BYM (Baltimore Yearly Meeting) is comprised of over forty local Meeting communities in Maryland, Virginia, Central Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. We practice "unprogrammed" Quaker worship. That is we gather together in silent worship to wait on the word of God. We do not make use of a paid clergy or sacramental rituals. Rather we meet each other in a friendly atmosphere where anyone who feels strongly led to speak can do so. Many Friends give their time and resources to promote peace, understanding, justice and integrity.