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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
- 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

Brown Bag Lunch and Meeting for Worship at QUNO Quaker House

Name: NYC Quakers
Price range: $

Bring your lunch, meet staff members of the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO), and hear an update on their work.

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Thursday, November 20, 12:30-1:45 pm at Quaker House, 247 East 48th Street (between 2nd and 3rd), New York, NY.

You are invited to bring your lunch and meet staff members of our Quaker United Nations Office(QUNO), come hear a brief update on their work followed by a period of worship to end the afternoon.

There will be hot water and tea and a dessert for sharing. And if your Meeting would like to plan a Brown Bag Lunch session or you have questions please contact Ernie Buscemi, erniebuscemi@verizon.net

Hope to see you on November 20, at 12:30 to 1:45.

Photo is from May 15, 2025: QUNO hosts a Meeting for Worship with the Concern of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. https://quno.org/newsroom/quno-hosts-meeting-worship-concern-permanent-forum-people-african-descent/