Eldership, the work of caring for the transformative capacity of worship and the spiritual and emotional wellness of the community.
News
- Stories of Faith on the Road to Easter
We are a people full of stories. Stories help us create meaning, make sense of our world, and develop identity. Stories are how some of the greatest teachers, including Jesus
- Life in Prison as a Juvenile: Post Incarceration Stories Shared at Gwynedd
Deb Hejl, co-clerk of the Legislative Policy Collaborative, submitted the story below about healing circles at the Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project (YSOP). February is a good month to focus
- Quakers in Education: Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Sociologist and Swarthmore Dean
To meet Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Ph.D. is to encounter an exceptionally grounded Friend with a deep knowledge of human societies. Currently Swarthmore College’s Provost and Dean of the Faculty since 2018,
Events
- Wednesdays on the Practice of Worship – March 17on March 17, 2021
Every Wednesday in March at 7 PM Help us experiment with worship! Facilitated by Zachary Dutton, Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting will begin hosting a new type of mid-week worship on
- Spring 8-Week Mindfulness Serieson March 11, 2021
Join us for a free virtual series on mindfulness meditation for Friends, sponsored by the Friends Counseling Service! In this 8-week series we will explore the theory and practice of
- Wednesdays on the Practice of Worship – March 10on March 11, 2021
Every Wednesday in March at 7 PM Help us experiment with worship! Facilitated by Zachary Dutton, Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting will begin hosting a new type of mid-week worship on
Sprints
Sprints allow our community to respond to leadings at the moment. They provide agility in addressing a specific need as soon as it arises and helps to get the job done quickly. They last no longer than 1-6 months; the shorter the better. They can be under the care of any other structure, such as councils, committees, and collaboratives.
There are currently no known sprints attending to ministry and care matters. If you are aware of any, please contact Events and Resources Coordinator, T.J. Jourian at tjjourian@pym.org.
Collaboratives
Collaboratives unite individuals across the yearly meeting (PYM) into a dynamic, “community organized” yearly meeting. Collaboratives group Friends with similar ideas and interests into committees that help launch PYM projects or activities.
Resources
PYM Grants
For a full list of grants offered through PYM, visit the Grants Webpage. PYM also maintains a directory of other Quaker and regional grantmaking to better connect Friends with available resources. The following grants support Meetings in ministry and care matters.
- Travel & Witness Granting Group
- Aging Assistance Granting Group
- Greenleaf Granting Group
- Emergency Grants
- Anna T. Jeans Cremation Fund
Grants Beyond PYM
See our Grants Beyond PYM page for a full directory of Quaker grantmaking activity and other resources available in the PYM region.
PYM Resources
- Ministry & Care Resource Friends
- Faith and Practice (book)
- PDF: Friends Memorial Meeting (revised in 2017)
Books
- Quaker Quicks – The Guided Life (by Craig Barnett)
- Quaker Quicks – In STEP with Quaker Testimony (by Joanna Godfrey Wood)
- Quaker Quicks – Practical Mystics (by Jennifer Kavanagh)
- Quiet Courage of the Inner Light: Finding Faith and Fortitude in an Age of Anxiety (by Philip Pegler)
- Quaker Quicks – Telling the Truth About God (by Rhiannon Grant)
Podcasts
Other Online Resources
- Pendle Hill Pamphlets
- Eldering (3-pamphlet set)
- End-of-Life Reflections (4-pamphlet set)
- Grief (3-pamphlet set)
- Healing (5-pamphlet set)
- Leadings (4-pamphlet set)
- 5 Tips for Online Pastoral Care (by Ashley M. Wilcox)
- Courage & Vulnerability: Corona and the Wisdom of Elders (by Parker Palmer)
- Introduction to Trauma, Healing & Resilience by Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg (with link to receive a free download)
- Spiritual Deepening Resources (Friends General Conference)