Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

of the Religious Society of Friends

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PYM Spring Family Meetup!

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Calling all PYM families!  Please join us on May 30th from 3 to 6 PM at Kennett 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.  Grandparents are welcome to join with their grandchildren!

We look forward to seeing your family on May 30th! 

 

REGISTER HERE →

*Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

PYM Spring Family Overnight!

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We welcome families with children in 8th grade and younger to join us for a Spring Family Overnight at Camp Dark Waters (Medford, NJ) – April 25-26!  There will be multigenerational programs, canoeing and other outdoor activities, community dinner, free time to play, bedtime stories, All Together Worship on Sunday morning, and a chance for adults to spend time with other parents.  Youth will have the opportunity to get to know others in their age group!

 

**Registration is now closed.  However, we have a few spots left, so if you are interested, please contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

 

PYM Winter Family Overnight!

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Friends, food, fun, and a fire!  Hot chocolate, stories, and games!  All families with children in 8th grade and younger are invited to join us at Camp Onas for a cozy family overnight!

Please join us at Camp Onas (Ottsville, PA) on February 21-22 for an overnight focused on building community, sharing meals, intergenerational worship, and lots of fun.  This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parents and children from around the Yearly Meeting!

 

**Registration is now full. 

Please contact Kristin Simmons if you would like to be placed on a waitlist.

Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

 

Holiday Family Meetup and MSF Overnight!

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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!

**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!

 

Register here!

 

*Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator: ksimmons@pym.org

What Are Affinity Groups?

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Affinity Groups within Philadelphia Yearly Meeting are small gatherings of Friends with shared experiences or identities. They offer time to connect, share, and learn together in practical ways. Some meet throughout the year; others begin when there is interest. Each group supports connection that fits within the wider life of PYM. [Read more…] about What Are Affinity Groups?

Family Meetup at the Climate Thread Gathering!

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Families with children of all ages are invited to participate in a day of sharing, learning, and taking action together on the topic of climate witness!  Adults and older youth will have a chance to participate in workshops aimed at providing resources, building knowledge, and creating a toolkit for action. Younger children will have their own morning and afternoon workshops and will learn ways to make a difference at home, meeting, and school. There will be time for learning, crafts, outdoor activities, and more!

Lunch will be a brown bag picnic – families are encouraged to join together for fellowship and conversation.  Tables and blankets will be set up outside (weather permitting).  Bring a snack to share!

More information and registration!

We hope to see you there!

Questions?  Contact Kristin Simmons, Youth Engagement Coordinator, ksimmons@pym.org

Memorial to the Lost® Installation at Arch Street Meeting House Commemorates Victims of Gun Violence

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The Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative, in partnership with Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence, will host a Memorial to the Lost® installation at Arch Street Meeting House from November 8th to November 14th, 2024. Friends are invited to gather for a dedication event on Friday, November 8th, at 3:00 PM. As well as a silent vigil at 5:30 PM following the Memorial Meeting for Worship.

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Building Connections Through Grief, Loss, and Pastoral Care

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On October 19th, Friends gathered at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting for a Thread Gathering focused on grief, loss, and pastoral care. The day provided space for conversations about how meetings offer support during life’s difficult moments. Participants shared their experiences, noting that strong relationships help meetings respond when members are going through challenges.

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