BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Philadelphia Yearly Meeting - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260730T055333Z CREATED:20260730T055333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T055333Z UID:112740-1790841600-1806343200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Silent Witness Signs of Fascism DESCRIPTION:As Friends are aware – the Nation is again under increasing threat of a full loss of Democracy and a slide into Authoritarianism and Fascism. Silent Witness Events are occurring Nationwide. Silent Witnesses are spiritual and educative and peaceful to the core. They are not protests or “demonstrations” rather they are spiritual witness – using our own lives and bodies to say “we see” we witness the signs of fascism occurring around us now. For those with interest in learning more and considering participating in such witness in Northern Delaware and Eastern most Pennsylvania you may contact Ken Brick – kenbrick@verizon.net URL:https://www.pym.org/event/silent-witness-signs-of-fascism/2026-10-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_7164-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Quaker Voluntary Service":MAILTO:development@quakervoluntaryservice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T154923Z CREATED:20260701T154923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154923Z UID:112371-1791034200-1791041400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-14/2026-10-03/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T160354Z CREATED:20260701T160354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160354Z UID:112472-1791034200-1791041400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-13/2026-10-03/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260521T205433Z CREATED:20260521T205058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T205433Z UID:111594-1791504000-1791849599@www.pym.org SUMMARY:1990s Young Friends Reunion Weekend at Camp Onas! DESCRIPTION:1990s-era/Gen X Young Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting are gathering at Onas and we invite you to join us.\nFor many of us\, the past year has highlighted the need to come together and share resources and fellowship. The sacred community we created in the 90s was a powerful force in our lives. Now is the time to tap back into that power and rebuild that community.\nIf you were a 90s PYM Young Friend or adjacent to that community\, we especially hope you’ll join us. But all Friends and Friendly folk are welcome. \nWe will connect\, learn from each other\, and reignite the light of our community. Throughout the weekend\, just like in the old days\, we will take part in shared meals\, worship sharing\, and workshops focused on mobilizing our shared power. \n \n Get Your Tickets!\n \n \n \n \n \n If you would like to request financial or logistical support to attend this event please reach out to the planning committee: \nKri Burkander\, Paul Burkander\, Jasmine Surti\, Wilder Scott\, Mary Jesse\, Adrienne Pancoe Cormier\, & Josh Grove \nby contacting programs@pym.org. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/1990s-young-friends-reunion/ LOCATION:Camp Onas\, 609 Geigel Hill Road\, Ottsville\, PA\, 18942\, United States CATEGORIES:Families,Retreat,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Young-Friends-Baner.jpg GEO:40.4797367;-75.1390581 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Onas 609 Geigel Hill Road Ottsville PA 18942 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=609 Geigel Hill Road:geo:-75.1390581,40.4797367 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T152405Z CREATED:20260720T152405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T152405Z UID:112647-1791626400-1791644400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Young Friends October Gathering! DESCRIPTION:Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to join us on October 10th from 10 AM to 3 PM at Downingtown Friends Meeting.   YF gatherings provide the opportunity to get to know other teenagers from around the Yearly Meeting\, to learn more about being a young Quaker\, and to build community and have fun together.  This month’s gathering will include volunteering at Downingtown Meeting’s Fall Festival! \n  \n*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings. \n  \nQuestions or to RSVP?   \n Contact Kristin Simmons\, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org URL:https://www.pym.org/event/young-friends-october-gathering/ LOCATION:Downingtown Friends Meeting\, 800 E Lancaster Ave\, Downingtown\, 19335\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/YoungFriends-Banner-2020.png GEO:40.006667;-75.70322 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Downingtown Friends Meeting 800 E Lancaster Ave Downingtown 19335 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 E Lancaster Ave:geo:-75.70322,40.006667 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260720T151656Z CREATED:20260720T151656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T151656Z UID:112644-1791626400-1791648000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:PYM Family Day at Camp Dark Waters! DESCRIPTION:Families are welcome to join us for a day-long Family Meetup at Camp Dark Waters in Medford New Jersey! \nAll families with children in grades 8 and younger are invited to Camp Dark Waters on October 10th from 10 AM to 4 PM for a day of activities\, conversation\, and family fun!  