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North Pacific Yearly Meeting is a regional organization consisting of individual congregations, called "monthly meetings" (because they hold meetings for the conduct of business once a month). NPYM is called a yearly meeting because it holds an annual session where Friends from throughout the Pacific Northwest gather to worship and conduct business together.

The organizational structure and guiding beliefs of Friends in NPYM are set forth in our book of Faith & Practice, which is currently undergoing revision.

The Religious Society of Friends is one of the traditional peace churches. Since Friends believe that the way to achieve peace is through social justice, we have a strong emphasis on carrying our faith into action.

North Pacific Yearly Meeting functions largely through the work of various committees. The primary committee which conducts the major business of NPYM throughout the year is the Steering Committee. Steering Committee consists of representatives from each of the monthly meetings and meets approximately every two months.

NPYM has an active youth community, with opportunities for youth to socialize and participate in social service and political actions.

The Western, national and international Friends community provides publications and other resources for those interested in worship, religious study, and social and political issues of interest to Friends.