Today, large tech companies don’t just dominate the returns of major stock indices; they also dominate discussions about ethical uses of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). From 2022-2025, the seven largest tech companies collectively accounted for more than half of the returns of the S&P 500. But big tech companies have also made headlines through their contracts with the US Department of Defense (DoD), US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), and state-owned entities in Russia and China.
Advocacy
Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting
We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1
Passcode: spring26
Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting
We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1
Passcode: spring26
Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting
We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1
Passcode: spring26
Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting
We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1
Passcode: spring26
Quakers Ending Mass Incarceration (QEMIC) Meeting
We discuss the ongoing and future work of QEMIC. Meetings are typically the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84786972371?pwd=SEZoGsPdQWSc2Au9bK9PvGKwzfk3Dd.1
Passcode: spring26
Not Forgotten: Celebration of Byberry Township African American Burial Ground
Join us for a historical presentation, performance of antebellum Philadelphia Black music, and a blessing ceremony as we honor Byberry Township African American Burial Ground, established by Byberry Friends Meeting in 1780 as a resting place for free Blacks and people of color. Brent White, Assistant Professor and Director of the Jazz Orchestra at Drexel University, will lead an ensemble performing the music of noted early 19th-century Black composer and bandleader Francis Johnson.
Opportunities Following the PYM Lawsuit
PYM meetings can support the lawsuit in a variety of ways. This suit is a single step in a march toward seeking justice in the current state in our country.
While the need for the lawsuit—and for many other suits—may be daunting and depressing, the opportunity it brings for practicing our faith is energizing. There are five sections below, each offering a starting point for meetings to think about their next steps.
The primary motion to keep in the forefront, regardless of the focus or activity, is being obedient to the Spirit, faithful in strengthening our community, and effective in supporting our neighbors.
Why DOES Palestine Matter? An Invitation to a 6 Session Course with Members of the Middle East Collaborative
Authorship of this invitation is attributed to Deb Wood and other resources.
As I thought about writing an invitation to the Why Palestine Matters course, I came across the following quotation, which fits the Palestine/Israel situation so well:
“The purpose of propaganda is to make one set of people forget that other sets of people are human.”
— Aldous Huxley
The Palestine/Israeli relationship and conflict can often appear so complex and intractable that we don’t know how we can ever understand enough to move forward. News coverage often lacks the entire context, leaving us unable to honor the humanity of all involved. When we stop seeing a person or group as human, we much more easily discount and discredit their experiences and humanity, making it far easier to deny their needs and right to exist.
Partnership with Church World Service
In October, PYM announced a new partnership with Church World Service (CWS) as a covenant member. During the recent Joint Council meeting, Clerk Nikki Mosgrove led a discussion on PYM’s new relationship with CWS, a national faith-based organization focused on just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. This partnership allows PYM to nominate board members and collaborate closely on CWS’s work, although it holds no voting rights. CWS extended this invitation to deepen the connection, reflecting their commitment to building impactful relationships. The council plans to review this partnership at a future session to assess its impact.
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