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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T190000
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Friends - Virtual Community Worship
DESCRIPTION:This week’s YAF Community Worship will kick off our At-Home Retreat.\nFor more information on the retreat or to find registration visit the retreat page.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/young-adult-friends-virtual-community-worship/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200516T190000
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SUMMARY:AT HOME - YAF Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\nThe idea behind our retreat is to collaboratively create something that speaks to a query and where young adult friends are at on this day. Throughout the retreat there will be large group community time\, and small group time where we are split up by the medium we are working on:\n\n\nWords (example: poetry\, creative writing)\n\n\nVisuals (example: drawing\, collage\, photography)\n\n\nSounds (example: observing\, making\, recording)\n\n\nEach individual participating in the retreat will create something that will be compiled into a zine of all our work together!\nPYM coordinator to contact mrose@pym.org 
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/yaf-retreat/
LOCATION:Camp Dark Waters\, 26 New Freedom Road\, Medford\, NJ\, 08055\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T203000
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SUMMARY:EcoJustice Collaborative Film Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Exploring What is True in the film Planet of the Humans\nConnection information here\nMichael Moore’s new movie\, Planet of the Humans\, has stirred up lots of controversy and confusion. Our presenters will sort out fact from fiction\, identify errors and accuracies\, and answer as many questions as we can fit into one hour. This will be a lively discussion\, so bring all your questions.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nQuestions – contact Patricia Finley 267-475-0391
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/ecojustice-collaborative-film-discussion/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T200000
DTSTAMP:20200511T144025Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Friends Community Worship - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join YAF Community Worship facilitated by Catherine Campbell.\nJoin Zoom Meeting by computer: https://zoom.us/j/540686103 \nOr by phone: +1 929 436 2866\nMeeting ID: 540 686 103
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/young-adult-friends-community-worship-virtual/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T200000
DTSTAMP:20200518T142839Z
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SUMMARY:Northside Friends Meeting - National Day of Mourning for Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:Northside Friends Meeting is a Quaker Meeting located in the Uptown Neighborhood of Chicago\, Illinois. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and Illinois quarantine we have continued to worship and share fellowship over video from our homes and have drawn comfort and strength from this continuing connection to our community.\nAt a recent check-in video call\, we shared how we felt affected by the pandemic – we spoke of feeling sorrow\, frustration\, fear\, guilt\, and despair. Although these feelings were painful\, we felt lifted at being able to be together in our sorrow.\nWe know this crisis is far from over. We will experience more frustration and fear and guilt and despair and terrible\, terrible loss. But we know too that sorrow shared is sorrow halved and it serves none of us to carry our burdens alone.\nThere has been no call from the US government for a Day of Mourning to acknowledge the grief and loss caused by the pandemic thus far. As people of faith\, it falls to us.\nOur testimony of integrity compels us to speak truth – we will not deny our grief nor refuse to acknowledge our loss. Our testimony of equality compels us to see the privilege enjoyed by those whom the pandemic has touched lightly and witness the pain of those whom the pandemic has wounded deeply. Our testimony of community compels us to come together – as Quakers\, Chicagoans\, Americans\, humans\, and children of the Earth.\nWe invite all people to hold Memorial Day\, Monday May 25\, 2020\, as a Day of Mourning. We invite you to take time and to share your burdens with your loved ones and the communities from which you draw comfort and strength. We too will be worshiping together on that day and gather with you in spirit.\nWe also invite you to join with us in a visible action. At sundown wherever you live\, light a candle and step outside and hold a moment of silence for what we have lost together.\nMay 10\, 2020
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/northside-friends-meeting-national-day-of-mourning-for-covid-19/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T210000
DTSTAMP:20200511T142525Z
