On Saturday, November 14, Friends of all ages will gather at Arch Street Meeting House and online for Fall Continuing Sessions. The day will begin with worship at 9:00 a.m., followed by meeting for worship with attention to business,Friends are encouraged to review the advance documents before gathering, allowing time to consider the matters coming before the yearly meeting for business. Alongside the business of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM), the day will include afternoon programming, activities for children and youth, and opportunities for fellowship.
News
“One Pamphlet, One Yearly Meeting” Resources
On October 29, Friends gathered for One Pamphlet, One Yearly Meeting to read, listen, and reflect together. The conversation brought forward experiences, questions, and perspectives that invited further consideration.
Additional resources are now available for Friends who wish to continue reflecting on these conversations and consider how racism can be addressed within our meetings and communities.
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Press Release | Green Philly Announces 2026 SustainPHL Award Recipients, Celebrating Philadelphia’s Environmental Changemakers
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) shares Green Philly’s announcement of the 2026 SustainPHL Award recipients, including Climate Hero Award recipient Eileen Flanagan, pictured at center. A member of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, Eileen has worked with Earth Quaker Action Team. PYM has approved a minute of religious service for Eileen and awarded grants supporting travel connected to her work.
During her acceptance speech, Eileen thanked her Quaker community and spoke about the contributions of different organizations to climate action. She compared their work to an ecosystem, caring for that no individual or organization works alone and that each depends on the contributions of others.
Piedmont Friends 2026 Youth Epistle
The following Epistle was provided by Piedmont Friends Yearly Meeting Young Friends. These Young Friends reflect on their recent gathering in North Carolina. They share experiences of community, Quaker faith, and time spent together. [Read more…] about Piedmont Friends 2026 Youth Epistle
Friends Reaching F/friends Begins with Conversations About Welcoming
About 16 Friends from across Philadelphia Yearly Meeting came together for the first Friends Reaching F/friends gathering, an opportunity to exchange ideas, share experiences, and consider how meetings welcome new and returning Friends. [Read more…] about Friends Reaching F/friends Begins with Conversations About Welcoming
October 2026 | Joint Council Update
On Saturday, October 10, the three councils that support Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM)—Quaker Life Council, Administrative Council, and Nominating Council—held their meeting in the joint format. In this structure, all three councils meet together as one Joint Council to worship, discern, and conduct business collaboratively. Their practice is to share the minutes in a news story with the PYM community in the weeks following the meeting.
National Council of Churches Gathers in Philadelphia
The National Council of Churches (NCC) held its annual Christian Unity Gathering in Philadelphia from October 12 – 16, 2026. Christian leaders and faith communities gathered for worship and learning centered on religious freedom, unity, and the responsibility of care for one another. [Read more…] about National Council of Churches Gathers in Philadelphia
Welcome to Quakerism Series
In 2025, Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM) began offering Welcome to Quakerism, a monthly online series for people who were new to Friends or wanted to learn more. [Read more…] about Welcome to Quakerism Series
Stories of Volunteering and Service Across The Yearly Meeting
Friends from meetings, regions, and communities across Philadelphia Yearly Meeting contribute to the life of our body each day. Meetings and committees record minutes, councils attend to the business of the yearly meeting, organizations throughout our region serve through ministry, and individual Friends respond to their faith through action. Each offers an opportunity to share how Friends are living their faith and serving their communities. [Read more…] about Stories of Volunteering and Service Across The Yearly Meeting
Collaboratives: Connecting Meetings and Ministries
Collaboratives bring Friends together across Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) around shared interests, concerns, and leadings. PYM Friends work together on matters that are important to them, including care for the Earth, ending gun violence, and spiritual formation. Each collaborative grows from the experiences and interests of the Friends who take part care for them. [Read more…] about Collaboratives: Connecting Meetings and Ministries
