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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

NYC Quakers Weekend-long Retreat at Powell House

Name: NYC Quakers
Price range: $

Join other Friends and friendly people from New York City at an intergenerational weekend retreat at Powell House, Old Chatham, NY

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The third annual weekend-long NYC Quakers retreat at Powell House, the Quaker retreat center in Old Chatham, NY, will take place September 18-20, 2026. Quakers and Quaker-ish folks of all ages are invited to attend. Whether you've come to meeting once, twice, or a million times, you're welcome!

If you're interested in community, silence and stillness, connecting to spirit, nature, or discussing our responsibilities to each other, this retreat is for you. It's also simply a wonderful time to connect with thoughtful, welcoming people. Registration will open soon!

The weekend begins on Friday with arrival at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. The retreat ends after lunch on Sunday (1:30 pm). There will be a children's program and the retreat is "Pay as Led." Find more details on the Retreat 2026 page.

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September 18, 2026

6:00pm -
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 2:00pm ET

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