Quaker Connections Study Tour to Bolivia: Strengthening Relationships of Solidarity and Mutual Learning, Jan 7-20, 2026
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PYM Explained • A Resource on How Meetings, Friends, Ministries, and Structures Link
Each part of PYM Explained provides how the yearly meeting lives as one connected body and leads into what comes next. This virtual version is shared so Friends are able to interact with it for easy research and finding.
Community Through PYM This Fall
October began for Philadelphia Yearly Meeting with the announcement that Chris Mohr will serve as the next General Secretary. Friends have come to know his work through the years, and the announcement invites tenderness across community of Friends as PYM continues through a time of transition. Christie Duncan-Tessmer’s final weeks in the role brought thoughtful messages and shared gratitude for her service; the month closed with thanks that her leadership has shaped how Friends move together in faith.
A Minute of Appreciation for Inaara Neal-Shiraz From the Young Adult Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
The following is attributed to the Young Adult Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
At the Young Adult Friends Summer Celebration, Friends were led to write a Minute of Appreciation for Inaara Neal-Shiraz, who recently ended her service as the Belonging and Inclusion Coordinator. In this position, Inaara held special care for the Young Adult Friends community. Below is the minute written at this celebration: [Read more…] about A Minute of Appreciation for Inaara Neal-Shiraz From the Young Adult Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
An International Gathering of Young Adult Friends at Jordans Meetinghouse, UK
We are excited to share news about an upcoming international gathering of Young Adult Quakers (ages 18 to 35) from the 13th to the 17th of August, as we seek a deepening of our faith. We will gather at the Jordans Meeting House & Quaker Centre in Beaconsfield, UK.
In the midst of a hostile world and a future filled with uncertainty, we find the need for a faith that can nourish us. We hope Friends will join us for some days together, as we seek depth and richness, helping each other to find
A faith that sustains, A faith that gives life, A Spirit that guides.
The gathering will be grounded in worship, giving ample space to listen to the promptings of Love and Truth in our hearts. We welcome participants bringing their whole selves, our commonalities and our differences, as well as gifts. Everyone is encouraged to use the language that speaks their own spiritual truth. Let us collectively choose to live in the Light, and explore where that choice leads us. We extend the welcome to bring our whole lives into the Spirit, and grapple with the question: what does Love require of us? How are we led by the Spirit? How can we courageously engage with the world, ourselves, and each other? How can we help each other go down to the Well of Living Water, and to drink from it?
This gathering follows one from last year which was also held at Jordans Meeting House, the epistle for which can be read here. Similar to last year, we hope to offer this gathering nearly free of charge. We ask for a £10 ($12) contribution that will go towards food costs. To register, Friends can fill out the registration form here.
Continuing Revolution 2025: Queer Liberation and Spirit-Rooted Justice
A gathering of young adults (ages 18-35) to explore connections between our spiritual, political, and interpersonal lives. Join us on-site at Friends Place in Washington, DC, or participate online hosted by Pendle Hill.
In celebration of World Pride taking place in Washington, DC, this year’s programming is centered around the theme of queer liberation and spirit-rooted justice. Participants will be invited to explore where their spiritual practice intersects with the collective pursuit for queer liberation. They will leave with a sense of connection with individuals and organizations that can support and inform their role(s) in creating peace and justice in their communities and in the world.
See the full schedule of workshops and activities.
This program welcomes young adults aged 18-35 who are Quaker or Quaker-adjacent/interested, “fellow travelers and seekers,” and any of the following:
- Inspired to seek justice;
- Curious about the structures of our world at present;
- Curious about queer liberation in particular;
- Curious about the interplay of current structures and oppression;
- Looking for tools to bring about a more just and sustainable future;
- Seeking to be in community with other spiritually-minded individuals;
- Seeking spiritual grounding/tools.
This April with the Programs and Religious Life Team and Grant Opportunities to Know
The Programs and Religious Life Team has an abundant month of gatherings ahead, and they invite all to participate this April! [Read more…] about This April with the Programs and Religious Life Team and Grant Opportunities to Know
Mott Memo – Fall Continuing Sessions 2024
This past weekend, November 8-10, our Fall Continuing Sessions at Arch Street Meeting House, and online, gathered us into a shared journey of worship, fellowship, and reflection as we closed our theme of “Called to Healing”. In the spirit of Lucretia Mott, this Mott Memo captures the essence of our time together. The Minutes from these sessions will soon be available on the PYM website under Session Minutes, so Friends can read and reflect on the work and joy we shared.
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Nikki Mosgrove Begins as Presiding Clerk of PYM
On August 1, 2024, Nikki Mosgrove stepped into the role of Presiding Clerk of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (a collection of 105 Quaker congregations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania). She is tasked with facilitating business among as . Among unprogrammed Friends, who eschews religious hierarchy, a clerk is the first among equals. Her discernment process in accepting this role involved 30 days of prayer and reflection with people of many different spiritual practices: Presbyterians, Baptists, Nontheists, Pentecostals, and Quakers.
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines: December 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025
Funds are available for outreach, traveling for interfaith dialog, service, or ministry, Indigenous people and communities, and more. Apply today!
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