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SUMMARY:Winter Thread Gathering 2026 "Learning for Life - A Religious Education Thread Gathering"
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n \n\nTogether in Spirit: Learning for Life – A Religious Ed. Thread Gathering\, January 24\, 2026\nFriends are invited to join for a day of sharing\, learning\, and working together on the topic of Religious education across the lifespan! This day of active learning will provide opportunities to explore topics for adults\, youth and intergenerational programming. Topics include deepening worship\, integrating youth into the life of the meeting\, activities for multigenerational worship\, ministry skill-building and more \nAll Friends are welcome! Whether you are interested in deepening your own Quaker practice as an individual\, you are a member of a worship and care committee or you are a first day school committee or clerk of a meeting\, there is something in this day for you. Childcare will be available during adult-focused portions of the day (Child Care Registration at each site will close on January 20th). \nSchedule: Saturday\, January 24\n9:00 – Arrivals & Refreshments \n9:30 – Intergenerational Worship + “Worship Bowl” Activity (all ages) \n10:00 –  Walking Worship Activity (all ages) \n11:00 – Conversation Circles \n\n How’s and why’s of Quaker process\nPractices for going deeper in worship\nHow to incorporate children and teens in the life of the meeting through middle school\, high school and beyond!\nFree play time for children!\n\n12:15 to 1:00 – Potluck or Brown Bag Lunch \n1:00 \n\nChildren’s workshop\nResource Sharing: Bring your favorite pamphlet or resource for discussion\n“Your RE Dream Day”: Get support creating a plan for a day of Religious Ed at your meeting\n\n2:00 to 3:00 – Closing Intergenerational Program  \nEvent Locations\nThis event will take place onsite at three regional locations simultaneously \n\nHaverford Meeting – 855 Buck Ln\, Haverford\, PA\nUnami Meeting – 100 Fifth St.\, Pennsburg\, PA\nWicomico River Meeting – 519 Dykes Rd\, Salisbury\, MD\n\n \nNot able to come in person? Resources and recordings of some portions will be shared on the PYM website after the event! \n\nRegister \n
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/winter-thread-gathering-2026/
CATEGORIES:Ministry and Care,Religious Education,Spirituality,Thread Gatherings,Worship
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Friend in Residence at Haverford College
DESCRIPTION:Haverford College is pleased to announce that Rashid Darden will partner with Haverford College as the Spring 2026 Friend in Residence. Rashid is a Quaker\, author\, educator\, and experienced non-profit administrator. He’s a member of Friends Meeting of Washington in the District of Columbia.  \nHaverford’s Friend in Residence program brings gifted Quakers with diverse experiences to campus to engage with students\, faculty\, staff\, and the broader community. This program enriches students’ educational experience\, deepens appreciation for the College’s Quaker heritage\, and strengthens its connections with the wider Quaker world. \nRashid carries a ministry of Restorative Quaker Design\, an anti-racist method of solving complicated challenges through a unique mix of Quaker practice\, restorative practices\, and design thinking. He believes wholeheartedly in living an authentic\, intersectional life at all times. As an out\, black\, gay man who has experienced chaos and order\, wealth and poverty\, urban bustle\, and rural peace\, he brings to his novels as well as his own life a sense of thoughtful disruption. Ultimately\, he believes in the principles of everyday brotherhood—that is\, the parts of ourselves which keep us connected to one another in meaningful ways. \nHaverford College is a leading liberal arts undergraduate college located outside Philadelphia known for its academic rigor\, Honor Code\, and beautiful campus-arboretum. \nMeet Rashid Darden at these events open to the public: \nJanuary 23 at 4:30pm……Lecture: Black\, Gay\, and Quaker RSVP here \nJanuary 28 at 4:30pm……Light and Shadow: A Quaker Reckoning with Ancestry\, Violence\, and Liberation RSVP here \nFor more information about the Friend in Residence program and Rashid’s upcoming events\, contact Lori Pineiro Sinitzky\, Director of Quaker Affairs\, at lsinitzky@haverford.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/spring-2026-friend-in-residence-at-haverford-college/
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SUMMARY:Black\, Gay\, and Quaker: a Lecture at Haverford College
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Rashid Darden\, an award-winning novelist\, educator\, Quaker minister\, and outspoken advocate for justice\, explores the intersections of race\, sexuality\, and faith within the Religious Society of Friends. Drawing from his life as a Black gay Quaker\, Darden will reflect on how these identities have shaped his spiritual journey\, his creative work\, and his ministry in Quaker communities. RSVP here for details and Zoom link.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/black-gay-and-quaker-a-lecture-at-haverford-college/
