Spiritual Life & Religious Studies Peer Network Gathering 2026
Colleagues from Friends schools joining together for collaborative conversation, support, and idea sharing.
The Manyness of Now: Simplicity in Our Age of Excess
If simplicity is the practice of ordering one’s life around what matters most, how do we discern those matters amidst the multitude of modern demands?
Join us for a day of reflection, community, and discussion as we explore how the Quaker testimony of simplicity can guide both our individual lives and our school communities.
Tentative Agenda
9:00–9:15 | Arrival, Settling In & Opening Worship
9:15–9:45 | Welcome and Introductions
9:45–10:00 | Framing the Day: Theme & Purpose
10:00–10:45 | Independent Reading & Reflection
10:45–11:45 | Worship Sharing & Discussion
12:00–1:00 | Lunch
1:15–2:15 | Panel & Discussion
2:15–3:00 | Reflections, Loose Ends & Planning for 2027
Dates & Details
November 20, 2026
Wednesday [9:00am - 3:00pm EST]
Friends Center
1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia
Validated parking available: $24
Fees
$120 pp [includes programs & meals]
Limited financial assistance is available.
Co-Facilitators
Jared Levy, Friends Select School
Anna Melville, Friends School of Baltimore