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You are welcome among Friends. Wellesley Friends Meeting is a Meeting (congregation) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). We gather for Meeting for Worship at 26 Benvenue Street, Wellesley, MA every First Day at 10:30 am. Wellesley Friends come together from many towns in the Greater Boston area. We worship together in a community that welcomes all ages, backgrounds, gender identities and orientations.
We are currently meeting in a hybrid format. Click on the links under the heading First Day Hybrid Worship for information on attending in-person, or for the connection information for attending virtually. First Day SchoolIn person First Day School meets on the third Sunday of each month.
The next in-person First Day School session for elementary age children will be Sunday, May 21st - singing and music with Sally Harrison.
The class will meet in the Fireplace Room and will run from 10:30AM until the rise of Meeting. Quaker Story TimeOn the 1st Sunday of each month we gather on Zoom at 10:00am for story time. All are welcome.
Sunday, May 7, 10 - 10:30am, Quaker Family Storytime on Zoom using the link here.
Families with children and Friends of all ages are invited to hear the picture book "Mama Miti" by Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by Kadir Nelson. The story is inspired by the life of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who planted trees to help her people and restore the countryside. She was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. This is a beautiful book that honors the spirit of Wangari. "One woman, One seed. One hope for the future. Thaya nyumba - Peace, my people." The reading will be followed by a time to respond to wondering questions. This book is for ages 4-9 but will be of interest to children and adults of all ages. Led by Wellesley Friend Cynthia Ganung. State of Society GatheringsClick here to sign up for a State of Society Gathering which are happening during January and February.
What to expect at Meeting for Worship on First Day. We practice what we call waiting worship - in which we expectantly wait together in silence to become aware of the Spirit's movement within our hearts, teaching and guiding us. Sometimes people are moved to share that inspiration with the whole group as a spoken message. In person at the Meetinghouse, a Friend at the door will greet you and invite you to take a seat in the Meetinghouse. Online you will be admitted to the virtual worship space, which includes Friends in the Meetinghouse. After an hour, the greeter invites Friends to share joys and sorrows, introduce themselves, and hear general announcements. We gather after worship for coffee and fellowship. Minute on the New England Yearly Meeting FUM Withholding Mechanism Contact us (email is best): Information about Wellesley Meeting: Email Email: Office Email: Clerk Tel: 781-237-0268 DONATE |
Worship with Wellesley Friends
First Day Hybrid Worship 10:30 - 11:30 am Click here for in-person guidelines. Click here to join virtually. First Day School Third Sunday of each month in-person. 10:45 - 11:30 am Additional child care is not currently offered. Virtual Mid-week Worship Mid-week worship is taking a break for the summer. An explanation of how Quakers refer to Months and Days of the Week is here. Meeting Calendar Request Website Login
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