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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

News

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News of meetings and actions, minutes and statements of belief, and reports from recent events.

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.

Milestone

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.

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Friends

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

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.

Peace

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.