LOCATION:Haverford College\, 370 Lancaster Ave\, Haverford\, 19041
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles for Small Friends Meetings and Churches
DESCRIPTION:Small Meetings and Churches \nThis gathering is for Friends in meetings or churches that have no more than ten people in worship each week. Please do not register if this does not describe you. The conversations have no particular agenda beyond discussing and sharing the experience of practicing Quakerism in the setting of a small group of worshipers. It’s all right to register even if you are not able to participate in all of the gatherings. \nFollow this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSxHsYvhjigtw_uMATj1vbsgFkZXrQ-XLojDJeILlXA3WMVg/viewform \n\nBetween December 2025 and March 2026\, Emily Provance of New York Yearly Meeting will be hosting conversation circles that are open to Friends anywhere. \nSometimes these circles will include a brief presentation portion or guest speaker\, but the primary emphasis of the circles will be large- and small-group discussions in which Friends can share ideas\, information\, resources\, and worship/prayer with each other. \nThere are many resources already available online in connection with the life cycle of meetings. You can find written resources here and videos from a previous series of consultations here. My book on the life cycles of meetings is available here. \n\nMeeting times (all Tuesdays): \nDec 2\, 2pm Eastern \nDec 16\, 8pm Eastern \nJan 6\, 2pm Eastern \nJan 20\, 8pm Eastern \nFeb 3\, 2pm Eastern \nFeb 17\, 8pm Eastern \nMar 3\, 2pm Eastern \nMar 17\, 8pm Eastern
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/conversation-circles-for-small-friends-meetings-and-churches-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Communications & Outreach,Ministry and Care,Religious Education
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SUMMARY:Love as Action: Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Love as Action: \nStop War on Venezuela/Resist Authoritarianism \nBearing Witness\, Building Hope \nQuaker public witness has stood in opposition to cruel and authoritarian actions in our country before. It is time for us to show this love in action again. \nPlease join the American Friends Service Committee and Philadelphia area Friends to bear witness and show resistance to our country’s militaristic\, authoritarian actions. \nOn Saturday\, January 17 at 2:00 p.m.\, Friends\, members of other faith communities and people of conscience will gather for one hour of silent public witness at the south facing entrance of Philadelphia City Hall (at Broad Street). \nOur hope is that our presence will give hope to all who see us – to show that we can choose resistance – and remind everyone of our moral obligations to one another. \nOur intent is to gather monthly in communities across the country\, showing our communities love in action as a public witness of our Quaker values in a time of rising fascism. \nJoin us! \nTo find our more about Love as Action nationally and get more resources visit us at afsc.org/love-action
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/love-as-action-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Philadelphia City Hall (at Broad Street)
CATEGORIES:Peace & Social Justice
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SUMMARY:YAF Winter Retreat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spirituality and the Body\, 2026 YAF Winter Retreat\nCalling the Young Adult F/friends community (ages 18-35) for the YAF 2026 Winter Retreat from Friday\, January 16th\, from 6:00 p.m. till 12:30 p.m. Sunday\, January 18th\, at Providence Friends Meeting. The theme is “Spirituality and the Body”! \nThis is an overnight event. We will be staying at Providence Friends Meeting 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. If 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.  \nThis will be a time for fellowship\, a workshop\, and community building. Young Adult Friends will participate in activities focusing on spirituality and the body as we spend the weekend together. There will be time for worship throughout the weekend\, ending with us joining Providence Friends Meeting on Sunday. \nThe cost for this event is $40. The funds each Friend pays goes toward the costs of food\, activities\, and the honoraria for the facilitators. If this cost is at all prohibitive\, please reach out to Claire Kinnel at ckinnel@pym.org. \nThis will be a mask optional event. We will prepare all our meals together. We will be sleeping on the floor of the Meeting House. Please email ckinnel@pym.org if you have any accommodation needs. \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 Wednesday\, January 14th\, 2026. \n			\n				Register Here!
