Providence Friends Meeting

06/18/2026

"Juneteenth wasn’t the end of slavery in America. Here’s what history left out. Slavery didn't come to an end until 1866, when five so-called “civilized” Native American tribes signed treaties with the U.S. government that finally freed the Black people they had enslaved."

Slavery didn't come to an end until 1866, when five so-called “civilized” Native American tribes signed treaties with the U.S. government that finally freed the Black people they had enslaved.

06/10/2026

Do you know about the history of the Underground Railroad here is our communities? Here is an opportunity to learn more!!

June 20th 2026, 9am
CHESTER PRIDE!!
Juneteenth Underground Railroad site tour, Chester PA.
by Yusef Miller
Please Join us.

06/07/2026

Bryan Stevenson was the commencement speaker at University of Connecticut last month, where he spoke of integrity, professionalism, and personal goals. He will be a plenary speaker at the FGC Gathering in July. Don't miss it!

“Hope is your superpower," Stevenson said. "It will help you stand up when others tell you to sit down and speak when others tell you to stay quiet.”

Register for the FGC Gathering, July 7-12, 2026, to hear both Bryan Stevenson and Kazu Haga speak. Registration closes June 19.

https://www.fgcquaker.org/fgcprograms/the-gathering/registration-and-logistics/

Photo from University of Connecticut.

06/06/2026

This Juneteeth celebration, held on Saturday, June 20th, is hosted by Second Baptist Church in Media, with the participation of other local churches, faith groups, and community organizations.

06/06/2026

This Juneteenth event is sponsored by Delaware County and will be held on Friday, June 1th at Rose Tree Park.

06/05/2026

About this event
Love as Action: Resisting Authoritarianism
This is an American Friends Service Committee Interfaith Event co-hosted by David Leaman from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC) and Susan Duncan and Renee Burgos from Providence Friends Meeting
Quaker public witness has stood in opposition to cruel and authoritarian actions in our country before. It is time for us to show this love in action again.
Please join the American Friends Service Committee and Philadelphia Area Quakers and Unitarians to bear witness and show resistance to the authoritarian actions in our country.
On June 13th at 2:00 PM we will gather at 15th and Market (City Hall) for one hour of silent public worship. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for gathering briefly (15-30 mins) outside for conversation and cool drinks for those who wish to.
Our hope is that our presence will give hope to all who see us – to show that we can choose resistance - and remind everyone of our moral obligations to one another.
We gather monthly in communities across the country, showing our communities love in action as a public witness of our Quaker values in a time of rising fascism. Join us!
To find our more about Love as Action nationally and get more resources visit us at afsc.org/love-action

# Love as Action: Resisting Authoritarianism # # # Quaker public witness has stood in opposition to cruel and authoritarian actions in our country before. It is time for us to show this love in action again. Please join the American Friends Service Committee and Philadelphia Area Quakers to bear witne...

05/25/2026

JOIN US FOR END GUN VIOLENCE ADVOCACY DAY!
Join Cease Fire PA and partners in Harrisburg on June 2 to lobby, rally, and send a powerful message to lawmakers: prioritize public safety and pass life-saving gun violence prevention laws.
1,600 Pennsylvanians die from gun violence every year. 3,000 more are injured. This preventable catastrophe is uniquely American and it impacts every Pennsylvanian.

Too many Pennsylvanians live in communities where gun violence is part of the fabric of
daily life. Parents bury their children at alarming rates. Children grow up losing friends before they graduate from high school.The constant shootings mean everyone in the community struggles to thrive. Black and Brown Pennsylvanians experience this danger even more.

While fi****ms are used in a small percentage of su***de attempts, they make up a significant majority of fatalities. The result: fi****ms are responsible for more than 900 su***des every year in Pennsylvania

Mass shootings turn daily activities into moments of terror–and death.This uniquely American experience is teaching a generation to prepare to hide under the desk, need security guards before we pray, and worry about a visit to the grocery store turning violent. We don’t have to live like this

The main factor determining if a victim of domestic violence survives: a firearm. When one is present, the victim is five times more likely to be killed. We’ve started to change that picture by passing legislation in 2018 to disarm identified abusers, but there is more work to do. ​
We have a gun violence problem created through policy action and inaction.

Follow the link below for more information and to register:
https://www.ceasefirepa.org/

05/12/2026

This year PYM is inviting Quaker Meetings in our region to engage with, discuss, and worship share about their experiences within their Quaker Meetings. What do we experience? What do we see? How do we feel? What are we led to do?

Synopsis
The Quaker Coalition for Uprooting Racism (QCUR) strives to support Quaker communities in addressing patterns of racial wounding and in adopting practices that support patterns of racial justice. In this pamphlet, two members of the QCUR steering committee, Lauren Brownlee and Zenaida Peterson, explore Quaker patterns of conflict avoidance, “guardians of the status quo,” denying oppression exists within Quakerism, performativity, and inattention to right relationship with time. They offer guidance on how to recognize and shift these harmful patterns. Discussion questions are included.
You can read a Friends Journal review of this pamphlet here.
Pendle Hill Pamphlet #495

05/10/2026

We invite you to join with Providence Friends Meeting , and Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County (UUCDC) along with other Friends Meetings from the Chester Quarter, Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Region. All faith communities and friends are welcome. Please Register. Registration will ensure you receive updates and notifications of any changes for that day. Thank you!!
Please register here: https://mobilize.us/s/zXOuIl
About this event:
Silent worship will take place at 15th and Market (Philadelphia City Hall). We will join together in one hour of silent witness and invite all to bring water, weather appropriate clothes, a portable chair (if needed) and anything else you need to be safe and comfortable. Bring signs showing out the signs of authoritarianism you see in your community and messages of love and support for communities that are suffering. Please join us in advance at Friend's Center for an art build and fellowship, or meet us at city hall at 3:00 PM for the vigil. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to your local organizers or [email protected]. Find updates at afsc.org/love-action
Silent worship will take place at 15th and Market (Philadelphia City Hall). We will join together in one hour of silent witness and invite all to bring water, weather appropriate clothes, a portable chair (if needed) and anything else you need to be safe and comfortable. Bring signs showing our the signs of authoritarianism you see in your community and messages of love and support for communities that are suffering. Please join us in advance at Friend's Center for an art build and fellowship, or meet us at city hall at 3:00 PM for the vigil. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to your local organizers or [email protected]. Find updates at afsc.org/love-action