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SUMMARY:Friends in Fellowship with Nozizwe Charlotte Madlala-Routledge & Jeremy Routledge
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for an evening with Nozizwe Charlotte Madlala-Routledge\, former Deputy Minister of Defense and of Health in South Africa\, currently Friend in Residence at Haverford College\, and Jeremy Routledge\, former director of the Quaker Peace Centre in Cape Town.\nTimes of global crisis\, like now under COVID19\, are also an opportunity for social transformation and innovation. Join this talk with Nozizwe and Jeremy Routledge\, from Southern Africa Quaker Community\, as they share stories of hope and courage drawn from their own life-long struggle for peace\, equality and justice in South Africa. There will be an interactive Breakout room where you can share your own stories of connecting locally and internationally.  Come! Practice hope and courage with Friends.\nRegister here!\nHosted virtually by Friends World Committee for Consultation\, PYM\, Haverford College and Friends Center.\nNozizwe is a Quaker South African politician and activist who started her life of political activism under the tutelage of Steve Biko\, a leading light of the grassroots anti-apartheid campaign known as the Black Consciousness Movement. Madlala-Routledge moved on to join the ANC and the South African Communist Party\, which were both banned\, and was detained a number of times without trial. The latest period was serving a year in solitary confinement.\nQuestions? Email Grace Sharples Cooke
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/friends-in-fellowship-with-nozizwe-charlotte-madlala-routledge-jeremy-routledge/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T203000
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SUMMARY:Friends in Fellowship – with Emily Ominsky
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Artificial Intelligence – A Design Solution\nWorking at the leading edge of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) design\, tech guru Emily Ominsky unpacks her work in ethical design of AI\, telling us how AI human bias in Artificial Intelligence is addressed.\nEmily is a recent grad from Cornell University\, where she studied Information Science with a concentration in User Experience and a minor in Communications.  While a student\, she served as a teaching assistant in Cornell’s Human Computer Interaction and Web Development\, teaching best practices in UX research and development.\nRegister to receive the Zoom link \nQuestions? Email Grace Sharples Cooke
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/friends-in-fellowship-with-emily-ominsky/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200606T160000
DTSTAMP:20200523T142707Z
CREATED:20200523T142707Z
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SUMMARY:Clerking by Zoom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:It’s just like clerking in person\, right? The principles are the same\, but when we can’t see each other’s body language we need to make adjustments. What can we do to facilitate a grounded\, spirit-led process? Practically\, how will you handle documents and reports? How will you use the chat feature? (Does the chat feature promote side conversations?) Explore these questions with Steve Mohlke\, NYYM General Secretary.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Mohlke is a longtime Friend and former clerk of Ithaca Monthly Meeting. He served as co-clerk for the 2017 Friends General Conference Gathering. He currently serves as General Secretary of New York Yearly Meeting. \nRegister here\nThis is a pay-as-led event to help support Powell House\, the conference and retreat center of New York Yearly Meeting.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/clerking-by-zoom-workshop/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T150000
DTSTAMP:20200518T144458Z
CREATED:20200518T144458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T144458Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Friends Hangouts
DESCRIPTION:MSF staff are planning a crafting hangout\, a movie hangout\, and a hangout to learn more about the Poor People’s Campaign and youth witness!\n\nRegister on the MSF Events page for Middle School Friends programs in June and July (before Annual Sessions! July 29-August 2). \nRegister once and we’ll send you the Zoom information before each event. (Attending all three is not required!)
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/middle-school-friends-hangouts/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T150000
DTSTAMP:20200518T144638Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Friends Hangout
DESCRIPTION:MSF staff are planning a crafting hangout\, a movie hangout\, and a hangout to learn more about the Poor People’s Campaign and youth witness!\n\nRegister on the MSF Events page for Middle School Friends programs in June and July (before Annual Sessions! July 29-August 2). \nRegister once and we’ll send you the Zoom information before each event. (Attending all three is not required!)
