Annual Sessions 2026
We will be gathering at at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley Massachusetts from July 31–August 4, 2026. Information about this year's Sessions will be posted on the 2026 Sessions page as it is available.
A few key thing to know about this year:
- Dorm rooms are not air-conditioned. Arrangements can be made for those with a medical need for air-conditioning. There will be a place to indicate that on the registration form.
- Linens are included for all dorm rooms this year.
- Commuter fees include lunch and dinner, we hope this will encourage Friends to gather over meals and share in community.
Registration will open on or about June 1. If you are subscribed to our emails you will receive an Invitation to Sessions email in late May. You can read more about our speakers and the welcome letter from the Presiding Clerk and Sessions Planning Clerk available here.
What are the "Annual Sessions" of New England Yearly Meeting?
Each year, hundreds of Quakers from across New England and beyond join together for worship, fellowship, and seeking how God will guide us in meeting for business. Having first gathered in 1661, New England Yearly Meeting of Friends continue to gather annually.
Annual Sessions provides many opportunities to connect with Friends old and new: vibrant youth programs, adult small groups for interpersonal connection, encouragement, and spiritual exploration, discernment of how Quakers in New England are led by the Spirit to act and serve, and guest speakers offering explorations of the Bible and sharing ministry responding to our condition and the challenges of our times.
Our 365th Annual Sessions of New England Yearly Meeting of Friends have concluded.
Information about the 2026 Annual Sessions will be posted as soon as it is available. We look forward to once again gathering with Friends.