Grandparents are also welcome to join us with their grandchildren. \n  \nSAVE THE DATE! \nMore information and registration coming soon! \n  \nQuestions? Contact Kristin Simmons\, Youth Engagement Coordinator:  ksimmons@pym.org URL:https://www.pym.org/event/pym-family-day-at-camp-dark-waters/ LOCATION:Camp Dark Waters\, 26 New Freedom Rd\, Medford\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meetup-ImageTag-1.png GEO:39.9122309;-74.8071349 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Dark Waters 26 New Freedom Rd Medford NJ United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26 New Freedom Rd:geo:-74.8071349,39.9122309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTSTAMP:20251201T234244Z CREATED:20251201T234244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T234244Z UID:110296-1791627300-1791630000@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/2026-10-10/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T154743Z CREATED:20260701T154743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154743Z UID:112372-1791639000-1791646200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-14/2026-10-10/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T160354Z CREATED:20260701T160354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160354Z UID:112473-1791639000-1791646200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-13/2026-10-10/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T154744Z CREATED:20260701T154744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154744Z UID:112373-1792243800-1792251000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-14/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T160353Z CREATED:20260701T160353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160353Z UID:112474-1792243800-1792251000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-13/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T213000 DTSTAMP:20260217T165540Z CREATED:20260217T165540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T165540Z UID:109387-1792526400-1792531800@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-2/2026-10-20/ 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:20261023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T123000 DTSTAMP:20260623T151224Z CREATED:20260617T200555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T151224Z UID:112200-1792774800-1792931400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:YAF Fall Retreat at Camp Onas DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n \n \n \n \n \n “Quakers and the Earth”\nYoung Adult Friends Fall Retreat 2026\nOctober 23 – 25 | 5:00 p.m. Friday – 12:30 p.m Sunday \nCamp Onas | 609 Giegle Hill Rd\, Ottsville PA 18942 \nCost | $40 \nJoin us for a weekend at Camp Onas! We’ll be sleeping over on Friday and Saturday night\, so don’t forget to pack your sleeping bags\, pillows\, clothes\, necessary bathroom items\, medications\, and anything else you might need. A note on sleeping accommodations\, there will be actual beds (!) in shared rooms. \nIf you are not able to stay overnight\, we invite you to join us instead on Saturday! It is also okay if you are only able to come on Friday or Sunday. Please let us know in the registration that you will be staying for only part of the retreat. \nYou can expect opportunities to be outside\, participate in worship sharing and lots of time to simply be together. We will be partaking in a workshop\, a nature walk\, and small groups to explore the ways we steward and care for the Earth. There will worshipful time throughout the weekend\, and our time will conclude with our own Meeting For Worship on Sunday (hopefully outside). \n\nThings to Know:\nThe cost of your registration goes towards the costs of food\, activities\, and the honoraria for the facilitators. \nThere is scholarship money available for those in need. \nThis will be a mask optional event. \nPlease email ckinnel@pym.org if you have any questions or accommodation needs. \n  \n\nCommunity Expectations:\nThe Young Adult F/friends community is a collaborative community where we share responsibility and work together to support each of our gatherings. This means\, each F/friend is expected to support making and setting up meals\, cleaning up dishes and shared areas\, collecting and disposing of trash\, organizing spaces and activities to their original layout\, and other such responsibilities. We welcome each F/friend contributing to the collective work of the Young Adult community in ways that feel comfortable and accessible. We share responsibility to align with our Quaker values of community and service\, and to ensure that the task of tending to our community is distributed fairly among F/friends. \nRegistration closes Monday\, October 19th\, 2026. \n \n REGISTER URL:https://www.pym.org/event/yaf-fall-retreat-2026/ LOCATION:Camp Onas\, 609 Geigel Hill Road\, Ottsville\, PA\, 18942\, United States CATEGORIES:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting,Young Adult Friends ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/YAF-FALL-RETREAT-BANNER-2026.png GEO:40.4797367;-75.1390581 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Camp Onas 609 Geigel Hill Road Ottsville PA 18942 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=609 Geigel Hill Road:geo:-75.1390581,40.4797367 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T154745Z CREATED:20260701T154745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T154745Z UID:112374-1792848600-1792855800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-14/2026-10-24/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T153000 DTSTAMP:20260701T160352Z CREATED:20260701T160352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160352Z UID:112475-1792848600-1792855800@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Elements of Quakerism: Training the Facilitators DESCRIPTION:A seven-week online course on learning and teaching the fundamental elements of Quaker faith and practice  \nThis compelling seven-week course explores the spiritual roots of Quaker faith and practice. The syllabus has a broad audience\, but this unique cohort invites experienced Friends to both participate in the course and learn how to facilitate it in their own style in their own Meetings.  \nThe course is text-based. Each week there is up to about an hour and a half of reading to do before the class. In class\, we will discuss how the ideas in the materials might relate to our own spiritual experiences. Most materials are available to you online. The others are five Pendle Hill Pamphlets that we strongly encourage participants to obtain\, either by borrowing your Meeting library or by purchasing from Pendle Hill. \nThe number of participants is limited to 10\, so that people can get to know and trust each other and share about their own experiences and understandings. Due to the limited size\, we encourage Friends to coordinate with your Meeting and select a single Friend from your Meeting to participate and bring this resource back to your community.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/elements-of-quakerism-training-the-facilitators-13/2026-10-24/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sunlight-Filtering-Through-Japanese-Maples-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T145108Z CREATED:20260722T145108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T145108Z UID:112779-1793212200-1793212200@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting DESCRIPTION:We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1 \nPasscode: spring26 URL:https://www.pym.org/event/quakers-ending-mass-incarceration-qemic-meeting/2026-10-28/ CATEGORIES:Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Quakers-Ending-Mass-Incarceration-Collaborative.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20260701T160401Z CREATED:20260701T160401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160401Z UID:112187-1793318400-1793577599@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Journey Toward Wholeness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of four weekend-long retreats over a seven month period to deep-dive into your soul’s journey\, cultivating the ground for hope and renewal in our lives\, our workplaces\, our communities\, and our world. \nAnd you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?”  -Rumi  \nIn every season of life\, there is a call to make sense of our place in the world\, to discover our gifts and ways of being of service\, to live into the highest vision of which we are capable\, to figure out what is ours to do and find a way to do it. How do we discern that call in these tumultuous times? In the midst of political division\, war\, environmental destruction\, and attacks on the most vulnerable members of our communities\, we are pulled in many directions and may be tempted to run away or withdraw into ourselves. What can we offer our beautiful\, needful world? How can we find the quiet power and groundedness that comes from listening to our souls?  \nIn order to hear the still\, small voice within\, we need community. Parker Palmer writes that “If we are willing to embrace the challenge of becoming whole\, we cannot embrace it alone… we need trustworthy relationships and tenacious communities of support.” In The Journey Toward Wholeness\, a four-retreat series based on the work of Parker Palmer and the Center for Courage and Renewal\, we will create such a community—– a Circle of Trust®. Guided by core principles\, including the belief that everyone has an inner teacher– a reliable and abiding internal source of wisdom– we will create a trustworthy\, welcoming space that honors the integrity and identity of each person.   \nWe will experience the power of stories; practice the skills of deep listening\, asking open and honest questions\, and spiritual accompaniment; explore “shadow” and paradox as sources of insight; and embrace nature as a teacher. We will be invited to consider the questions of our lives using the cycles and metaphors of the seasons\, as well as poetry\, music\, art\, silence\, and reflective practices as doorways for inspiration and transformation.   \nA centerpiece of each retreat will be an opportunity to participate in Clearness Committees\, a process of deep discernment adapted from Quaker practices. All of this takes place amidst the natural beauty and rhythms of community life at Pendle Hill\, which provide an ideal seedbed to inspire\, nourish\, and deepen this work.  \nWhat questions are you holding in this season? Join us for a deep dive into your soul’s journey\, cultivating the ground for hope and renewal in our lives\, our workplaces\, our communities\, and our world. