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.
Worship with us on Sunday. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events
Seekers Book Club: Jesus Before Christianity
Seekers Book Club: Jesus Before Christianity
The Seekers Book Club will be starting a new book, Jesus Before Christianity by Albert Nolan. This highly acclaimed book introduces Jesus as he was before he became enshrined in doctrine, dogma, and ritual: a man deeply involved with the real problems of his time — wh...
Quakerism 101
Quakerism 101
Are you brand new to Quakers and looking for an introduction to the basics of Quaker practice? Or have you been a Quaker for 45 or 50 years, but could use a refresher that reconnects you with what brought you to Quakers in the first place? Then you might want to attend ...
Fall Interim Business Meeting 2026
Fall Interim Business Meeting 2026
Join SEYM Friends in person or online for our Fall Interim Business Meeting. We will gather at the Gainesville Quakers Meetinghouse on Friday, October 2nd for Executive Committee; and then on Saturday, October 3rd, we will have committee meetings and a Meeting Forum in ...
Latest News
Simple, Brave, & Outlandish: what challenge can your Meeting meet?
The 2025 Walton Lecture with Daquanna Harrison.
Daquanna Harrison challenges us to meet the moment with bold action, and to reach down deep to be empowered by our love for others and for God. Sharing stories from Black history and the experiences those who have been harmed constantly throughout our history, Daquanna warns that it is time to prepare for what’s coming, to be ready to do more. Who among us is ready to be a Harriet Tubman? Love calls us to protect and stand up for those who are being harmed. How deep is your love? For other people? For the Divine?
People of Faith Pray and Protest at Detention Camp
Beverly Ward, SEYM Field Secretary for Earthcare, has sent us this report on how the Miccosukee and people of faith are protesting the ICE detention facility in the Everglades:
Tallahassee Meeting Statement on Deportations
A statement by Tallahassee Monthly Meeting, “Ongoing Inhumane Treatment of Immigrants, International Students and U.S. Citizens,” was published in the Tallahassee Democrat on Sunday, July 13th, under the title “Shame: Inhumane treatment of immigrants, international students, U.S. citizens.”
Queries for the Journey
What gives me strength to stay in the Light when so much tries to pull me from it?
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 – 9th Month (September) 2026
1st week:
What does ‘having a listening heart’ mean to me?
2nd week:
In what ways am I listening for Spirit during worship? Does it differ during Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business?
3rd week:
How does my path converge with others who are seeking peace and justice?
4th week:
What are daily practices I might like to try that can keep me grounded in Spirit?
