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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 Justice
- 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

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Quaker Meetings in NYC: a new issue of "The Facing Bench" zine

Name: NYC Quakers
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A new issue of "The Facing Bench" zine features descriptions and quotes about all the Quaker meetings in New York City. Please read and share!

June 2026 Zine promo NYC Quaker Meetings

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June 23rd, 2026

The second issue of The Facing Bench zine (a zine is a small-batch, easily-made booklet) features all the Quaker Meetings in NYC. There's a meeting on each page, with photos, worship details and locations, and quotes. An excellent hand-out for newcomers or anyone curious about the meetings in our city! You can find a copy at Brooklyn, Fifteenth Street, Flushing, or Morningside Meetings, or read it online. Please let me know if you'd like a printed copy sent to you directly.

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Friends

Come and See: Manhattan Meeting at 50

June 22, 2026

Ted Bongiovanni reports on a visit to Manhattan Meeting, a programmed, pastor-led Quaker meeting in New York City that just celebrated its 50 year anniversary.

Friends

Community-powered Garden Refresh at Brooklyn Meeting

June 18, 2026

A coalition of Brooklyn Friends, Brooklyn Frontiers students, Audubon Society reps, and quarterly meeting staff refreshed the front garden at Brooklyn Meeting.

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Remembering Bob Wilber

June 16, 2026

Memories of Bob Wilber, who served as the sexton for the NYC Quakers Cemetery for over 30 years, from New York Quarterly Meeting's Executive Director.