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/journey-toward-wholeness-5/2026-10-30/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8117-1280x854-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260730T055333Z CREATED:20260730T055333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T055333Z UID:112741-1793520000-1809021600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Silent Witness Signs of Fascism DESCRIPTION:As Friends are aware – the Nation is again under increasing threat of a full loss of Democracy and a slide into Authoritarianism and Fascism. Silent Witness Events are occurring Nationwide. Silent Witnesses are spiritual and educative and peaceful to the core. They are not protests or “demonstrations” rather they are spiritual witness – using our own lives and bodies to say “we see” we witness the signs of fascism occurring around us now. For those with interest in learning more and considering participating in such witness in Northern Delaware and Eastern most Pennsylvania you may contact Ken Brick – kenbrick@verizon.net URL:https://www.pym.org/event/silent-witness-signs-of-fascism/2026-11-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_7164-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Quaker Voluntary Service":MAILTO:development@quakervoluntaryservice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000 DTSTAMP:20251201T234244Z CREATED:20251201T234244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T234244Z UID:110297-1794651300-1794654000@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/2026-11-14/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTSTAMP:20260701T042647Z CREATED:20260701T042647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T042647Z UID:112439-1794873600-1795219199@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Worldly Voices of Our Forebearers: The Musical Gifts of American Immigrants DESCRIPTION:A workshop on musical contributions by immigrants to the United States with Karl Middleman.  \nHad enough of America First? Try America Second! Amidst gaping divisions in today’s politics\, the diverse music of American immigrants stands as moving testimony to the value of our country’s heterogeneity. What better way to celebrate America’s 250th than to pore over the immense contributions of its adopted musicians so eager to blend their voices into the vast mosaic of American culture. Here is the music of Chinese Americans\, Iranian Americans\, Latin Americans\, and African Americans. We’ll behold composers and performers rising to the challenge of preserving their original voices while assimilating into American life. We’ll consider the ways translocation affected mainstream composers such as Sergei Rachmaninoff\, Igor Stravinsky\, and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. We’ll learn the inspiring stories of women composers such as Chen Yi and Tania Leon. And finally\, we’ll take a sprightly look at popular music in Vaudeville and operetta. Worldly Voices of Our Forebearers celebrates the incalculable and uplifting musical contributions of America’s diverse population. Rare videos and experiential play will heighten your engagement in this inexhaustible topic.  URL:https://www.pym.org/event/worldly-voices-of-our-forebearers-the-musical-gifts-of-american-immigrants/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Snapshots-of-Monuments-Around-the-World.png ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T213000 DTSTAMP:20260217T165541Z CREATED:20260217T165541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T165541Z UID:109388-1794945600-1794951000@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-2/2026-11-17/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTSTAMP:20260701T042644Z CREATED:20260701T042644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T042644Z UID:112453-1795132800-1795391999@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Friends’ Decision-Making and Clerking: Participating in Meetings for Business with Joy and Confidence DESCRIPTION:A weekend workshop with Steve Mohlke and \,O on liberatory clerking skills and principles. \nThis is an opportunity for both new and experienced clerks of Friends’ meetings and committees to meet and think together about the role of presiding clerk in the spiritual practice of meeting for business. \nThe workshop will address racism in the context of Friends’ decision-making and clerking. We need to pay attention to racism because it affects (infects) nearly everything in this society\, and we will be lifting up decision-making processes that seek to liberate the Spirit among all participants. \nThere will be handouts to follow along during the program\, exercises\, and opportunities to share experiences\, with most work being done in a whole group setting. It is expected that each person will leave the weekend with new energy and enthusiasm for being a clerk\, feeling well grounded in both the theoretical and the practical. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/friends-decision-making-and-clerking-participating-in-meetings-for-business-with-joy-and-confidence-2/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/c-2002-Leif-Skoogfors-bench-1280x834-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T183000 DTSTAMP:20260722T145109Z CREATED:20260722T145109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T145109Z UID:112780-1795631400-1795631400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting DESCRIPTION:We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. \n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1 \nPasscode: spring26 URL:https://www.pym.org/event/quakers-ending-mass-incarceration-qemic-meeting/2026-11-25/ CATEGORIES:Peace & Social Justice,PYM Collaboratives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Quakers-Ending-Mass-Incarceration-Collaborative.