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/yaf-winter-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Providence Friends Meeting\, 105 N Providence Rd\, Media\, 19063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Young Adult Friends
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Quakerism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second session our adult religious education program for new attenders\, organized by Tricia Walmsley\, Andrew Anderson\, and Robin Mohr\, with support from PYM. \nOur 4-part series returns after a successful summer run–this is the second of three planned rounds. Attend in any order; no prep or homework. Each session features local speakers\, QuakerSpeak videos\, and small group discussions. \nSchedule for the Second Cycle: \n\nOctober 16: Meeting for Worship\nNovember 20: Quaker Decision Making\nDecember 18: 10 Peculiar Things You Should Know About Quakers\nJanuary 15: Beyond Sunday Morning. (This session will rotate topics such as spiritual practices\, Quaker activism\, and the wider Quaker world.)\n\nTo join\, use the meeting ID: 824 0430 5161 or click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82404305161
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/welcome-to-quakerism/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
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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/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Trenton Friends Meetinghouse\, 142 E Hanover St\, Trenton\, 08608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T140000
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles for Small Friends Meetings and Churches
DESCRIPTION:Small Meetings and Churches \nThis gathering is for Friends in meetings or churches that have no more than ten people in worship each week. Please do not register if this does not describe you. The conversations have no particular agenda beyond discussing and sharing the experience of practicing Quakerism in the setting of a small group of worshipers. It’s all right to register even if you are not able to participate in all of the gatherings. \nFollow this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSxHsYvhjigtw_uMATj1vbsgFkZXrQ-XLojDJeILlXA3WMVg/viewform \n\nBetween December 2025 and March 2026\, Emily Provance of New York Yearly Meeting will be hosting conversation circles that are open to Friends anywhere. \nSometimes these circles will include a brief presentation portion or guest speaker\, but the primary emphasis of the circles will be large- and small-group discussions in which Friends can share ideas\, information\, resources\, and worship/prayer with each other. \nThere are many resources already available online in connection with the life cycle of meetings. You can find written resources here and videos from a previous series of consultations here. My book on the life cycles of meetings is available here. \n\nMeeting times (all Tuesdays): \nDec 2\, 2pm Eastern \nDec 16\, 8pm Eastern \nJan 6\, 2pm Eastern \nJan 20\, 8pm Eastern \nFeb 3\, 2pm Eastern \nFeb 17\, 8pm Eastern \nMar 3\, 2pm Eastern \nMar 17\, 8pm Eastern
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/conversation-circles-for-small-friends-meetings-and-churches-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Communications & Outreach,Ministry and Care,Religious Education
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SUMMARY:Meeting for Worship with Attention to Loving
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to Meeting for Worship with Attention to Loving Sunday\, January 4th\, 2026\, 12:45 PM – 3:30 PM in the Rufus Jones Room. Come for some of the time or the whole time. \nTogether\, we will build Sanctuary and focus on what it means to Love\, as we read Matthew 22:36-40 New International Version… \n36 “Teacher\, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. \nWe will: \n\nRead scripture\nBe in small & large group conversations\nBe with Music\, Dance\, Fun\, and Pizza\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact \,O \n(cell): 215-805-3944
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/meeting-for-worship-with-attention-to-loving/
LOCATION:Central Philadelphia Friends Meeting\, 1515 Cherry St\, Philadelphia\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T203000
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SUMMARY:Song\, Silence and Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Song\, Silence and Sanctuary is a once per month musical gathering of friends from across different faith communities\, hosted by Old Haverford Monthly Meeting and Or Zarua. Friends may sing and speak out of the silence. You are welcome to engage in the music or simply listen and offer your presence. This is a hybrid event\, held both at Old Haverford and on Zoom. Please email mollygracehicks5@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/song-silence-and-sanctuary-3/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Old Haverford Meeting\, 235 E Eagle Road\, Havertown\, PA\, 19083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Spirituality,Worship
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SUMMARY:Music of Freedom and Sanctuary - A New Year's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Pendle Hill New Year’s Retreat with Karl Middleman to probe the complex crosscurrents of life and art\, exploring the role of music as a safe harbor for reflection. \nDuring this time of political and economic upheaval we seek safe places in our daily lives\, places where we can find respite and sanctuary amidst the pain in our world. This workshop speaks to that need. Individual freedoms and the idea of sanctuary figure prominently in music and the arts — freedom from prejudice\, freedom from physical harm\, freedom to be a contrarian\, freedom to think nothing at all.    \nIn Music of Freedom and Sanctuary\, we will probe the complex crosscurrents of life and art\, exploring the role of music as a safe harbor for reflection. Topics will include:    \n\nThe lives and challenges facing “exiles in paradise\,” émigré artists and musicians to the U.S. following WWII;\nThe imagined sanctuary of Cold War politics\, and the way American isolationism played out on Broadway stages;\nToday’s songs of freedom from many lands;\nReligious sanctuary as represented in the music of Bach and Puccini;\nLonged-for deliverance in African-American spirituals;\nThe sanctuary Beethoven found in nature;\nToday’s diverse artists making a difference; and\nOur own artistic and musical resources.\n\n This workshop at peaceable Pendle Hill offers respite and inspiration\, a delightful way to round out the year. \n\nThis retreat culminates in an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration\, with hors d’oeuvres and a home-cooked dinner\, lively concert in the Barn\, desserts\, and midnight candlelit Meeting for Worship. This event is already included with your registration to this retreat!
