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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

Activism & Witness

NYC Quakers at Hands Off! action, April 5, 2025

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NYC Quakers brought signs and voices to the April 5, 2025 Hands Off! march and day of action in New York City.

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February 24th, 2025

The HANDS OFF! National Day of Action was held on Saturday, April 5, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, starting in Bryant Park, NYC. Visit the Hands Off website for more details on this national day of action.

NYC Friends were glad to finally have a chance to link up in action and protest the dehumanizing policies of the current administration.

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New: Community Wellness Workshop Videos

June 4, 2026

Now available: recordings of past Community Wellness workshops on Homecare Services, End-of-Life Planning, Understanding Medicare, and Dealing with Grief.

Announcements

New Limited Edition NYC Quakers Tee Available!

May 22, 2026

Order a limited edition NYC Quakers tee by June 8 to receive a "speak truth to power" shirt in time for the NYC Pride march

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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.