often sung in Quaker meetings. This May 22–24\, Woodbury Meeting—whose\nmeetinghouse has stood since 1715—opens its doors and grounds for Spring Weekend\, a\nregenerative campout for all ages. Hosted by South Jersey Quakers and neighbors\, with\nsponsorship from SouthJerseyQuakers and partnership from Tri Quarter\, we invite you to camp\,\npotluck\, sing\, attend learning sessions\, visit\, and build peace and sustainable networks\nacross South Jersey. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/spring-weekend-of-worship-with-attention-to-music-and-song/ LOCATION:Woodbury Friends Meeting\, 124 N Broad St.\, Woodbury\, 08096\, United States CATEGORIES:Families,Music,Spirituality,Workshop,Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Short-v1.png ORGANIZER;CN="South Jersey Quakers":MAILTO:haddonfieldquarteryouth@gmail.com GEO:39.8401379;-75.1509907 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woodbury Friends Meeting 124 N Broad St. Woodbury 08096 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=124 N Broad St.:geo:-75.1509907,39.8401379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260212T161349Z CREATED:20260212T161349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T161349Z UID:109281-1779391800-1779395400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Welcome to Quakerism DESCRIPTION:Adult Religious Education Program for New Attenders\nPhiladelphia Quarterly Meeting is offering a new adult religious education series designed especially for newcomers. \nSessions will take place on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM via Zoom (the same Zoom link is used for all sessions). \nZoom link for all sessions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82404305161 or use meeting ID: 824 0430 5161 \nProgram Highlights: \n\nThe series is designed to be accessible: no advance reading or homework is required.\nSessions include a mix of local speakers\, QuakerSpeak videos\, and small group discussions.\nThe four-session series will be repeated three times\, so newcomers can join at any point and still experience each topic.\n\nSchedule for this final cycle: \n\nFebruary 19: Meeting for Worship\nMarch 19: Quaker Decision Making\nApril 16: 10 Peculiar Things You Should Know About Quakers\nMay 21: Beyond Sunday Morning. (This session will rotate topics such as spiritual practices\, Quaker activism\, and the wider Quaker world.)\n\nMeetings can be attended individually\, and all are welcome to join. Meetings may be attended from home or by gathering for a “watch party” at someone’s house or meetinghouse. \nVisit philadelphiaquarter.org for more information. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/welcome-to-quakerism-8/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/e2545d05-1f0f-4cb9-1071-a4666eae1ec6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting":MAILTO:pqmcoordinator@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000 DTSTAMP:20260519T150736Z CREATED:20260519T150736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T150736Z UID:111430-1779298200-1779305400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Walks at Willistown Friends Meeting DESCRIPTION:Up for an opportunity for some informal forest bathing? Join us for a 2–3-mile guided nature hike through the wooded and open space of Willistown Township’s protected land and trails. \nThe hike will last about 2 hours (easy/moderate difficulty) and will take place on edges of fields and moderately rocky trails\, so wear long pants and good hiking shoes and bring water\, snacks\, and insect repellent. We will hike in any weather except for thunderstorms. Bring binoculars to get a better look at the birds we may encounter. \nMeet at Willistown Friends Meeting’s parking lot at 5:30 pm: 7069 Goshen Road\, Newtown Square\, PA 19073. \nRSVP on meetup URL:https://www.pym.org/event/wednesday-walks-at-willistown-friends-meeting/ LOCATION:Willistown Friends Meeting\, 7069 Goshen Rd\, Newtown Square\, 19073\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Field-1-scaled.jpg GEO:39.983523;-75.495707 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Willistown Friends Meeting 7069 Goshen Rd Newtown Square 19073 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7069 Goshen Rd:geo:-75.495707,39.983523 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T213000 DTSTAMP:20260217T165535Z CREATED:20260217T165535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T165535Z UID:109382-1779220800-1779226200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Third Tuesdays: Protect\, Resist and Build with AFSC DESCRIPTION:Monthly webinar series that brings together AFSC constituents to learn about how to protect\, resist\, and build just peace\, just migration\, and just economies. \nThird Tuesday of every month at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT/ 5pm PT. \nIf you are registering from outside the US please use the zip code 19102. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/third-tuesdays-protect-resist-and-build-with-afsc-2/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3t_mobilize_20241217200200486301.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="American Friends Service Committee":MAILTO:events@afsc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183907Z CREATED:20260512T183907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183907Z UID:111289-1779022800-1779037200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Writing as a Spiritual Practice with Emily Savin DESCRIPTION:An afternoon workshop using writing to learn from the divine spark in ourselves and others\, with Emily Savin.     \nIn this workshop we will learn from the divine spark in ourselves\, and bear witness to that in others\, through guided writing exercises in a playful and worshipful space. Writing as a spiritual practice is an individual act that can open us up to unexpected wisdom from within. Like silent worship\, it takes on beautiful new dimensions in community. Witnessing each other’s writing allows us to glimpse the that-of-God in one another and in ourselves\, an experience that can be inspiring\, moving\, funny\, and surprising. Many of us carry wounding around writing\, and have had our creativity damaged by critical words and red ink “corrections.” Reluctant writers are particularly invited to this workshop\, as this is a space in which anxious writers often find confidence. Other people who are warmly invited include confident writers\, joyful writers\, blocked writers\, writers who don’t dare call themselves writers\, neurodivergent writers\, writers whose first language is not English\, writers who don’t like to sit still\, and you.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/writing-as-a-spiritual-practice-with-emily-savin/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/c-2002-Leif-Skoogfors-Journaling_001.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T143000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183909Z CREATED:20260512T183909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183909Z UID:111237-1779019200-1779028200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:"Citizen George" film\, Q&A with George Lakey DESCRIPTION:Haverford Friends Meeting’s Peace & Social Concerns subcommittee will show “Citizen George”\, depicting George Lakey’s life for peace & justice. George Lakey will answer questions afterwards on both the film and his book. Copies of his book\, Dancing with History: a life for peace and justice\, will be available to buy. \nLight lunch provided. \nLocated at Haverford Meeting Forum Room\, 855 Buck Lane\, Haverford\, PA. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/citizen-george-film-qa-with-george-lakey/ LOCATION:PA ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Lytton":MAILTO:drmlytton@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T184137Z CREATED:20260512T184137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184137Z UID:111218-1779019200-1779026400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Movie "Citizen George" with George Lakey Q&A DESCRIPTION:At Haverford Friends Meeting from 12-2 in the Forum Room\, watch the documentary of George Lakey’s life\, “Citizen George”. A light lunch will be served. After the movie\, George Lakey will field questions and sign his book\, Dancing with History: a life for peace and justice. Books available for $20. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/movie-citizen-george-with-george-lakey-qa/ LOCATION:PA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260330T150103Z CREATED:20260330T150103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T150103Z UID:110462-1778950800-1778965200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Friends: Spring Potluck & Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Calling Young Adult Friends and Seekers (ages 18-35) to gather for a Spring Potluck and Game Night\nSaturday\, May 16th beginning at 5pm in Richboro\, PA.\nThe address will be shared with you as we get closer to the date of the event. In the registration form below\, please note what dish or beverage you will be bringing to the potluck\, and any food allergies/restrictions you may have. \n\nBring a dish and a game you want to share.\nThe closest public transportation is from the Warminster Train Station (Regional Rail). Please note in your registration if you will need a pick up from there or if you need to be connected to the carpool list.\nPlease note that there WILL be alcohol present at this event. We have included the YAF Alcohol Policy below.\n\n“The Young Adults Friends community of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting accepts that alcohol consumption may occur at select social events (such as a happy hour or quiz night.) Any such social event will be open and welcoming to all YAFs throughout our age range (18-35)\, regardless of whether or not YAFs are able or choose to consume alcohol. All attendees are expected to follow the law; those under 21 will not consume alcohol at YAF events. The YAF community will work together to hold each other accountable and maintain a safe\, responsible\, and respectful social environment. As we continue to deepen our fellowship with one another\, we can use this policy to grow a Young Adult Friends community that is inclusive\, safe\, and intentional.” \nIf you have any questions\, please email Claire Kinnel at ckinnel@pym.org. \n\n\n \n \n Potluck Registration Form\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Phone Number(Required)Email(Required)What food dish or beverage will you be bringing? Please do NOT bring anything with peanuts or tree nuts.(Required)Please list your food allergies and/or restrictions. If you don't have any\, please note "N/A."