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/music-of-freedom-and-sanctuary-a-new-years-retreat/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transformative Arts: A Creative and Spiritual Journey to a New You - A New Year's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Pendle Hill New Year’s Retreat with artist and writer Jesse White to embark on transformative work through guided visualizations\, journaling\, collaging\, drawing\, and painting. \nWithin the sanctuary of Pendle Hill’s light-filled art studio and our creative community\, we will journey into making an important change in our lives. Together\, we will identify our individual thresholds that we are asked to cross at this time. Through guided visualizations\, journaling\, collaging\, drawing\, and painting experiences we will:  \n\nRelease that which no longer serves us.\nLearn to sit with unknowns and mystery.\nIdentify and change the narratives we tell about ourselves.\nPractice mindfulness of synchronicities and everyday mysticism.\nExplore Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey/Wheel and see ourselves as the hero.\nPlan a meaningful and sacred transformation ceremony.\nInvite Spirit to collaborate with us through creative prayer.\nCross the threshold of Transformation.\nCelebrate ourselves\, our community\, and the New Year!\nBegin the process of incorporating deep lessons into our lives.\n\nFollowing the program\, all participants may schedule a follow-up\, online\, creative and spiritual Transitional Life Coaching session through Pigeon Arts at a reduced price.  
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/transformative-arts-a-creative-and-spiritual-journey-to-a-new-you-a-new-years-retreat/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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GEO:39.910682;-75.378169
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251016T170449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T170449Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Quakerism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second session our adult religious education program for new attenders\, organized by Tricia Walmsley\, Andrew Anderson\, and Robin Mohr\, with support from PYM. \nOur 4-part series returns after a successful summer run–this is the second of three planned rounds. Attend in any order; no prep or homework. Each session features local speakers\, QuakerSpeak videos\, and small group discussions. \nSchedule for the Second Cycle: \n\nOctober 16: Meeting for Worship\nNovember 20: Quaker Decision Making\nDecember 18: 10 Peculiar Things You Should Know About Quakers\nJanuary 15: Beyond Sunday Morning. (This session will rotate topics such as spiritual practices\, Quaker activism\, and the wider Quaker world.)\n\nTo join\, use the meeting ID: 824 0430 5161 or click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82404305161
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/welcome-to-quakerism/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting":MAILTO:pqmcoordinator@gmail.com
GEO:41.2033216;-77.1945247
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20250902T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T192321Z
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SUMMARY:The Pendle Hill Fall Chorus
DESCRIPTION:A non-audition community chorus. “We work hard and have a good time.”    \nThe Pendle Hill Chorus invites new members for an exciting Fall season! \nAll are welcome— from the beginner to the more experienced.  The ability to read music\, while helpful\, is not required\, and audio/visual aids are provided. \nOur repertoire of sacred and secular music from around the world is challenging yet accessible through practicing together and individual audio/visual learning material. \nFirst Rehearsal: Sep 17\, 7:00-9:00 pm \nWinter Concert: Dec 17 @ Pendle Hill\, 338 Plush Mill Road \nPlease contact Jackie and Joan directly with any questions. We’d love to talk with you about the Chorus!\nJackie Coren\, director: jackie.coren@gmail.com; cell: 215-292-9204\nJoan Broadfield\, manager: broadfieldje@gmail.com
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/the-pendle-hill-fall-chorus/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org
GEO:39.910682;-75.378169
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251121T155823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T201155Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles for Small Friends Meetings and Churches
