Trans Activist Joshua Allen Selected for Bayard Rustin Residency

May 19, 2025

The Bayard Rustin Residency provides a year of support at the Penington to aid in the development of a unique project to address Racism in the United States.

Activism & Witness

Quaker Solidarity Walk to Washington, DC

May 12, 2025

AP News reported on the Brooklyn Young Adult Friend-led Quaker Solidarity March to DC in defense of the rights and freedoms granted to all human beings.

Announcements

A New NYC Quakers Website

April 30, 2025

Announcing a new website for New York City Quakers (Friends) that better reflects our vibrancy with more photos, color, energy, and information

Delayed Manumission Document1777 Bowne House Archive

Activism & Witness

Quaker History article on NY Quakers' Manumissions of Enslaved Persons

April 25, 2025

Quaker History article on efforts of New York Quakers to manumit Friends' enslaved persons in the 18th century

NYQM Business Meetings

Minutes and Report from New York Quarterly Business Meeting, April 19, 2025

April 22, 2025

New York Quarterly Meeting Friends met at Fifteenth St. Meeting on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for meeting for worship with a concern for business.

A row of seated teachers at Brooklyn Frontiers High School, part of a panel discussion with NYC Quaker visitors.

Event

Open House at Brooklyn Frontiers High School

April 8, 2025

A group of NYC Quakers were welcomed into Brooklyn Meeting's neighboring Brooklyn Frontiers High School for a presentation, tour, and panel discussion.