(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.pym.org/event/yaf-spring-potluck-2026/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183907Z CREATED:20260512T183907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183907Z UID:111299-1778950800-1778958000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Historic Fair Hill Spring Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Spring Celebration! Hosted at the beautiful Taller Puertorriqueño\, it’s a time to come together with neighbors\, volunteers\, and supporters to highlight all of the good work going on in our community. All proceeds will directly benefit our work to promote childhood literacy\, alleviate food insecurity\, and share a peaceful green space with our neighbors. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/historic-fair-hill-spring-celebration-2/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/spring-celebration.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Fair Hill":MAILTO:info@historicfairhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183905Z CREATED:20260512T183905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183905Z UID:111318-1778950800-1778958000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Historic Fair Hill Spring Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Spring Celebration! Hosted at the beautiful Taller Puertorriqueño\, it’s a time to come together with neighbors\, volunteers\, and supporters to highlight all of the good work going on in our community. All proceeds will directly benefit our work to promote childhood literacy\, alleviate food insecurity\, and share a peaceful green space with our neighbors. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/historic-fair-hill-spring-celebration/ LOCATION:Taller Puertorriqueño\, 2600 N. 5th Street\, Philadelphia\, 19133 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/may-16-event-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Fair Hill":MAILTO:info@historicfairhill.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260512T184139Z CREATED:20260512T184139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184139Z UID:110665-1778940000-1778945400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Christ in the Stranger and the Outcast DESCRIPTION:This session explores the themes of the stranger and the outcast through the stories of Friends working within Asylum and Refugee advocacy across three Yearly Meetings. The session is an opportunity for Friends to explore together our shared Quaker understanding of justice\, hospitality and care. PYM General Secretary Chris Mohr will be one of the speakers\, addressing the PYM lawsuit. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/christ-in-the-stranger-and-the-outcast/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org GEO:41.2033216;-77.1945247 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T143233Z CREATED:20260416T143233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T143233Z UID:110791-1778936400-1778947200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Faith\, Friendship & Freedom: A Historical & Musical Tribute To the Underground Railroad DESCRIPTION:Before there was freedom… there was faith.\nOn May 16th\, we honor that journey. \nJoin Burlington Quaker Meeting House for Faith\, Friendship & Freedom – A historical and musical tribute to the Underground Railroad. \nFeaturing:\n🌟 The Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom Traveling Exhibit\n📖 Powerful storytelling by renowned historian Anthony Cohen\n🎶 A live gospel performance\n🖤 Cultural Vendors \n📅 1PM–4PM | Burlington\, NJ\nFREE & open to the public URL:https://www.pym.org/event/faith-friendship-freedom-a-historical-musical-tribute-to-the-underground-railroad/ LOCATION:Burlington Meeting House and Conference Center\, 340 High St.\, Burlington\, 08016\, Andorra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/670730350_1592358109562045_3691202198453608267_n.jpg GEO:40.0781773;-74.8588913 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Burlington Meeting House and Conference Center 340 High St. Burlington 08016 Andorra;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=340 High St.:geo:-74.8588913,40.0781773 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183904Z CREATED:20260512T183904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183904Z UID:111345-1778925600-1778945400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Day of Silence DESCRIPTION:Join Sadsbury Friends as we have a silent retreat in our 1747 Meeting House and on the grounds. Verbal orientation at 10:00 a.m. then speechless until 3:00 p.m when we gather for worship sharing. Bring a bag lunch to enjoy in our community room or outdoors (weather permitting). URL:https://www.pym.org/event/day-of-silence/ LOCATION:Sadsbury Friends Meeting\, 1089 Simmontown Rd\, Gap\, PA\, 17527\, United States CATEGORIES:Retreat,Worship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sadsbury-Meeting-House.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Connie Webster":MAILTO:cwebster3615@comcast.net GEO:39.970851;-75.9907473 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sadsbury Friends Meeting 1089 Simmontown Rd Gap PA 17527 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1089 Simmontown Rd:geo:-75.9907473,39.970851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260205T184903Z CREATED:20251003T180957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T184903Z UID:88136-1778860800-1779022800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:2026 Annual Spiritual Formation Retreat DESCRIPTION:Leaning into Healing for Ourselves and the World\n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n The 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 meditation 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 \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 \n  \nHave questions about the program? Please contact \nSusan Thompson Cell 267-847-6396 | Email srthom1031@gmail.com \nor \nGeorge Saloom Cell 610-306-0252| Email georgesalloom@hotmail.com \n  \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration deadline: April 3\, 2026.  