Philadelphia Yearly Meeting

Connecting PYM meetings is a key focus for our organization. PYM does this through building the connections toolbox and increasing meetings’ interaction with one another. Watch a short video to learn more! ⤵ https://lnkd.in/e2UD2W45

Have you been using our resource “Creating a Playbook for Climate Action”? If so, we encourage you to check in around your experience putting this tool to good use. The next check in is Tuesday, May 29, from 7-8pm on Zoom. Join us in conversation and to learn from other meetings, household and individuals. https://lnkd.in/eNheGJW7

Join us in discernment on PYM and lobbying. PYM is embarking on a significant discernment process regarding our lobbying policy, and you are invited to join in an active listening session. DATES: - Friday, May 10, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm - Wednesday, May 15, 10:00 am – 11:30 am - Wednesday, May 15, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm We anticipate the sessions will align with Quaker practices of sharing Spirit-led messages with Friends to illuminate our way forward.  Click the link to learn more and register. https://lnkd.in/gA-nre9N

PYM welcomes Albert DeGregorio to PYM’s finance department in the role of Assistant Controller! As a certified CPA, Al brings over 38 years of both private and public financial and accounting leadership experience. Get to know Al. https://lnkd.in/ezZYRnQK

Week 3 of Holiday TAG (Thanking Asking Giving) is wrapping up! Giving is the theme for this week and there's still time to increase the Yearly Meeting's impact. Don't forget there are 4 Ways for organizations and individuals to support PYM financially. Our newest TEXT-TO-GIVE option is easy and convenient. We're grateful for your generosity! #TAGYoureIt

Week 2 of Holiday TAG is under way! This week we're focused on ASKING! We're encouraging Friends and institutions to ask others to support PYM as a organization of impact that matters. Whether an organization or an individual, your support will make a difference! You can also write your own support letter. There are 3 types of giving and 4 ways to give. Click here for resources for writing letters or to support PYM with a one-time, reoccurring or planned gift. #TAGYoureIt https://lnkd.in/d23Cdyv8

This time of year, gratitude and generosity walk hand-in-hand! PYM is grateful to have Friends and fellow organizations who care about their communities and the ministries we carry and meetings we support. Friends can continue supporting us through one-time, reoccuring or planned gift giving this holiday season. Give online, by phone, mail or Text "PYMDA23" to 50155 and help us continue to live in beloved community! #TAGYoureIt https://lnkd.in/dDBvdC5E

Over the next 3 weeks, Friends and organizations are encouraged to join us in a game of Holiday TAG (Thanking Asking Giving). It's a unique gratitude experience that helps us sustain our Yearly Meeting through the generosity of our community. Whether a one-time, reoccuring or planned giving gift, every donation makes a huge impact to the work we do and the meetings and ministries we support. Donate online, by mail, by phone or Text "PYMDA23" to 50155 to give securely by text. #TAGYoureIt https://lnkd.in/dDBvdC5E

Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we're participating in a global philanthropy movement in support of our yearly meeting wide witnesses of addressing climate change & racism through the many ministries and programs we carry. No donations are too small and any donation has a huge impact! We hope you will consider supporting PYM. Give online, by mail, by phone or text "PYMGT23" to 50155 and opt-in to our TEXT-TO-GIVE program. Working together, we can accomplish more! #PYM https://lnkd.in/ekfmUVTm

Join us (and a world-wide philanthropy community) for our first-ever #GivingTuesday event! In just 48hrs, on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, PYM will participate in a global day of giving. Our inaugural event will dedicate every dollar given to our yearly meeting wide witnesses - addressing climate change and racism. You can get a headstart on helping us reach our Giving Tuesday goal of $10,000 by donating now! https://lnkd.in/ekfmUVTm