Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Who are we?
Gwynedd Friends Meeting of Quakers is a community of about 150 active attenders of diverse ages, ethnicities, occupations, and spiritual backgrounds. We come together to worship and practice the testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship.

How do we worship?
We worship in silence and stillness awaiting a Spirit led message to guide our life. If the message from the Divine compels us to share it, we feel pushed to our feet and speak the message briefly and clearly. The community receives the message and takes several minutes to listen to it deeply before any other message is given.

We neither rise to agree nor disagree with messages or tell of our own experience. We just listen deeply. Sometimes, a message is for us alone and we continue in silence.
Sunday worship lasts about an hour and ends when the head of Meeting stands to shake hands and encourages us to greet one another. This is followed by about 10-15 minutes of announcements. Visitors are then encouraged to stay for fellowship in the community room or for a program when they occur. [Learn More]

Are visitors welcome?
Yes, please join us for worship, Sunday classes, and activities. Quakers welcome people of all ages, religious backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Worship is available, on site or via Zoom, Sunday mornings before 9:30 for about an hour, and Wednesday nights, on Zoom only, at 8:00 to about 8:30-9PM.
Arrive ten to fifteen minutes or so before worship time. There will be people at the door to welcome you and guide you to the worship room. Take any seat away from the doorway.

Is childcare available?
Yes, we offer childcare every Sunday, year-round during worship. [Learn More]

Do you have Sunday Classes for children and youth?
Sunday classes for Youth are offered regularly from after Labor Day through May. Check the Calendar and the weekly email from us for summer programing.

What should I wear to Meeting for Worship?
Dress comfortably. In general, Quakers wear casual clothes to Meeting. This may range from business casual to jeans and a T-shirt. Come as you are and worship with us.

Where is Gwynedd Meeting?
We are located across from the William Penn Inn on the corner of Sumneytown Pike and Rt. 202, 1101 DeKalb Pike, Gwynedd, Pa. 19454.

Who do I contact if I want to visit and get more information about Gwynedd Meeting?
If you want to speak to someone first, our phone number is 215-699-3055. We do not have full-time office staff, but your calls will be returned. The Meeting’s email address is office@gwyneddmeeting.org.

Will there be a collection during worship?
Quakers do not ask for money during the worship. We have the same financial need for funds as other faiths, even more because of our old Meetinghouse and Schoolhouse. Our members and attenders are asked to donate voluntarily according to their ability. Donations can be made through several ways; Gwynedd has a locked box in the lobby outside the office for donations of cash or check. You can also donate with your credit card on our website. [Make a Donation]

How do Quakers get things done without a paid ministry?
The short answer is that volunteers on committees meet the spiritual, practical, and social needs of the community as well as the practice of our testimonies.

What is Gwynedd Friends School (Preschool through Kindergarten)?
Rooted in Quaker values, GFS unites play with academics in an environment that inspires respect, reflection, and confidence in young children. Gwynedd Friends School, located at Gwynedd Meeting, has served young children since 1943. Our program is accredited through Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS). For more information, please contact Gwynedd Friends School located at Gwynedd Friends Meeting. [Learn More]

Links to more information:
Meeting for Worship, Sunday Classes and Childcare, Zoom link to worship, Contacts and Directions, Committees, Donate Financially, Volunteering at Gwynedd, Gwynedd Friends School

12-05-25, Communications Committee

Arthur D'Adamo, 12/24/2020

Hello and welcome to our meeting. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you which has answers to common questions about joining us for worship or other events.

Visitors click here.

Welcome

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Folks come to us looking for a spiritual home. Please visit. Quakers believe in the presence of God in everyone. Regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or reason, you will find a warm welcome from us.

In addition to our belief in that of God in everyone, we believe in direct communion with the Divine. In other words, Spirit speaks and guide us directly. Our worship is in silence as we wait expectantly for that connection.

In worship we gather in silence, quiet our minds, calm our hearts, and seek the source of love and truth in our lives. At times, Friends feel called to stand and speak a message given from the divine.

We eagerly welcome believers of all faiths as fellow members of God's universal community. Our Meeting for Worship service, Sundays at 9:30 AM, is open to everyone in person and on a Zoom link. We also have Worship on Wednesday evenings at 8PM on the same Zoom link.

We enter our worship rooms quietly. The worship begins as you enter in silence. There are no assigned seats. We do not have a pastor who leads us.

We Quakers bear witness to our core beliefs through direct action on a variety of social concerns, like housing the homeless, supporting food banks, and standing vigil for peace. We work locally, nationally, and internationally. Quakers often say, “Our service begins when worship ends.”

For Information on how to join worship via ZOOM, you can click here. You can expect a warm welcome and meaningful worship.

Click here for Childcare and Youth programs.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Contact our Office Manager: Rochelle Tormollen, Address: 1101 DeKalb Pike, Gwynedd, PA 19454, Phone: 215-699-3055,
Email: office@GwyneddMeeting.org Your calls and emails will be returned.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Who are we? Gwynedd Friends Meeting of Quakers is a community of about 150 active attenders of diverse ages, ethnicities, occupations, and spiritual backgrounds. We come together to worship and practice the testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship.

Are visitors welcome? Yes, please join us for worship, Sunday classes, and activities. Quakers welcome people of all ages, religious backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Is childcare available? Yes, we offer childcare every Sunday, year-round during worship. [Learn More]

Do you have Sunday Classes for children and youth? Sunday classes for Youth are offered regularly from after Labor Day through May. Check the Calendar and the weekly email from us for summer programing.

What should I wear to Meeting for Worship? Dress comfortably. In general, Quakers wear casual clothes to Meeting. This may range from business casual to jeans and a T-shirt. Come as you are and worship with us.

How do Quakers get things done without a paid ministry? The short answer is that volunteers on committees meet the spiritual, practical, and social needs of the community as well as the practice of our testimonies.