No refunds after April 3\, 2026 URL:https://www.pym.org/event/2026-annual-spiritual-formation-retreat/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States CATEGORIES:PYM Collaboratives,Retreat,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Picture2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Spiritual Formation Collaborative":MAILTO:ssrthom1031@gmail.com GEO:39.910682;-75.378169 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pendle Hill Brinton House 321 Plush Mill Rd Wallingford 19086 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=321 Plush Mill Rd:geo:-75.378169,39.910682 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T204025Z CREATED:20260512T192714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T204025Z UID:111415-1778760000-1778763600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Fundraising Friends DESCRIPTION:Strong and stable monthly meetings are the foundation of a thriving Quaker community. This is why PYM staff are hosting a monthly virtual gathering of Friends who carry stewardship or fundraising work for their meetings called “Fundraising Friends!” \nThe goal of Fundraising Friends is to ensure that PYM meetings have the financial resources they need to build impactful faith communities\, so we sincerely hope that you will join us! By being a part of Fundraising Friends\, you will find… \n• Mutual support from others who understand the joys and challenges of ensuring their meeting has sufficient funds \n• Practical ideas and resources to strengthen your meeting’s stewardship\, giving\, and community engagement. \n• Shared stories and successes that inspire Light-led approaches to fundraising rooted in Quaker values. \n• Connections across the yearly meeting\, building friendships and collaboration among those doing similar work. \n• Encouragement and learning from PYM Development staff and experienced Friends. \nFundraising Friends meets virtually on the second Thursday of each month at 12 noon and is free and open to any PYM Friends who are interested in or involved with fundraising for their local meeting. \nWhether you come to find ways to strengthen financial health or help other meetings do the same\, you’ll be why new seekers and long-time Friends alike can find a spiritual home at their local Quaker meeting! \nContact Joe Kirkenir at jkirkenir@pym.org or 215-241-7115 with any questions or topics you’d like covered! URL:https://www.pym.org/event/fundraising-friends-3/ LOCATION:PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T213000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183908Z CREATED:20260512T183908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183908Z UID:111274-1778702400-1778707800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:The Pendle Hill Spring Chorus Concert DESCRIPTION:A spring concert from the Pendle Hill non-audition community chorus. \nJoin us on campus at Swarthmore Friends Meeting House at 12 Whittier Place for an evening of song\, celebration\, and community as the Pendle Hill Community Chorus performs its spring ensemble. As is traditional\, there will be opportunities for audience participation during the concert as well as in our “audience-choice” sing-along that concludes the program. The evening is child-friendly\, both in content and length.   URL:https://www.pym.org/event/the-pendle-hill-spring-chorus-concert/ LOCATION:Swarthmore Friends Meeting\, 12 Whittier Pl\,\, Swarthmore\, 19081\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Pendle-Hill-Chorus-Performing-in-the-Barn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org GEO:39.90753;-75.354103 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Swarthmore Friends Meeting 12 Whittier Pl Swarthmore 19081 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12 Whittier Pl\,:geo:-75.354103,39.90753 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260512T183908Z CREATED:20260512T183908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T183908Z UID:111260-1778698800-1778704200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Pendle Hill Reading Group: Common Ground by Eileen Flanagan DESCRIPTION:Online: Worship sharing on Eileen Flanagan’s book Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/pendle-hill-reading-group-common-ground-by-eileen-flanagan/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PXL_20240415_171941587.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260512T184138Z CREATED:20260512T184138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184138Z UID:111181-1778612400-1778617800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Quaker Hospitality 1: the ABCs of Hospitality & Welcoming In New Friends DESCRIPTION:Explore how Meetings can create a welcoming visitor experience that helps newcomers return\, and become attenders.  \nRegister for a 60-75 minute interactive workshop that will inspire you with welcome practices and tools to invigorate and nurture your meeting. \nTaking a newcomer’s point of view\, we’ll identify ways to improve the welcome experience. How do people feel they belong? How are visitors seen\, invited\, recognized and included into the Quaker community? \nFind out what why ‘Quaker curious’ folks return (or not) after initial visits\, best practices\, and the unique strengths and challenges for Quaker Meetings. \nRadical hospitality is rooted in the Quaker understanding there is “that of God in everyone”. Discover why authentic hospitality requires intentionality\, meeting-wide participation\, reflection\, planning and reliable follow-up processes.  \nTogether we will learn how to: \n\nUse the Visitor’s Journey to develop a Meeting Hospitality & Welcome Plan with consistent invitation & follow-up processes\nSpot and adopt accessible language in signage\, literature\, online\, speech\nEngage your meeting in a Welcome & Belonging Self Study\nAcknowledge meeting barriers to welcoming new people\, while trusting ‘way will open’\nPlan easy entry activities for Seekers to connect to Quakerism at their own pace and level of interest\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required. Zoom link will be emailed. \n\n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/sFvrwrKKhy7PQgwV8 \n\n\nPresenters\nWendy Kane\, Bucks Quarter Coordinator\nL. Lanza\, Abington Qtr. Communications Coordinator\nGuests TBA\n\n\nCredits\nThis is a workshop collaboration of Bucks and Abington Quarters.\n\nJoin us for more sessions in AQM’s Engagement\, Communications\, In-reach & Outreach Topic Series — designed to build community and grow Meetings across Abington Quarter (and beyond).\n\nQuestions:\nAbingtonQTRCommunications@gmail.com\n215. 990-3196\nAbingtonQuarterlyMeeting.org  (AQM) URL:https://www.pym.org/event/quaker-hospitality-1-the-abcs-of-hospitality-welcoming-in-new-friends-2/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, https://bit.ly/3v6Fs1v CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PYM-Hospitality-640-x-360-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="Abington Quarterly Meeting":MAILTO:Office@AbingtonQuarterlyMeeting.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000 DTSTAMP:20260512T184137Z CREATED:20260512T184137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T184137Z UID:111195-1778612400-1778617800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Quaker Hospitality 1: the ABCs of Hospitality & Welcoming In New Friends DESCRIPTION:Explore how Meetings can create a welcoming visitor experience that helps newcomers return\, and become attenders.  \nRegister for a 60-75 minute interactive workshop that will inspire you with welcome practices and tools to strengthen your meeting. \nTaking a newcomer’s point of view\, we’ll identify ways to improve the welcome experience. How do people feel they belong? How are visitors seen\, invited\, recognized and included into the Quaker community? \nFind out what why ‘Quaker curious’ folks return (or not) after initial visits\, best practices\, and the unique strengths and challenges for Quaker Meetings. \nRadical hospitality is rooted in the Quaker understanding there is “that of God in everyone”. Discover why authentic hospitality requires intentionality\, meeting-wide participation\, reflection\, planning and reliable follow-up processes.  \nTogether we will learn how to: \n\nUse the Visitor’s Journey to develop a Meeting Hospitality & Welcome Plan with consistent invitation & follow-up processes\nSpot and adopt accessible language in signage\, literature\, online\, speech\nEngage your meeting in a Welcome & Belonging Self Study\nAcknowledge meeting barriers to welcoming new people\, while trusting ‘way will open’\nPlan easy entry activities for Seekers to connect to Quakerism at their own pace and level of interest\n\n\n\n\nRegistration required. \n\nClick link below or scan QRcode in Event Image above. Zoom link will be emailed.\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/sFvrwrKKhy7PQgwV8 \n\n\nPresenters\nWendy Kane\, Bucks Quarter Coordinator\nL. Lanza\, Abington Qtr. Communications Coordinator\nGuests TBA\n\n\nCredits\nThis is a workshop collaboration of Bucks and Abington Quarters.\n\nJoin us for more sessions in AQM’s Engagement\, Communications\, In-reach & Outreach Topic Series — designed to build community and grow Meetings across Abington Quarter (and beyond).\n\nQuestions:\nAbingtonQTRCommunications@gmail.com\n215. 990-3196\nAbingtonQuarterlyMeeting.org  (AQM) URL:https://www.pym.org/event/quaker-hospitality-1-the-abcs-of-hospitality-welcoming-in-new-friends/ LOCATION:Zoom link\, https://bit.ly/3v6Fs1v CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PYM-Hospitality-640-x-360-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Abington Quarterly Meeting":MAILTO:Office@AbingtonQuarterlyMeeting.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T201500 DTSTAMP:20260430T155328Z CREATED:20260430T155328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T155328Z UID:111210-1778612400-1778616900@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Quaker Hospitality 1: the ABCs of Hospitality & Welcoming New Friends DESCRIPTION:Explore how Meetings create a welcoming visitor experience that helps newcomers become attenders.  \nRegister for a 60–75-minute interactive workshop that will inspire you with welcome practices and tools to bring people into your meeting. \nTaking a newcomer’s point of view\, we’ll identify ways to improve the welcome experience. How do people feel they belong? How are visitors seen\, invited\, recognized and included into the Quaker community? \nFind out why ‘Quaker curious’ folks return (or not) after initial visits\, best practices\, and the unique strengths and challenges for Quaker Meetings. \nRadical hospitality is rooted in the Quaker understanding there is “that of God in everyone”. Discover why authentic hospitality requires intentionality\, meeting-wide participation\, reflection\, planning and reliable follow-up processes. \nTogether we will learn how to: \n\nUse the Visitor’s Journey to develop a Meeting Hospitality & Welcome Plan with consistent invitation & follow-up processes\nSpot and adopt accessible language in signage\, literature\, online\, speech\nEngage your meeting in a Welcome & Belonging Self Study\nAcknowledge meeting barriers to welcoming new people\, while trusting ‘way will open’\nPlan easy entry activities for Seekers to connect to Quakerism at their own pace and level of interest\n\nRegistration required. Click link below or scan the QRcode in the event image above. Zoom link will be emailed. \nhttps://forms.gle/sFvrwrKKhy7PQgwV8 \n  \nPresenters \n\nWendy Kane\, Bucks Quarter Coordinator\nLanza\, Abington Qtr. Communications Coordinator\nGuests TBA\n\n  \nAbout \nThis is a workshop collaboration of Bucks and Abington Quarters. \nJoin us for more sessions in AQM’s Engagement\, Communications\, In-reach & Outreach Topic Series — designed to build community and grow Meetings across Abington Quarter (and beyond). \n  \nQuestions: \n\nLanza\, 990-3196 AbingtonQTRCommunications@gmail.com\nAbingtonQuarterlyMeeting.org  (AQM) URL:https://www.pym.org/event/quaker-hospitality-1-the-abcs-of-hospitality-welcoming-new-friends/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PYM-Hospitality-640x360-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Abington Quarterly Meeting":MAILTO:Office@AbingtonQuarterlyMeeting.org GEO:41.2033216;-77.1945247 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162509Z CREATED:20260414T162509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T162509Z UID:110751-1778522400-1778529600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:New Draft Law Passed: People of Conscience Get Ready DESCRIPTION:Quaker author Curt Torell will explain recent legal changes in draft registration and outline steps for conscientious objectors to war to respond. Then the group will self-organize next steps for mutual support and counsel. Everyone is welcome. \nJoin in-person or on Zoom at the following Meetinghouses: \n\nMontclair Meeting (289 Park St\, Upper Montclair\, NJ 07043): April 26\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nOld Chatham Meeting (539 Co Rd 13\, Old Chatham\, NY 12136): May 3\, 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nBrooklyn Meeting (110 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn\, NY 11201): May 11\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm\n\nIn the session\, we’ll consider together questions such as: What is conscience? Is your conscience troubled? How do you act on conscience? Who is a conscientious objector? \nFor context\, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed at the end of last year will make federal Selective Service draft registration automatic for all men aged 18-25 starting in December 2026. The US Government wouldn’t bother doing this if they didn’t plan to use it. Unfortunately\, a person cannot file a conscientious objection claim until getting an induction notice once a draft is instated\, sometimes giving less than 10 days to respond. Are you\, your family\, and your faith community prepared? \nRegister at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKVvzB5SN6xYufRrPGDA21ffRnGfIi1ApOQT7GSpF9bV5uUA/viewform. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/new-draft-law-passed-people-of-conscience-get-ready-3/ LOCATION:Brooklyn Meeting (110 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn\, NY 11201) CATEGORIES:Families,Ministry and Care,Peace & Social Justice,Religious Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/shutterstock_2336510053.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTSTAMP:20251201T234244Z CREATED:20251201T234244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T234244Z UID:110291-1778321700-1778324400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Prayers and Meditation for Peace DESCRIPTION:Trenton Meeting of Friends (Quakers) is holding \nPrayers and Meditation for Peace \nWhere: Trenton Friends Meetinghouse \n142 East Hanover Street\, Trenton\, NJ or at our zoom link \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/9915474009?pwd=aGZ6VW54ZnpwZGcxS3MzUE9kOEllZz09&omn=87362638230 \nWhen: Monthly on Second Saturdays\, 10:15-11:00AM \nPrayers and Meditation for Peace holds space for vocal ministry and silent worship. \nVocal ministry about peace\, prayer\, and meditation is encouraged. \nContact TrentonQuakers@gmail.com for more information. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/prayers-and-meditation-for-peace/2026-05-09/ LOCATION:Trenton Friends Meetinghouse\, 142 E Hanover St\, Trenton\, 08608 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/trenton-monthlt-meeting.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Meeting of Friends":MAILTO:trentonquakers@gmail.com GEO:40.2214024;-74.7623033 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trenton Friends Meetinghouse 142 E Hanover St Trenton 08608;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=142 E Hanover St:geo:-74.7623033,40.2214024 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR