Vegan Spirituality Group of Philadelphia

We meet the first and third Monday of each month at 6pm Pacific / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET. Please note that while our route to mindfulness and compassion generally follows a vegan path, all are welcome – vegan, vegan-curious, and vegan-supportive. For our annual schedule and weekly discussion topics, click here.

Vegan Meditation is affiliated with the Compassion Consortium.

Please note these important details:

• As a security precaution, you must be signed in to a Zoom account to join the meeting. Zoom accounts are free at https://www.zoom.us/ (click signup) and you'll need to log in there BEFORE joining the meditation. If this is your first time, please register at that link in advance because doing so takes a few minutes.
• Please use a computer or tablet, as some Zoom features don’t work on a phone, and phones in general don't work well for our Zoom Meetups.
• Talking during the discussion is completely optional, but to help reduce trolling we ask that all participants keep their webcams on (and stay on webcam) during the entire session.
• Meditation begins promptly on the hour, so please arrive on time. When you enter, you'll see a meditation timer counting down from 15 minutes – that's your cue to begin meditating silently (or listen to your own guided meditation). We don't provide meditation instruction, but the basics are easy to learn through various online resources such as those here and here.
• While we officially end at the 45-minute mark, depending on the number of people sharing, we may run later. If that happens, please feel free to stay or leave at any time as you choose.
• The Zoom link will be displayed on the Meetup event page after you RSVP. We'll also send the Zoom link and discussion topic in a reminder email the day of the event. If you'd like to receive this reminder email, please keep your Meetup notification settings turned on.

See you soon!

The program is monthly on the third Sunday of each month at 1 pm Pacific / 4 pm Eastern. Attendance at Compassion Consortium events is always free of charge, but registration is required: https://www.compassionconsortium.org/sunday-service. Hope you can make it.

More info at compassionconsortium.org

Event information:
DATE: Thursday, November 27, 2025
TIME: 4- 6 PM
(*Rsvp if you can volunteer for 3 - 4pm Set-Up; or break down from 6 -7pm!)
LOCATION: Chestnut Hill Meetinghouse, 20 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118
WHAT TO BRING:

• A vegan dish - main meal, side dish, dessert, vegan bread or beverage - to share with at least 5 people (no animal products, no meat, dairy, eggs, honey)
• INGREDIENT CARD for folks who have allergies
• Your own plate, bowl, cutlery and cup (to cut down on waste - we’ll have back-ups just in case)
• Dishes that are ready to serve. We will not have access to ovens or microwaves
• Serving implements for your dish
• Bags to transport your dishware/bowls/cutlery to wash at home. (It helps us get out in time)

Our goal is to “Leave No Trace”…like we do when hiking and visiting parks. Take out what you brought in!

FEE: $10 fee (cash only. No one is turned away!) Collections go to the space rental and operating costs.

TRANSPORTATION: Take Septa rail to Wyndmoor stop, exit to Mermaid Lane, turn right, then walk down to meetinghouse. Or take 23 bus on Germantown Avenue to Mermaid Lane (the meetinghouse is one block up the hill). By car: there are parking lots adjacent to the meetinghouse.
RSVP needed: You can email publiceyephilly@gmail.com
Or call / text: 267.847.6553 or 215.834.4140 for any questions or if you get lost. Event is listed on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/philadelphia-vegan-spirituality-group/?eventOrigin=your_groups & FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1452118041515394
In this upside-down time, let’s unite with kindness and hope. Come shmooze, and enjoy the company of like-minded, compassionate folks in a welcoming, beautiful, and cozy environment along with a delicious vegan potluck dinner. There will be some musical sing-a-longs.

Looking forward to seeing old and new friends! Open to everyone - vegan, vegan curious, or just love vegans.
Regards,
Zipora, Jim, Sheryl, Suzanne, Carla, Linda, Brigitte, Sergio, Dave, Kris, Ligia, et al
Vegan Spirituality Group of Philadelphia