DESCRIPTION:Small Meetings and Churches \nThis gathering is for Friends in meetings or churches that have no more than ten people in worship each week. Please do not register if this does not describe you. The conversations have no particular agenda beyond discussing and sharing the experience of practicing Quakerism in the setting of a small group of worshipers. It’s all right to register even if you are not able to participate in all of the gatherings. \nFollow this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSxHsYvhjigtw_uMATj1vbsgFkZXrQ-XLojDJeILlXA3WMVg/viewform \n\nBetween December 2025 and March 2026\, Emily Provance of New York Yearly Meeting will be hosting conversation circles that are open to Friends anywhere. \nSometimes these circles will include a brief presentation portion or guest speaker\, but the primary emphasis of the circles will be large- and small-group discussions in which Friends can share ideas\, information\, resources\, and worship/prayer with each other. \nThere are many resources already available online in connection with the life cycle of meetings. You can find written resources here and videos from a previous series of consultations here. My book on the life cycles of meetings is available here. \n\nMeeting times (all Tuesdays): \nDec 2\, 2pm Eastern \nDec 16\, 8pm Eastern \nJan 6\, 2pm Eastern \nJan 20\, 8pm Eastern \nFeb 3\, 2pm Eastern \nFeb 17\, 8pm Eastern \nMar 3\, 2pm Eastern \nMar 17\, 8pm Eastern
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/conversation-circles-for-small-friends-meetings-and-churches-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Communications & Outreach,Ministry and Care,Religious Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20250219T171517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T171517Z
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SUMMARY:Third Tuesdays: Protect\, Resist and Build with AFSC
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for ways to support your community while advocating for lasting social change? Join our new monthly webinar series every third Tuesday of the month. You’ll hear directly from AFSC staff and partners and learn concrete ways we can all take action for migrant rights\, economic justice\, and peace. \nIn February we will focus on the root causes of migration\, the experiences of Black/African immigrants\, and how you can stand in solidarity.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/third-tuesdays-protect-resist-and-build-with-afsc/2025-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Addressing Racism Witness
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Friends Service Committee":MAILTO:events@afsc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251113T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T221345Z
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SUMMARY:Advent with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join with other Friends to slow down the approach to the Christmas holiday\, exploring the Advent themes of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love.\n\nWe’ll use story\, music\, and both individual and group reflection to ground ourselves in expectant waiting as a community. Optional spiritual practices for the weeks between sessions will also be offered.\n\nThree Sundays\, 7:30-8:00pm — November 30\, December 7\, December 14\nCome to one or all in the free\, online series!\n\nZoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/EWPZylTiRq6EBHypGEEWOA
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/advent-with-friends/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Join on Zoom\, Zoom Link Available upon Registration
CATEGORIES:Spirituality,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251201T234244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T145221Z
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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/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Trenton Friends Meetinghouse\, 142 E Hanover St\, Trenton\, 08608
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trenton Meeting of Friends":MAILTO:trentonquakers@gmail.com
GEO:40.2214024;-74.7623033
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251118T183135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T181030Z
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SUMMARY:YAF Winter Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Calling Young Adult Friends and Seekers (ages 18-35) to gather for our Winter Potluck on Saturday\, December 13\, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in Delaware County\, PA. \nThe address will be shared with you as we get closer to the date of the event. In the registration form\, please note what dish or beverage you will be bringing to the potluck\, and any food allergies/restrictions you may have. \n\nPlease do NOT bring any food with peanuts or tree nuts.\nPlease note that there WILL be alcohol present at this event. We have included the YAF Alcohol Policy below.\n\n\n\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.”\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email Claire Kinnel at ckinnel@pym.org. \n  \n			\n				Register Here!
