Southeastern Yearly Meeting
Quakers in Florida, Coastal Georgia & South CarolinaYou Are Welcome
We gather for spiritual renewal and friendship, and advocate for peace, social justice, and care for the earth.
Find Quakers
You are welcome at any of our Meetings and Worship Groups! We are a mix of newcomers and longtime members, with people of various religious backgrounds, gender identities and orientations.
Our Worship
Quaker worship is grounded in silence, where we listen deeply for what is in our hearts, for inner guidance, and a sense of connection. There is no program or sermon.
Our Faith
The heart of our faith is the experience of the inner source of spiritual connection, renewal, and guidance that is present in everyone. We have no creedal beliefs; faith is a way of life.
What we do
Southeastern Yearly Meeting brings together Friends from Meetings and Worship Groups in our region to share resources, deepen our faith, and work together to advocate for peace, social justice, and sustainability. We hold events in person and online, gathering for spiritual renewal, collaboration, friendship, and fun. We connect Friends to the wider Quaker community, and write and publish the SEYM Faith & Practice.
Upcoming Events
Growing Faith in Spirit Led Action
Growing Faith in Spirit Led Action
Live from London, Tim Gee, General Secretary of Friends World Committee for Consultation (FWCC) will be visiting SEYM Friends online to share his spiritual journey in navigating in the world community of Friends.
Wading in the Water: Listening, Opening, & Walking Faithfully
Wading in the Water: Listening, Opening, & Walking Faithfully
The waves of our spiritual journeys come in all sizes, from the gentle lapping of a lake to breaking ocean surf. Each wave invites us into new revelation, deeper listening, seeing with new eyes, walking with faith despite the pulls of the surrounding culture. In these t...
Latest News
2024 Yearly Meeting Gathering Photo Gallery
About 100 Friends gathered at Dayspring Conference Center in Parrish, Florida over Easter week, March 27 – 31 for our Yearly Meeting Gathering. We had a rejuvenating 5 days of community, with worship, worship sharing, workshops, All Ages Community Nights, the Walton Retreats & Lecture with Hilary Burgin, yearly business meeting, nature walks, and a great Youth Program!
SEYM Seeks Youth & Young Adult Coordinator
Southeastern Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) is looking for a Youth and Young Adult Programs Coordinator. Applicants must be grounded in Quaker faith and practice, have experience working with youth and young adults, and feel a calling to facilitate the spiritual growth of children and young adults.
SEYM Statement on Reproductive Rights
Through the testimonies and practice of our Quaker belief we respect the individuality of each person’s spiritual journey, knowing that decisions can lead to both endings and beginnings, often in unexpected ways. The decision to have, or not have, children and the...
Queries for the Journey
What is my responsibility in speaking Truth to power?
The Worship and Ministry Committee offers “Queries for the Journey,” weekly queries to help Friends center in their daily journey through quiet, contemplative reflection. New queries will be posted monthly.
Queries for the Journey – 4th Month (April) 2024
1st week:
How can I open myself as a vessel of God’s love pouring out to others? Am I open to receiving God’s love myself?
2nd week:
How can I live my life so that the Testimonies of Friends are reflected in all that I do?
3rd week:
Where do I find the message of peace being played out in the world? In my own circle of f/Friends?
4th week:
What is my responsibility in speaking Truth to power?
Find Quakers
For Newcomers
Our Faith
About SEYM
Membership
Find Quakers
For Newcomers
Our Faith
About SEYM
Membership
Peace & Justice
Becoming-Anti-Racist
Earthcare
Worship & Ministry
LGBTQ Allyship
Peace & Justice
Becoming Anti-Racist
Earthcare
Worship & Ministry
LGBTQ Allyship
Youth
Young Adults
Child Safety
Youth Resources
Youth Program
We welcome young people’s presence as vital to the depth of spiritual and community life of Southeastern Yearly Meeting as a whole.