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- Quakers, also called Friends, practice a simple, radical faith that believes in the spiritual equality of every person.
  All NYC Meetings
- Brooklyn Meeting
- Fifteenth Street Meeting
- Flushing Meeting
- Manhattan Meeting
- Morningside Meeting
- Staten Island Meeting
- Downtown Outdoor Meeting
- Friends Cemetery
- Penington Friends House
Events
News
- Quakers believe in equality and the possibility of a direct connection with God. Friends feel compelled to "live our faith" through nonviolent action.
  Beliefs
- Quakerism FAQs
- What's Meeting for Worship Like?
- Who are NYC Quakers?
- Social Action
- Quaker Affiliations and Organizations
- Explore the programs and services we offer—from community wellness to space use, witness grants, and care for the historic Friends Cemetery.
  Programs and Services
- Community Wellness and Support
- Education Fund
- Friends Cemetery
- Relief Fund
- Space Reservations
- Witness Grants
- New York Quarterly Meeting is an organization of all of the Quaker Meetings in New York City. The Quarter owns property and has committees, trustees, and staff.
  About NYQM
- Building Hours
- Committees
- Contact Us
- Donate
- Handbook
- History
- Our Team
- Volunteer

Announcements

New "Facing Bench" Zine: NYC Quakers on War

Name: NYC Quakers
Price range: $

This zine is about NYC Quakers on War — Friends and silent peace vigils, conscientious objection, war tax resistance, Quaker org responses to war, and more

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April 7th, 2026

The first issue of the NYC Quakers zine, The Facing Bench, is on Quakers and War. Hear about NYC Friends upholding the peace testimony through silent vigils, conscientious objection, and war tax resistance. Features messages from past and current members of our community! The zine also includes statements from Quaker organizations about the war in Iran. Perfect for both newer and more seasoned Friends! Pick up a printed copy at a NYC Quaker meeting or check out the PDF version.

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Yana sits on a bench in the Brooklyn Friends Meetinghouse and looks behind her at a projected Zoom screen showing a slide from Curt Torell's presentation on Conscientious Objection.

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People of Conscience are Getting Ready

May 13, 2026

Friends of conscience gathered in Brooklyn and online on Monday, May 11, for an illuminating workshop on declaring conscientious objection to war.

Activism & Witness

Join Morningside in Signing the #AfghanEvac Letter

May 11, 2026

Morningside Meeting invites Friends to join them in signing a letter opposing the relocation of US-vetted Afghan allies and refugees to third countries

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Community Wellness for April 2026

April 22, 2026

Monthly wellness resources from University Settlement: changes to SNAP work requirements, (mental) decluttering tips, and report on recent wellness fair