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/yaf-winter-potluck/
CATEGORIES:Young Adult Friends
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251022T191240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T174822Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Family Meetup and MSF Overnight!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on December 13th from 3 to 6 PM at Woodbury 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! \n**This will be a holiday-themed event\, with activities\, crafts\, and holiday treats.  There will also be an option for a Middle School Friends Overnight directly following the meetup! \n  \nRegister here!\n  \n*Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons\, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/holiday-family-meetup/
LOCATION:Woodbury Friends Meeting\, 124 N Broad St.\, Woodbury\, 08096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251124T150639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T234243Z
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SUMMARY:Young Friends December Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:All Young Friends (grades 9 to 12) are invited to a Holiday Gathering on Saturday\, December 13th from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Downingtown Friends Meeting!  \nJoin us for a chance to get to know other teens around the Yearly Meeting\, worship sharing/conversation\, lunch\, and some holiday fun! \n  \n*All YFs must have a permission/medical form on file in order to participate in gatherings. \nQuestions?  Contact Kristin Simmons\, Youth Engagement Coordinator\, ksimmons@pym.org
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/young-friends-december-gathering/
LOCATION:Downingtown Friends Meeting\, 800 E Lancaster Ave\, Downingtown\, 19335\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Programs
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251113T162225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T162233Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Peace Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Come Walk For Peace !\nThe 66th Annual Christmas Peace Pilgrimage is Saturday Dec. 13\, 2025.\nThe witness is a ten mile (or as much as you can) walk from Nazareth to Bethlehem toshare the seasonal message of Peace.\nFor more information\, please see the website. peacewalk.org\n. \n.Peace Pilgrimage
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/annual-christmas-peace-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:529 E Broad St Bethlehem PA\, 529 E Broad St parking lot\, Bethlehem\, 18018
CATEGORIES:Spirituality
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20250902T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T192321Z
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SUMMARY:The Pendle Hill Fall Chorus
DESCRIPTION:A non-audition community chorus. “We work hard and have a good time.”    \nThe Pendle Hill Chorus invites new members for an exciting Fall season! \nAll are welcome— from the beginner to the more experienced.  The ability to read music\, while helpful\, is not required\, and audio/visual aids are provided. \nOur repertoire of sacred and secular music from around the world is challenging yet accessible through practicing together and individual audio/visual learning material. \nFirst Rehearsal: Sep 17\, 7:00-9:00 pm \nWinter Concert: Dec 17 @ Pendle Hill\, 338 Plush Mill Road \nPlease contact Jackie and Joan directly with any questions. We’d love to talk with you about the Chorus!\nJackie Coren\, director: jackie.coren@gmail.com; cell: 215-292-9204\nJoan Broadfield\, manager: broadfieldje@gmail.com
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/the-pendle-hill-fall-chorus/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pendle Hill":MAILTO:info@pendlehill.org
GEO:39.910682;-75.378169
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251113T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T221344Z
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SUMMARY:Advent with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join with other Friends to slow down the approach to the Christmas holiday\, exploring the Advent themes of Hope\, Peace\, Joy\, and Love.\n\nWe’ll use story\, music\, and both individual and group reflection to ground ourselves in expectant waiting as a community. Optional spiritual practices for the weeks between sessions will also be offered.\n\nThree Sundays\, 7:30-8:00pm — November 30\, December 7\, December 14\nCome to one or all in the free\, online series!\n\nZoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/EWPZylTiRq6EBHypGEEWOA
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/advent-with-friends/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Join on Zoom\, Zoom Link Available upon Registration
CATEGORIES:Spirituality,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251126T160017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T174546Z
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SUMMARY:Love As Action: Philadelphia - AFSC
DESCRIPTION:Quaker witness for public action has stood in silent opposition to cruel and authoritarian actions in our country before. It is time for us to show this love in action again. \nPlease join the American Friends Service Committee\, Friends Meetings and Quaker organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Area\, to bear witness to the destruction and dehumanization that federal immigration actions are inflicting in our communities. \nOn Saturday Dec. 6 at Noon\, we will gather at Love Park (16th Street and JFK Blvd in Center City\, Philadelphia) for one hour of silent public worship and community fellowship\, while holding signs and banners (homemade and printed) that express our unwavering support for immigrants in our communities. \nOur hope is that our presence will give heart to all who see us – including through media and online communications – and remind everyone of our moral obligations to one another. \nThis is the first of what we hope will become a series of actions in future months all across our country\, showing love in action as a public witness of our Quaker values in a time of rising fascism. \nRegister here: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/873069/
