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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

News

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

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Friends

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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Activism & Witness

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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Milestone

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.

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Activism & Witness

Spotlight on Echoes of Incarceration

February 17, 2026

The first in a series of articles spotlighting the groups that meet in NYC Quaker spaces at Fifteenth Street Meeting and Brooklyn Meeting

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Friends

Community Wellness for February 2026

February 9, 2026

Help and wellness resources from our partners at University Settlement

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Announcements

FRIEND/QUAKER Caps Now Available

February 5, 2026

Quaker Caps are Ready and Waiting for You!