Charlotte Friends Meeting
As a Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), we seek to:
- be guided by Spirit, individually and collectively;
- foster a caring, welcoming, and inclusive fellowship;
- deepen our experience of Quaker worship, faith, and practice;
- broaden our understanding of Quaker history and principles;
- and strengthen our service and witness in the broader world.
Join us for blended Meeting for Worship each Sunday at 10am - virtual and in-person
Please read over our Blended (Hybrid) Meeting Guidelines before you attend.
IN-PERSON at the meetinghouse (570 Rocky River Rd. West, Charlotte, NC 28256) - Look for our gravel driveway on the south side of the road.
Masks are now OPTIONAL. Please continue to sit socially distanced. (NOTE: There is construction on Rocky River Rd. West. Be careful!)
ONLINE/Virtually - Request link here to join us virtually on Zoom.
Urgent Call:
Charlotte Friends Meeting has endorsed the 'Urgent Call to the Religious Society of Friends' to take action to protect our democracy. Information on the national call and related action can be found at www.quakercall.net Inquiries regarding Charlotte Friends further leadings and actions regarding this 'urgent call ' are welcome.
To view upcoming events, including Forum topics, click Meeting Calendar
Recommended Video Resources on Quakerism:
QuakerSpeaks Video Series - Videos for Newcomers
(especially the videos on Meeting for Worship - What to Expect in Quaker Meeting for Worship, What to Expect at a Hybrid Quaker Meeting for Worship, Frequently Asked Questions)
Meeting Times
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What's New
After the election, will I rest my soul in the beauty of nature?
How are you called to action in response to the Quaker Urgent Call?
How do we live into our rough days, seeing them as opportunities for growth?
Thank you for supporting the Charlotte Crop Hunger Walk! Together, Charlotte Friends Meeting raised over $1000 to fight hunger locally and globally.
As we deal with loss, are we grateful for the days God has given us and our loved ones?
How do I search for the stillness of spirit in the noise of everyday life?
How are you present and supportive of those around you who are experiencing new beginnings? How are you open to new beginnings?
How can we receive with resolute love, even while we may be struggling with fear, anger, apathy or hate?
How do we support one another's pursuit of simplicy or leaving simpler lives?
How do we let our experience of the Light in Meeting for Worship guide us in our daily lives?
In these troublig tmes, do I take time every day to center down and listen deeply to how I am being called to respond?
How do I rely upon my spirituality and my faith to get me through very trying times?
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