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/middle-school-friends-hangout/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200627T210000
DTSTAMP:20200608T121017Z
CREATED:20200522T143106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200608T121017Z
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SUMMARY:Western and Concord Quarters Virtual Fellowship Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s Got Talent
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/western-and-concord-quarters-virtual-fellowship-gathering/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200628T090000
DTSTAMP:20200619T140217Z
CREATED:20200619T140217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T140217Z
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SUMMARY:Worship at Old Kennett Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Worship at Old Kennett Friends Meeting House with Kennett Monthly Meeting. \nOld Kennett Meeting House is on the right as you enter Kendal on Route 1 east of Kennett Square. \nLast Sundays of June\, July\, August at 8am.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/worship-at-old-kennett-meeting-house/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200704T120000
DTSTAMP:20200630T134206Z
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SUMMARY:Wilmington Monthly Meeting - July 4th demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Black Lives Matter demonstration on Fourth Street in front of Wilmington Meeting at Fourth and West Sts. in Wilmington Saturday\, July 4\, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.  \nWe would like to invite folks from the Concord and Western Quarters.  We’ll be carrying “Black Lives Matter” and “There is that of God in Everyone” signs that demonstrators will themselves bring.  \nWe see July 4 as a particularly good time for a demonstration\, because it is the start of a country that was built on the backs of slaves.  “Independence Day”– HA! Clearly not for African Americans!\n 
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/wilmington-monthly-meeting-july-4th-demonstration/
LOCATION:Wilmington Friends Meeting\, 401 West Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200711T150000
DTSTAMP:20200518T145016Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Friends Hangout
DESCRIPTION:MSF staff are planning a crafting hangout\, a movie hangout\, and a hangout to learn more about the Poor People’s Campaign and youth witness!\n\nRegister on the MSF Events page for Middle School Friends programs in June and July (before Annual Sessions! July 29-August 2). \nRegister once and we’ll send you the Zoom information before each event. (Attending all three is not required!)
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/middle-school-friends-hangout-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200712T170000
DTSTAMP:20200620T135954Z
CREATED:20200620T135953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T135954Z
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SUMMARY:SCAVENGER HUNT!
DESCRIPTION:For the children’s program on 19 July\, a multigenerational Scavenger Hunt activity – with friends and/or family – complete as many as you’d like and share a few with Western Quarter’s Youth Coordinator.\n\nSend photos to Claire by July 12.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/scavenger-hunt/2020-07-12/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200719T150000
DTSTAMP:20231016T230132Z
CREATED:20200411T154802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T230132Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Meeting - Save the date!
DESCRIPTION:Western Quarterly Meeting’s Seventh Month Gathering\nWestern Quarterly Meeting will meet virtually on 19 July\, 2020 for worship and meeting for worship with attention to business.\nREGISTER HERE\n10:00-10:25 am Joint Quarter Children’s Program – Scavenger Hunt Sharing\n10:30-11:15 am Joint Quarter Meeting for Worship\n11:20-11:45 am Joint Quarter Fellowship Rooms\n11:50-12:50 pm Joint Quarter Open Fellowship time\n1:00pm Western Quarter Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business with consideration of the 5th Query\nOn Wednesday 22 July from 7:00pm-9:00 we will have a Joint Quarter program with Braver Angels.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/quarterly-meeting-save-the-date/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T210000
DTSTAMP:20231016T230043Z
CREATED:20200624T194250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T230043Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Quarter Program - Braver Angels Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Concord & Western Quarters\n\n\n \n\n\nConversation Training for a Polarized Society\n\n\n\n\n\nIn December of 2016 … With passions still high following the election we assembled 10 Trump supporters and 11 Clinton supporters in South Lebanon\, Ohio. This would become our first Red/Blue Workshop. The goal was simple. We needed to see if Americans could still disagree respectfully – and just maybe\, find common ground. Some thought it wasn’t likely. We proved our skeptics wrong. https://braverangels.org/our-story/\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nMadelena Rizzo and Jennifer Elam are experienced moderators for the Braver Angels organization. Braver Angels was organized in 2016 to help participants with opposing political views learn to speak with one another with respect and understanding while still holding onto their core beliefs. Madelena and Jennifer will conduct an official Braver Angels workshop designed to teach us these skills in this 2-hour online experience.