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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

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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Quakerism and Activism - Let Your Life Speak - Photo of a Quaker Meeting for Worship for Peace in Vietnam vigil in front of the White House

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Friends Seminary Workshop on Quakerism and Activism

March 5, 2026

Jess Hobbs Pifer, Community Organizer, gave a workshop to Friends Seminary students on Quakers, activism, and how to organize for social change.

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One Year of Protection from ICE Enforcement Actions in NYC Quaker Meetings

February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026, is the one year anniversary of the granting of an injunction that protects our meetings from ICE enforcement actions.

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David Herendeen, January 10, 1955 – February 10, 2026

February 23, 2026

David Herendeen served as the pastor for Manhattan Meeting for more than two decades. David's life was one of faith and service. He is deeply missed.