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/love-as-action-philadelphia-afsc/
LOCATION:Love Park\, 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Friends Service Committee":MAILTO:events@afsc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20251118T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T162336Z
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SUMMARY:Meetinghouse By Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Arch Street Meeting House’s annual winter celebration\, Meetinghouse by Candlelight\, returns on Friday\, December 5th\, 2025\, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm. \nCelebrate the season with festive live music\, hands-on craft activities suitable for all ages\, and exciting raffle prizes from local Old City businesses and institutions. Lit by real candlelight\, experience ASMH’s historic West Room (1811)\, then Meet Quaker History by exploring the museum’s exhibits. \n\nLive music will be provided by the students of Friends Select\, the George School\, Germantown Friends\, Frankford Friends\, and Greene Street Friends. \nVisit ASMH’s website for more information. \n\n\n \nArch Street Meeting House \nLocated in the heart of Old City\, Philadelphia\, Arch Street Meeting House is a museum\, National Historic Landmark\, and active Quaker place of worship. Constructed in 1804 on two acres of land deeded by William Penn as a burial ground for the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)\, Arch Street Meeting House has had an estimated 20\,000 burials occur on its historic grounds. \n  \nArch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust preserves\, operates\, and interprets the meeting house and grounds which will serve to increase public understanding of the impact and continued relevance of Quakers and Quaker history.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/meetinghouse-by-candlelight/
LOCATION:Arch Street Meeting House\, 320 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20250902T192141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182202Z
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SUMMARY:Song\, Silence and Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Song\, Silence and Sanctuary is a once per month musical gathering of friends from across different faith communities\, hosted by Old Haverford Monthly Meeting and Or Zarua. Friends may sing and speak out of the silence. You are welcome to engage in the music or simply listen and offer your presence. This is a hybrid event\, held both at Old Haverford and on Zoom. Please email mollygracehicks5@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/song-silence-and-sanctuary-3/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Old Haverford Meeting\, 235 E Eagle Road\, Havertown\, PA\, 19083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Spirituality,Worship
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GEO:39.9907235;-75.3047115
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
CREATED:20250902T192321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T192321Z
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SUMMARY:The Pendle Hill Fall Chorus
DESCRIPTION:A non-audition community chorus. “We work hard and have a good time.”    \nThe Pendle Hill Chorus invites new members for an exciting Fall season! \nAll are welcome— from the beginner to the more experienced.  The ability to read music\, while helpful\, is not required\, and audio/visual aids are provided. \nOur repertoire of sacred and secular music from around the world is challenging yet accessible through practicing together and individual audio/visual learning material. \nFirst Rehearsal: Sep 17\, 7:00-9:00 pm \nWinter Concert: Dec 17 @ Pendle Hill\, 338 Plush Mill Road \nPlease contact Jackie and Joan directly with any questions. We’d love to talk with you about the Chorus!\nJackie Coren\, director: jackie.coren@gmail.com; cell: 215-292-9204\nJoan Broadfield\, manager: broadfieldje@gmail.com
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/the-pendle-hill-fall-chorus/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Pendle Hill\, Brinton House\, 321 Plush Mill Rd\, Wallingford\, 19086\, United States
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GEO:39.910682;-75.378169
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T034845
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SUMMARY:Conversation Circles for Small Friends Meetings and Churches
DESCRIPTION:Small Meetings and Churches \nThis gathering is for Friends in meetings or churches that have no more than ten people in worship each week. Please do not register if this does not describe you. The conversations have no particular agenda beyond discussing and sharing the experience of practicing Quakerism in the setting of a small group of worshipers. It’s all right to register even if you are not able to participate in all of the gatherings. \nFollow this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSxHsYvhjigtw_uMATj1vbsgFkZXrQ-XLojDJeILlXA3WMVg/viewform \n\nBetween December 2025 and March 2026\, Emily Provance of New York Yearly Meeting will be hosting conversation circles that are open to Friends anywhere. \nSometimes these circles will include a brief presentation portion or guest speaker\, but the primary emphasis of the circles will be large- and small-group discussions in which Friends can share ideas\, information\, resources\, and worship/prayer with each other. \nThere are many resources already available online in connection with the life cycle of meetings. You can find written resources here and videos from a previous series of consultations here. My book on the life cycles of meetings is available here. \n\nMeeting times (all Tuesdays): \nDec 2\, 2pm Eastern \nDec 16\, 8pm Eastern \nJan 6\, 2pm Eastern \nJan 20\, 8pm Eastern \nFeb 3\, 2pm Eastern \nFeb 17\, 8pm Eastern \nMar 3\, 2pm Eastern \nMar 17\, 8pm Eastern
URL:https://www.pym.org/event/conversation-circles-for-small-friends-meetings-and-churches/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Communications & Outreach,Ministry and Care,Religious Education
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