\nMadelena Rizzo is currently in her fifth year in a dual law/clinical psychology graduate program at Drexel University. She attended Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood\, PA\, from 1st grade to 12th grade and credits the school with instilling in her a lifelong pursuit of the common good.\nJennifer Elam is a member of Berea Friends Meeting in Berea\, Kentucky\, with a PhD in school psychology from the University of North Carolina. She is a licensed psychologist who has studied Quaker spirituality and the lives of the Christian contemplatives and mystics.\nThis is a special event that requires registration by July 21. You will be sent the Zoom in an email confirmation.\nRegister by July 21 at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuqopzIvHtZA8pGbVpMB3fe3G8qBbNwp\nParticipants are asked to take an online module that takes about 40 minutes within a week of the workshop. That link is here: https://braverangels.org/online/online-skills-training/ You are welcome to complete the online module even if you cannot attend the workshop.\n\n\n \n\n \n\nBraverAgl_flyer20200722
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/joint-quarter-program-braver-angels-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200726T090000
DTSTAMP:20200619T140321Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T140321Z
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SUMMARY:Worship at Old Kennett Friends Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Worship at Old Kennett Friends Meeting House with Kennett Monthly Meeting. \nOld Kennett Meeting House is on the right as you enter Kendal on Route 1 east of Kennett Square. \nLast Sundays of June\, July\, August at 8am.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/worship-at-old-kennett-friends-meeting-house/
LOCATION:Old Kennett Meeting\, Meeting House Lane\, Kennett Square \, PA\, 19438\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200803
DTSTAMP:20200410T182953Z
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SUMMARY:PYM Annual Sessions - Online
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\, \nIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic and after careful discernment\, the Sessions Coordinating Committee and the leadership of the councils of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting have thoughtfully and carefully decided that this year’s Annual Sessions (July 29 – August 2\, 2020) will move to a virtual space in order to preserve the care and well-being of our community. \nAlthough sadly we will not be together in a physical sense\, there are many exciting opportunities before us for a spirit-led\, fellowship-filled\, and fun Annual Sessions. With blessings and support from the Sessions Coordinating Committee\, members of the Community Engagement Team have begun looking at our options and capabilities to offer workshops as interactive video ‘gatherings’ online or at future events. \nWe will have more to share in the coming weeks. Be well and be safe\, Friends. \nQuestions? \n\nOlivia Brangan\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, obrangan@pym.org\nT.J. Jourian\, Events and Resources Coordinator\, tjjourian@pym.org\n\nCHILDREN’S and MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS \nChildren’s Sessions is for rising K-Grade 5 and combines a “summer camp” experience and spiritual community for children with workshops\, stories\, art\, and music. \nThe decision has been made to move Annual Sessions 2020 into virtual spaces\, including Youth Programs. Children’s and Middle School Friends Sessions will have workshop time with the Resident Artist\, the poet Zenaida Peterson\, and make music with City Love. We’re cooking up ways to explore the theme “Using Your Voice!” together! \nAnnual Sessions is also a time for Families to be in community together in the Family Neighborhood and while we can’t reside there together this summer\, we’ll offer a space for parents to gather online for support and fellowship\, too.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/pym-annual-sessions-online/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T203000
DTSTAMP:20200630T143733Z
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SUMMARY:Marcelle Martin - In the Fountain of Life and Love
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions Key Note Presentation – Wednesday\, July 29 7:00pm\nMarcelle Martin will ground virtual PYM Annual Sessions in worship.\n \nMarcelle Martin\, a member of Swarthmore Meeting\, has led workshops across the United States.\n She was the resident Quaker Studies teacher at Pendle Hill for four years and is a core teacher for the 9-month program\, Nurturing Faithfulness. On her blog\, A Whole Heart\, she shares inspiration to help us be all that God has created us to be. She is the author of Our Life is Love: The Quaker Spiritual Journey and A Guide to Faithfulness Groups.\nMarcelle is also leading the Spiritual Formation Retreat on Tuesday evening\, July 28 \, 7-9pm and Wednesday morning\, July 29\, 9am-12pm\nRegister at PYM’s Annual Sessions page here
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/marcelle-martin-in-the-fountain-of-life-and-love/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T203000
