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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

CANCELLED — Friends Cemetery Work Day

Name: NYC Quakers
Price range: $

Get in touch with nature and help maintain and beautify the Friends Cemetery in Prospect Park. Volunteers welcome!

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CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Friends Cemetery Work Day — volunteers welcome!

Help clean up and maintain the beautiful Friends Cemetery in Prospect Park. The work day is 10 am-4 pm. Lunch is a potluck, but if you want to make sure you have a hearty lunch you may want to bring your own sandwich or snack. Wear sturdy shoes and clothes you can get dirty. Some tools and gloves are available, but if you have work gloves, please bring them!

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