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March 1, 2026 at 9:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We make decisions that involve the Meeting as a whole by assembling in a monthly meeting for business. These gatherings are treated as a meeting for worship and begin with a short period of expectant silence. Because Quakers believe in “that of God in every one,” care is taken to hear the perspectives of each one present. Rather than voting and settling for majority rule, Quakers seek unity as perceived in a “sense of the meeting.” While the process resembles decision-making by consensus, Quakers are listening to the gathered voices in order to discern God’s will for the meeting. A “clerk” facilitates the meeting for business, and a “recording clerk” summarizes the decisions of the monthly meeting in written minutes.
March 1, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
March 1, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
March 8, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
March 8, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
March 15, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
March 15, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
March 15, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
March 15, 2026 at 11:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
All are invited to bring a main or side dish or a dessert and participate in a potluck meal.
March 22, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
March 22, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
March 22, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm EDT
At this time, the meetinghouse will be open for a mid-week meeting for worship. We are offering this as an opportunity for those who are unable to attend on Sunday mornings or who would like an additional occasion to meet for worship. We look forward to seeing you then!
March 29, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
March 29, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
March 29, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
April 5, 2026 at 9:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We make decisions that involve the Meeting as a whole by assembling in a monthly meeting for business. These gatherings are treated as a meeting for worship and begin with a short period of expectant silence. Because Quakers believe in “that of God in every one,” care is taken to hear the perspectives of each one present. Rather than voting and settling for majority rule, Quakers seek unity as perceived in a “sense of the meeting.” While the process resembles decision-making by consensus, Quakers are listening to the gathered voices in order to discern God’s will for the meeting. A “clerk” facilitates the meeting for business, and a “recording clerk” summarizes the decisions of the monthly meeting in written minutes.
April 5, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
April 5, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
April 12, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
April 12, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
May 10, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
May 10, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
May 17, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
May 17, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
May 17, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
May 17, 2026 at 11:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
All are invited to bring a main or side dish or a dessert and participate in a potluck meal.
May 24, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
May 24, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
May 24, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
May 31, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
May 31, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
May 31, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
June 7, 2026 at 9:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We make decisions that involve the Meeting as a whole by assembling in a monthly meeting for business. These gatherings are treated as a meeting for worship and begin with a short period of expectant silence. Because Quakers believe in “that of God in every one,” care is taken to hear the perspectives of each one present. Rather than voting and settling for majority rule, Quakers seek unity as perceived in a “sense of the meeting.” While the process resembles decision-making by consensus, Quakers are listening to the gathered voices in order to discern God’s will for the meeting. A “clerk” facilitates the meeting for business, and a “recording clerk” summarizes the decisions of the monthly meeting in written minutes.
June 7, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
June 7, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
June 14, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
June 14, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
June 21, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
June 21, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
June 21, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
June 21, 2026 at 11:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
All are invited to bring a main or side dish or a dessert and participate in a potluck meal.
June 28, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
June 28, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
June 28, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
July 5, 2026 at 9:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We make decisions that involve the Meeting as a whole by assembling in a monthly meeting for business. These gatherings are treated as a meeting for worship and begin with a short period of expectant silence. Because Quakers believe in “that of God in every one,” care is taken to hear the perspectives of each one present. Rather than voting and settling for majority rule, Quakers seek unity as perceived in a “sense of the meeting.” While the process resembles decision-making by consensus, Quakers are listening to the gathered voices in order to discern God’s will for the meeting. A “clerk” facilitates the meeting for business, and a “recording clerk” summarizes the decisions of the monthly meeting in written minutes.
July 5, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
July 5, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
July 12, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
July 12, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
July 19, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
July 19, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
July 19, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.
July 19, 2026 at 11:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
All are invited to bring a main or side dish or a dessert and participate in a potluck meal.
July 26, 2026 at 12:00am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
The Hockessin Friends Adult First Day Group (AFDS) meets on the last two Sundays of the month. When there are five Sundays in a month, we meet on the last three Sundays. We do not meet in the month of July. The group meets at 9:30am in the library and on Zoom. All are welcome to join. If you'd like to be added to the group email list, send a note to ReligiousEd@HockessinQuaker.org.
The goal of AFDS Group is to deepen and strengthen our belief in Quaker values and continue our individual growth along our spiritual journeys. We do this in various ways. For instance, the group has engaged in Friendly Bible Studies, reading articles from “Friends Journal,” and discussing general queries posed to the Quaker Community. Currently (in early 2025), the group is exploring the Gospel of Thomas. Topics the group explores are decided upon by regular attenders of the group.
The AFDS Group guides the selection and design of the lessons or readings selected. It usually addresses main ideas or queries Friends may be struggling with or arise from conversations during previous meetings. Other times, lessons or readings are selected to assist Friends with spiritual growth in areas they need. Generally, the group sessions are designed to provide Friends with an opportunity to explore, discuss and strengthen their faith in God.
July 26, 2026 at 10:30am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
Children and teens participate in First Day School activities under the guidance of attentive teachers and sometimes attend the last 5-15 minutes of worship. Childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger.
July 26, 2026 at 10:45am EDT
Venue: Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse
We gather and meet in silence to listen to that of God within and speak only when led to do so. Because everyone has that of God in them, anyone may speak. Friends usually pause between messages to allow the words to be fully appreciated. The end of meeting for worship is marked by shaking hands or otherwise greeting one another.