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SUMMARY:Zenaida Peterson Keynote and PYM Poetry Project Leader
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 30th\, at 7pm\nA Boston-based spoken word poet\, Zenaida is a fire starter\, a southern green witch and a queer of color who likes the wind chimes outside their window and giving rocks to people they love. Most recently Zenaida was on the House Slam team placing 3rd and organized the Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam\, the first slam tournament for feminine people. Zenaida believes the softness and floral of people is silenced too often. Zenaida unwrites the lies they’ve been given. Zenaida also unwrites violence\, misogyny\, racism and their ancestors’ curses.\nRegister at the PYM Annual Sessions page here\nMore Poetry Project Information here\nPoetry Project Highlights: Zenaida will weave together a poem of our creation. Send your responses to one of the following prompts:\n\n\nHow do we find Spirit in the shadows during this time?\n\n\nWhat does it mean to be Faithful now?\nEmail those lines to poetry@pym.org\nOR mail them:\nPhiladelphia Yearly Meeting\nAttn: Annual Sessions\n1515 Cherry Street\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19102
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/zenaida-peterson-keynote-and-pym-poetry-project-leader/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T203000
DTSTAMP:20200630T145433Z
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SUMMARY:Naomi Madaras - The Fire of the Light: Abolition\, Conflict\, and Being Known in Quaker Community
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions Keynote – Friday\, July 7:00pm\n“We become true individuals [only in community]…” writes James Fowler. How does our community help us become known\, inside and outside of the Quaker world? As members of the Religious Society of Friends\, how do we reconcile with and activate our histories for the abolitionist work at hand? How might we access the fiery nature of the Inner Light in this calling\, and make a holy place at the table for anger and conflict?\nNaomi Madaras (pronouns: she/her) is a Master of Divinity candidate at Union Theological Seminary in New York. A graduate of Guilford College\, Naomi served as the program coordinator at William Penn House before transitioning to seminary to pursue a career in chaplaincy. Her clinical training has been in hospitals and nursing homes in New York where she provides spiritual care to patients\, families\, and staff. Naomi focuses on interfaith community-building\, death\, and disability in her work. She is a member of Chambersburg Friends Meeting\, a regular attender at Brooklyn Friends Meeting\, and grew up milking goats and climbing trees on a farm.\nRegister at PYM Annual Sessions page here\n 
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/naomi-madaras-the-fire-of-the-light-abolition-conflict-and-being-known-in-quaker-community/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T203000
DTSTAMP:20200630T145826Z
CREATED:20200630T145826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200630T145826Z
UID:10790-1596308400-1596313800@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:City Love - Music for the World We Need
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions Keynote Presentation – Saturday\, August 1st\, at 7pm\nMaking “music for the world we need\,” City Love is a West Philly social justice music and education group\, using songs to spread love\, hope\, dialogue\, justice\, and healing. City Love has shared assemblies\, workshops\, and performances at schools\, colleges\, and conferences throughout the country and recently released a young children’s album about race\, honoring our differences\, standing up for each other\, equity\, self-love\, and belonging.\nRegister at the PYM Annual Sessions page here
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/city-love-music-for-the-world-we-need/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200814T170000
DTSTAMP:20200523T143509Z
CREATED:20200523T143509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200523T143509Z
UID:10705-1596441600-1597424400@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:Peace Camp
DESCRIPTION:A unique Day Camp for children entering first through seventh grade. One or Two-Week Sessions\, 9am–3 pm\, extended day program available 3-5pm. In a supportive and fun-filled environment\, the Peace Camp at Gwynedd Friends helps campers find peace within themselves so that they are able to contribute to peaceful environments at home\, at school\, and with friends. Campers learn to express their emotions constructively\, understand other points of view\, use words to solve problems\, celebrate differences and practice peacemaking through cooperative games\, arts & crafts\, music\, creative problem-solving and service projects.\nSee the PYM event for updates.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/peace-camp/
LOCATION:Gwynned Friends Meeting\, 1101 Dekalb Pike\, Gwynedd\, PA\, 19454
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T163000
DTSTAMP:20200821T155439Z
CREATED:20200821T155439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T155439Z
UID:10871-1598112000-1598113800@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:Under the Bonnet - Historic Fairhill Performance on Lucretia Mott
