PYM Quaker communities and individuals have asked how to help! The recent events in Afghanistan have led to a dramatic uptick in the number of refugees who will need resettlement — a number that has reached crisis levels and requires unprecedented response. Many meetings have contacted PYM for information about how they can collaborate with churches and […]
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Let’s Talk with Matthew Van Meter
On May 13, meeting member Matthew van Meter joined Moorestown Friends Meeting’s Anti-Racism Committee to discuss Deep Delta Justice. His book describes the key figures involved in the 1968 Supreme Court case Duncan v. Louisiana, which guaranteed the right to trial by jury. Matthew shared his perspective on the impact of his Quaker upbringing on his […]
Quaker United Nations Office Geneva names new Director
Following an international search process, the Quaker UN Office (QUNO) has announced the appointment of Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge as the incoming Director of QUNO Geneva. Nozizwe, a South African national, is a member of the Quaker Community in the Western Cape Meeting. She has a distinguished career in government, civil society and advocacy, as well as […]
The Story of How a Film Intersects with PYM Youth Programs
As part of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s Runway to Annual Sessions, ‘We Are the Radical Monarchs’ is a two-part event for all ages (10-100!). The first event will be a community viewing of the documentary on June 11, followed by a facilitated discussion on June 13. Friends unable to join on June 11 can register and receive the […]
Videos from Preservation New Jersey
Founded in 1978, Preservation New Jersey is a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization. PNJ promotes the economic vitality, sustainability, and heritage of New Jersey’s diverse communities through advocacy and education. Among their activities, they offer toolkits and other educational materials and publications. View some recent videos on topics such as preserving historic cemeteries, using social media to […]
Annual Candlelight Peace Vigil December 31
On Thursday, December 21 from 5-6 PM, the Annual Candlelight Peace Vigil in Trenton will be hosted by Trenton Quaker Meeting in conjunction with the Coalition for Peace Action. Everyone is invited to share your hopes and prayers for peace in the New Year! Zoom info will be on the event web page.
Burlington Quarterly Meeting – December 20, 2020
Burlington Quarter Meeting will be held on Sunday, December 20. Starting at 10 AM, Cie Stroud and Michael Cabus will offer a presentation on digital and social media strategies for monthly meetings. Both have extensive experience working with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Cie Stroud is the Administrative Director of the Burlington […]
New Reflection Garden in memory of Mary Ann Bacon and Alice Edgerton
A number of years ago, Mary Ann Bacon was taking a walk in Mt. Holly, NJ, during her lunch hour, when she passed the John Woolman Memorial. Being a Quaker, Mary Ann knew about John Woolman, but what particularly drew her interest was the beautiful property. She loved nature and gardening, and so she knocked […]
Governor signs legislation to release people in prison during the pandemic
AFSC PRISON WATCH staff member indicates “this is a good step in the right direction.” NEWARK, NJ (October 19, 2020) Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Public Health Emergency Act – a bill that will give up to 3000 people the possibility of earning time off their sentence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation’s […]
Quaker Advocacy: Peace, People, Planet
Saturday, October 17. 1 PM, Eastern Standard Time. Join Dianne Randall, from Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) in Washington DC, and Andrew Lane from the Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) for the fourth session of FWCC’s Quaker Conversations Series. Hosted by the Friends World Committee for Consultation, this session will explore Quaker Advocacy, including when Friends’ prophetic […]
