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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

Activism & Witness

Quaker Solidarity Walk to Washington, DC

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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.

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May 12th, 2025

The Quaker Solidarity Walk to DC is in the News!

The Associated Press — AP News — published an article on the Brooklyn Young Adult Friend-led Quaker Solidarity March which has been picked up by The Guardian and the LA Times, so far.

Friends who need a boost may enjoy reading some of the 634 overwhelmingly positive comments (and 82.8k likes) on AP News’ related Instagram story.

The walk continues! They’re walking in Pennsylvania this week until Friday, when they canoe across the river to Maryland, spending Saturday and Sunday in the Baltimore area. You are welcome and invited to join the march.

For live updates, follow their stories on Instagram.
Check today’s location and schedule on www.quakerwalk2025.org.

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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.

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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