Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
charity
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gptkbp:activities |
Educational programs
Retreats Youth programs Social justice initiatives |
gptkbp:addresses |
219 Court Street, Newtown, PA 18940
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gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Philadelphia_Yearly_Meeting
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gptkbp:community |
Quaker_community
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gptkbp:community_outreach |
Community service projects
Environmental initiatives Interfaith dialogues Peace advocacy |
gptkbp:denomination |
gptkb:Quaker
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gptkbp:events |
Workshops
Holiday celebrations Annual picnic Quaker_study_groups |
gptkbp:founded |
1684
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gptkbp:governance |
Elders and Overseers
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the oldest Quaker meetings in the United States
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gptkbp:history |
Involved in women's rights advocacy
Supported local education initiatives Contributed to the abolitionist movement Established by early Quakers Participated in peace movements Continues to serve the community today Hosted notable speakers and activists Influenced by the Great Awakening Maintained a cemetery since the 18th century Adapted_to_modern_Quaker_practices Part_of_the_colonial_Quaker_movement |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Newtown Friends Meeting
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Newtown,_Pennsylvania
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gptkbp:membership |
Active members
Attenders |
gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:William_Penn
gptkb:John_Woolman |
gptkbp:services |
Worship services
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gptkbp:traditions |
Integrity
Community Simplicity Consensus decision-making Equality Stewardship Nonviolence Silent worship Quaker testimonies |
gptkbp:type |
Monthly Meeting
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gptkbp:website |
www.newtownfriendsmeeting.org
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