DESCRIPTION:Live\, outdoor theatre event.\nSign up for Historic Fairhill’s free performance on 8/22 or 8/29 about Quaker Lucretia Mott\, who was the founder of Philadelphia’s Female Anti-Slavery Society and co-author of the Declaration of Sentiments for the first Women’s Rights Convention\, Seneca Falls\, NY.\nFor more information and registration\, see this event page.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/under-the-bonnet-historic-fairhill-performance-on-lucretia-mott/2020-08-22/
LOCATION:PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Fairhill":MAILTO:info@historicfairhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200824T203000
DTSTAMP:20200821T154352Z
CREATED:20200821T154156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T154352Z
UID:10867-1598295600-1598301000@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Justice Work of Monthly Meetings
DESCRIPTION:On July 11th\, Friends from across PYM met in a Plenary Session on Climate Change to consider what it would mean to adopt the EJC minute to make the climate crisis a Yearly-Meeting-wide witness/concern. While we must wait until a business meeting to adopt such a minute\, those present expressed an urgent desire to start working together right away on climate change and environmental justice. In our next webinar\, on Monday\, August 24th\, the Eco Justice Collaborative will host a panel of representatives from around the Yearly Meeting who will give us a view of what individuals and meetings are already doing. A Q&A session and breakout rooms will give all participants a chance to share ideas and network.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97813294124\nMeeting ID: 978 1329 4124\nOne tap mobile\n+19294362866\,\,97813294124# US (New York)\n  \nSee the event at its PYM page.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/climate-and-justice-work-of-monthly-meetings/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T160000
DTSTAMP:20200821T153812Z
CREATED:20200821T153258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T153812Z
UID:10863-1598364000-1598371200@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:PYM Fall Religious Education Planning Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Conversation Circles are an opportunity to bring together the wisdom of our PYM RE community of practice. Join in listening and discussion with others carrying a concern for children and youth programs in meetings. \n\nWhat questions are you holding? \nHow are you finding new ways to nurture the faith and life of Quaker families at the local meeting level?\n\nPlease note that two times are offered\, one daytime and the other in the evening. This is the same topic both times — attend either\, or both! \nRegistration is required to receive the Zoom links.  \nFor Tuesday\, August 25 at 2:00 PM (ET) register HERE \nFor Wednesday\, August 26 at 8:00 PM (ET) register HERE \n 
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/pym-fall-religious-education-planning-conversation-circle/2020-08-25/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T143000
DTSTAMP:20200821T151326Z
CREATED:20200821T151248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T151326Z
UID:10858-1598446800-1598452200@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:Gardening in Small Places - Zoom webinar
DESCRIPTION:Cheryl Bjornson\, Horticultural Therapist at Barclay Friends\nLearn ways to grow flowers and vegetables in raised garden beds and containers.\nRSVP to 888-579-2859 bf.kendal.org/events
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/gardening-in-small-places-zoom-webinar/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200830T170000
DTSTAMP:20200821T160318Z
CREATED:20200821T160318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T160318Z
UID:10877-1598641200-1598806800@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:Young Friends Late Summer Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This PYM gathering will be via Zoom.\nProgram times will include business meeting\, committee time\, worship sharing\, and a workshop on the intersections of self-care and activism. New shared breakfast times for more informal gathering.\nSee the full schedule and get the registration link here.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/young-friends-late-summer-gathering-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200829T170000
DTSTAMP:20200821T163738Z
CREATED:20200821T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T163738Z
UID:10883-1598688000-1598720400@westernquarterquakers.org
SUMMARY:Young Friends Worldwide for Climate Action\, Peace\, and Justice
DESCRIPTION:On 5 Saturdays between August 29 and October 24\, Young Quakers working with FWCC will be running 5 online workshops based on Quaker\nTestimonies for Young Friends around the world\, supported by Friends World Committee for Consultation World Office.\nThe series has been initiated and designed by a planning committee of Young Friends from each of the four FWCC sections. It is by young Friends\, for young Friends\, ages 16-35.\nThis first session will be in English\, and focus on the theme of Truth. Note that the times vary for the different sessions so that they will be convenient for Friends in different parts of the world.\nSee the FWCC page here.
URL:http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/young-friends-worldwide-for-climate-action-peace-and-justice/2020-08-29/
LOCATION:PA
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