Friends from every meeting, region, and generation across Philadelphia Yearly Meeting carry impactful legacies forward each day. Committees and meetings record minutes, councils carry forward the business of the yearly meeting, organizations in our region act in ministry, and faith moves through individual Friends. Each of these moments creates a story worth sharing. [Read more…] about Every Ministry. Every Meeting. Every Friend. Has a Story.
Quaker Organizations
Faith & Play Stories Celebrates 20 Years of Community
“Founded in 2005, the mission of Faith & Play Stories, Inc. is to nurture the spiritual vitality of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) through a storytelling program which enables people of all ages to explore and experience the power of the Divine in their lives. Our work includes creating, testing, and publishing stories; designing storytelling materials; and training that supports the nurture of children’s spirituality in Quaker faith communities. We seek a world in which the spiritual life of children is recognized and respected, and where Quakers of all ages, traditions and cultures deepen their faith through shared stories by listening and wondering together.”
Faith & Play Stories Mission Statement
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Add Your Quaker Meeting to the QuakerEarth Action Map!
Quaker Earthcare Witness (QEW), in partnership with Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC), is thrilled to announce the launch of the QuakerEarth Action Map! This dynamic tool highlights Quaker-led climate action efforts worldwide—connecting, amplifying, and supporting our shared commitment to Earthcare and climate justice.
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Friends Fiduciary Welcomes New Executive Director
Last month Friends Fiduciary named a new Executive Director: Ethan Birchard. PYM, as well as many meetings, Friends schools, retirement communities, and other Quaker organizations trusts Fiduciary to invest funds and advocate for change in a way that is in alignment with Quaker testimonies. The announcement letter from Bennett Lomax (Doylestown Meeting), board chair for Fiduciary, shares some information about Ethan and welcomes him to the role.
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