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270529T180000 DTSTAMP:20260730T055334Z CREATED:20260730T055334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T055334Z UID:112742-1796112000-1811613600@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Silent Witness Signs of Fascism DESCRIPTION:As Friends are aware – the Nation is again under increasing threat of a full loss of Democracy and a slide into Authoritarianism and Fascism. Silent Witness Events are occurring Nationwide. Silent Witnesses are spiritual and educative and peaceful to the core. They are not protests or “demonstrations” rather they are spiritual witness – using our own lives and bodies to say “we see” we witness the signs of fascism occurring around us now. For those with interest in learning more and considering participating in such witness in Northern Delaware and Eastern most Pennsylvania you may contact Ken Brick – kenbrick@verizon.net URL:https://www.pym.org/event/silent-witness-signs-of-fascism/2026-12-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_7164-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Quaker Voluntary Service":MAILTO:development@quakervoluntaryservice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260720T152008Z CREATED:20260720T152008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T152008Z UID:112652-1797087600-1797098400@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Holiday Family Meetup and MSF Overnight! DESCRIPTION:Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on December 12th from 3 to 6 PM at Central Philadelphia 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\, along with grandparents!  This will be a holiday-themed event\, with activities\, crafts\, and holiday treats. \n**There will also be an option for a Middle School Friends Overnight directly following the meetup! \n  \nSAVE THE DATE! \nMore information and registration coming soon! \n  \nQuestions?  Contact Kristin Simmons\, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org URL:https://www.pym.org/event/holiday-family-meetup-and-msf-overnight/ LOCATION:Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting\, 1515 Cherry St\, Philadelphia\, 19102\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meetup-ImageTag-1.png GEO:39.955538;-75.164644 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting 1515 Cherry St Philadelphia 19102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1515 Cherry St:geo:-75.164644,39.955538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260217T165542Z CREATED:20260217T165542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T165542Z UID:109389-1797364800-1797370200@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-2/2026-12-15/ 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:20270101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270629T180000 DTSTAMP:20260730T055334Z CREATED:20260730T055334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T055334Z UID:112743-1798790400-1814292000@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Silent Witness Signs of Fascism DESCRIPTION:As Friends are aware – the Nation is again under increasing threat of a full loss of Democracy and a slide into Authoritarianism and Fascism. Silent Witness Events are occurring Nationwide. Silent Witnesses are spiritual and educative and peaceful to the core. They are not protests or “demonstrations” rather they are spiritual witness – using our own lives and bodies to say “we see” we witness the signs of fascism occurring around us now. For those with interest in learning more and considering participating in such witness in Northern Delaware and Eastern most Pennsylvania you may contact Ken Brick – kenbrick@verizon.net URL:https://www.pym.org/event/silent-witness-signs-of-fascism/2027-01-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_7164-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Quaker Voluntary Service":MAILTO:development@quakervoluntaryservice.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201 DTSTAMP:20260701T160400Z CREATED:20260701T160400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160400Z UID:112190-1801180800-1801439999@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Journey Toward Wholeness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of four weekend-long retreats over a seven month period to deep-dive into your soul’s journey\, cultivating the ground for hope and renewal in our lives\, our workplaces\, our communities\, and our world. \nAnd you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?”  -Rumi  \nIn every season of life\, there is a call to make sense of our place in the world\, to discover our gifts and ways of being of service\, to live into the highest vision of which we are capable\, to figure out what is ours to do and find a way to do it. How do we discern that call in these tumultuous times? In the midst of political division\, war\, environmental destruction\, and attacks on the most vulnerable members of our communities\, we are pulled in many directions and may be tempted to run away or withdraw into ourselves. What can we offer our beautiful\, needful world? How can we find the quiet power and groundedness that comes from listening to our souls?  \nIn order to hear the still\, small voice within\, we need community. Parker Palmer writes that “If we are willing to embrace the challenge of becoming whole\, we cannot embrace it alone… we need trustworthy relationships and tenacious communities of support.” In The Journey Toward Wholeness\, a four-retreat series based on the work of Parker Palmer and the Center for Courage and Renewal\, we will create such a community—– a Circle of Trust®. Guided by core principles\, including the belief that everyone has an inner teacher– a reliable and abiding internal source of wisdom– we will create a trustworthy\, welcoming space that honors the integrity and identity of each person.   \nWe will experience the power of stories; practice the skills of deep listening\, asking open and honest questions\, and spiritual accompaniment; explore “shadow” and paradox as sources of insight; and embrace nature as a teacher. We will be invited to consider the questions of our lives using the cycles and metaphors of the seasons\, as well as poetry\, music\, art\, silence\, and reflective practices as doorways for inspiration and transformation.   \nA centerpiece of each retreat will be an opportunity to participate in Clearness Committees\, a process of deep discernment adapted from Quaker practices. All of this takes place amidst the natural beauty and rhythms of community life at Pendle Hill\, which provide an ideal seedbed to inspire\, nourish\, and deepen this work.  \nWhat questions are you holding in this season? Join us for a deep dive into your soul’s journey\, cultivating the ground for hope and renewal in our lives\, our workplaces\, our communities\, and our world. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/journey-toward-wholeness-5/2027-01-29/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8117-1280x854-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412 DTSTAMP:20260701T160359Z CREATED:20260701T160359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T160359Z UID:112191-1807228800-1807487999@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Journey Toward Wholeness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of four weekend-long retreats over a seven month period to deep-dive into your soul’s journey\, cultivating the ground for hope and renewal in our lives\, our workplaces\, our communities\, and our world. \nAnd you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?”  -Rumi  \nIn every season of life\, there is a call to make sense of our place in the world\, to discover our gifts and ways of being of service\, to live into the highest vision of which we are capable\, to figure out what is ours to do and find a way to do it. How do we discern that call in these tumultuous times? In the midst of political division\, war\, environmental destruction\, and attacks on the most vulnerable members of our communities\, we are pulled in many directions and may be tempted to run away or withdraw into ourselves. What can we offer our beautiful\, needful world? How can we find the quiet power and groundedness that comes from listening to our souls?  \nIn order to hear the still\, small voice within\, we need community. Parker Palmer writes that “If we are willing to embrace the challenge of becoming whole\, we cannot embrace it alone… we need trustworthy relationships and tenacious communities of support.” In The Journey Toward Wholeness\, a four-retreat series based on the work of Parker Palmer and the Center for Courage and Renewal\, we will create such a community—– a Circle of Trust®. Guided by core principles\, including the belief that everyone has an inner teacher– a reliable and abiding internal source of wisdom– we will create a trustworthy\, welcoming space that honors the integrity and identity of each person.   \nWe will experience the power of stories; practice the skills of deep listening\, asking open and honest questions\, and spiritual accompaniment; explore “shadow” and paradox as sources of insight; and embrace nature as a teacher. We will be invited to consider the questions of our lives using the cycles and metaphors of the seasons\, as well as poetry\, music\, art\, silence\, and reflective practices as doorways for inspiration and transformation.   \nA centerpiece of each retreat will be an opportunity to participate in Clearness Committees\, a process of deep discernment adapted from Quaker practices. All of this takes place amidst the natural beauty and rhythms of community life at Pendle Hill\, which provide an ideal seedbed to inspire\, nourish\, and deepen this work.  \nWhat questions are you holding in this season? Join us for a deep dive into your soul’s journey\, cultivating the ground for hope and renewal in our lives\, our workplaces\, our communities\, and our world. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/journey-toward-wholeness-5/2027-04-09/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8117-1280x854-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270511 DTSTAMP:20260730T055408Z CREATED:20260730T055408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T055408Z UID:112809-1809648000-1809993599@www.pym.org SUMMARY:Give & Receive\, Teach & Learn DESCRIPTION:The QLC Quaker Leadership Conference\, the Quaker Religious Education Collaborative (QREC)\, and the Pendle Hill Quaker Institute invite Friends for a weekend exploring teaching and learning as a lifelong spiritual journey. \nThis conference is a continuation of our collaboration with the Quaker Leadership Center (QLC)\, building on the success of our shared May 2025 conference\, Publishers of the Truth and the May 2026 conference\, Sing a New Song. We are delighted this year to be welcoming QREC into this partnership. \nJoin Friends and Friends Organizations in this dynamic weekend full of workshops\, plenaries\, and activities. There will be time to connect\, reflect\, and learn new skills in beloved community. URL:https://www.pym.org/event/give-receive-teach-learn/ LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, 339 Plush Mill Road\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pym.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PXL_20230501_153714555.MP_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR