Green Street Friends is pursuing reparation by connecting with Germantown neighbors to help them find homes of their own. This effort, highlighted by The Philadelphia Inquirer, is a key example of a monthly meeting in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting living into the wider witness on addressing racism.

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A Philadelphia family just bought their first home with a $10,000 first-time homebuyer grant funded by a group of Quakers It’s part of the congregation’s racial justice plan to redistribute wealth to Black residents in the Germantown area as a form of reparations

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM) invites students and families from Friends schools to take part in youth programs throughout the 2026–2027 school year. Learn more at www.pym.org/philadelphia...

PYM Invites Friends School Students and Families to Participate in Youth Programs · Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

Meetings connected to Friends schools are asked to share this article with teachers, parents, board members, and others in their school communities. Friends who share it can consider how their…

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Sign up for the weekly newsletter for the latest news, events, program updates, and opportunites from Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Friends can go to pym.org/weeklynews to learn more.

After Annual Sessions the Epistle was shared to meetings and groups. Friends are invited access the epistle at the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting website or at www.pym.org/epistle-from...

Epistle from the 346th Annual Sessions of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting · Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

Blessings, f/Friends throughout the world from the 346th Annual Sessions of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. We were embraced as family by Cheyney University, the first Historically Black College and…

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Deborah Cooper shared with former Quaker Aging Resources intern, Joey Szpilczak, sharing a reflection on a Quaker-led humanitarian effort during the Bosnian War. Friends can access the video at bit.ly/4qOlTTO

Faith and Practice includes advice on procedures within the faith, membership, current practice for conducting meeting business and numerous quotations from Friends on belief, worship, concerns, leadings, and testimonies. Access it at www.pym.org/faith-and-pr...

Former Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Young Friends are having a reunion at Camp Onas Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12. Paul Burkander and Kri Burkander, who grew up attending PYM events, are helping organize the reunion. Friends can learn more at bit.ly/4qSNGCW

Join Friends from all over our region on September 19 from a 10:00 am - 3:15 pm for a free online event designed to equip Friends with tools to help invite your community into the life of your meeting. Friends can register on the PYM website or at pym.org/FindingFriends

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) is the association of Friends meetings and communities across Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Those searching for Quaker worship opportunities can find them at www.pym.org/meetings/

Earlier this summer Philadelphia Yearly Meeting staff shared the revised Child and Youth Safety Policy noting the guidance of leadership, reviews by others, and editing by lawyers. Access the policy at bit.ly/4i5XW8v

On the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Website Friends can access the "About Quakerism" page in the "About Us" tab. This section shares on faith, worship, history and more. Access the page at www.pym.org/quakerism/

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On September 19, Friends will gather over Zoom for Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Finding Friends: Outreach and Faithful Sharing. Friends can learn more at pym.org/findingfriends

This year’s One Pamphlet, One Yearly Meeting selection is Pendle Hill Pamphlet 495, Patterns of Racial Wounding and Racial Justice in Quaker Communities, by Lauren Brownlee and Zenaida Peterson. Learn more at bit.ly/4yd19HW

There are over 100 meetings in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey that are part of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Find a Quaker meeting or Friends worship opportunities near you at pym.org/meetings

National Gun Violence Awareness Day was observed on June 5. In reference to the continued reflection, Lundun Abelson, recently shared encouragement and process for other parents when speaking to children about gun violence. www.pym.org/talking-to-c...

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions will take place at Cheyney University and on Zoom, July 22 - July 26. Learn more at secure.qgiv.com/for/PYMEvent...

National Gun Violence Awareness Day will be observed this year on June 5. As part of that wider conversation, Melinda Wenner Bradley, recently shared ways adults can approach conversations with children about guns violence: www.pym.org/talking-to-c...

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is launching a new program called the Friends Experiment. During virtual gatherings spread across June, Friends will come together to discuss topics important to their meetings and share their challenges and successes. Learn more at secure.qgiv.com/for/PYMEvent...

Richard Sanders, a resident at Stapeley Hall, recently shared during a celebration of Anna T. Jeanes. He spoke about the hall today and the connection between to Anna’s values. During his remarks, he also read Matthew 5:16 as an introduction to his portion of the presentation.

The Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom statue is currently on display at Old Kennett Meetinghouse on Kendal Drive in Kennett Square. Chris Mohr, the general secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends, was interviewed by CBS Philadelphia. www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...

Historian walks enslaved Africans' route to Canada for America's 250th Birthday: "It's pretty humbling"

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting received this press release today from a Friend in the body regarding the 40X40WalkForReparations, which will take place on May 14. Learn more about the walk at www.pym.org/40x40walkfor...

Friends are invited to return for worship, workshops, and fellowship across the week of Annual Sessions. Friends can join online through Zoom or in person for a day, the weekend, or the full gathering. Learn more and register at the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Website or at bit.ly/4uCon8L

Joey Szpilczak, a current junior at Germantown Friends School, did their junior project focused with a hope to give back to her community by working with different organizations and individuals, including Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Learn more at pym.org or at www.pym.org/a-junior-pro...

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting connects 10,000 Friends, more than 100 meetings, and the ministries they uphold. Explore Quaker worship opportunities throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. www.pym.org/meetings/

Last week, the National Council of Churches, of which Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is a member, invited Chris Mohr to share a short video for the Week of Prayer. Access the video at the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2i...

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Chris Mohr, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

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Chris Mohr, General Secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, spent part of this past weekend with the Young Adult Friends in the PYM community. During the weekend’s activities, Young Adult Friends awarded him a baguette for good listening skills.

A coalition that includes Quaker groups, other faith organizations, and houses of worship filed a notice with the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. @democracyforward.org Learn more: bit.ly/3KjXcxX

Different Quaker meetings, organizations, and affiliates in our region are gathering food pantry items this season. Learn more about them at www.pym.org/pym-meetings...

In West Philadelphia, on Baltimore and 48th, there’s a building where Friends gather to meet. It is not a meetinghouse, but inside those walls, a small community keeps a meeting thriving. Learn more: www.pym.org/west-philade...