The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is organizing with Friends “Love as Action” public worship as a witness against rising authoritarianism and oppression in the United States. Each one lasts an hour. AFSC helps coordinates as well as provides resources so the gatherings stay consistent. [Read more…] about Love as Action Vigil | Trenton Friends Meeting
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Queries from the Addressing Racism Collaborative
The following is attributed to the Addressing Racism Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Racism affects all of us. It is part of our society and all of our institutions. Without efforts to notice and change how issues of race and dominance work in our — in any — society, we continue to do harm. It becomes part of the way we do things, and so our ways need to be examined to rid them of systemic racism.
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Why DOES Palestine Matter? | 2026
The following is attributed to the Middle East Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.
Why DOES Palestine matter? An invitation to a 6 session course with members of the Middle East Collaborative – Members of the Middle East Collaborative work with friends from Christian Jewish Allies for a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel to present the 6 session course of Why Palestine Matters beginning today, February 12. See the PYM calendar to register. To download the book, click here Why Palestine Matters – scroll down to “Free Digital Version”.
With One Voice Interfaith Leaders United to End Gun Violence | Weekly brief from Billy Penn
Friends who are part of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and Friends Ending Gun Violence Collaborative of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, have signed this statement calling for changes to Pennsylvania gun laws. It comes as about 1,600 Pennsylvanians are killed by gun violence each year and about 3,000 more are injured.
General Secretary Holding Listening Sessions on Yearly Meeting-Wide Witnesses
Chris Mohr, General Secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, led a listening session over Zoom during the Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (PQM) session this past Sunday, January 25. The day, originally planned to be hybrid, was fully virtual due to snow.
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Religious Education Thread Gathering: Learning for Life – RESOURCES
The following resources and information were shared at the Religious Education Thread Gathering of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. [Read more…] about Religious Education Thread Gathering: Learning for Life – RESOURCES
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minute of Support for the LGBTQIA+ Community | Letter
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) has taken a public stand in support of LGBTQIA+ people. This month, PYM shared a minute approved at Annual Sessions 2025 with monthly meetings, local and regional media, and Quaker and non-Quaker organizations around the world; the minute affirms inclusion and dignity.
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Community Led Workshops at Annual Sessions
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) is bringing back community-led workshops at Annual Sessions. Friends can submit a proposal to lead a workshop that connects with this year’s theme, Members One of Another, or that supports Friends’ faith and commitment in the life of the yearly meeting.
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PYM Friends and Affiliates Participating in Food Distribution | UPDATED 12.19.2025
UPDATED 12.19.2025
Different Quaker meetings, organizations, and affiliates in our region are gathering food pantry items this season.
If your meeting is collecting food or donations for a local pantry, please let PYM staff know so we can share your meeting’s work with the wider community. Friends can post this information on PYM Connect or email communications@pym.org.
December Brings Together Our Shared Faith in PYM
November opened Philadelphia Yearly Meeting with Friends from across our region gathering for Fall Continuing Sessions activities on Zoom and at Arch Street Meeting House. Friends took part in affinity groups, worship, business sessions, and a multigenerational workshop; Fall Continuing Sessions also welcomed Chris Mohr as General Secretary.
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