Gainesville Quakers
" . . . walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone . . . "
George Fox
You are welcome here. Join us for worship.
Quakers, such as those at Gainesville Meeting, make up a small percentage of Friends around the world. Today, unprogrammed Friends collaborate with Friends from all branches of Quakerism.
Quakers who worship in unprogrammed meetings share a way of life, not a set of beliefs. We believe that there is “that of God” in everyone. We seek to experience God directly, within ourselves and in our relationships with others and the world around us. We meet together for worship in local meetings which are inclusive and open to all. Quakerism is a way of life built upon values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship, rather than a written set of beliefs. Quakers have a long-held commitment to putting their faith into direct action in the world.
Quaker meetings offer a place where people can find a real sense of community and are free to challenge, question and explore their own beliefs, values and ideas. Many Quakers describe it as a spiritual home – a place of deep connections; a group of people bound together by an awareness of the sacred in all things and a desire to change the world for the better.
UPDATE: 3/24/2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we will not be meeting in person for worship. Virtual worship using the ZOOM platform is available beginning 3/29/2020. Request additional details by email using the CONTACT EMAIL link in the panel to the right.
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Gainesville Friends Meeting encourages use of the Meetinghouse for activities that are consistent with Quaker testimonies and values.
3/24/2020: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak the Meetinghouse is closed.
During the COVID-19 health crisis, many regularly scheduled meetings are being held virtually. To obtain links:
Third Sunday afternoon
Peace and Social Concerns and Earth Care Committees
email Gail Stallings: [email protected]
Tuesday Lunch (every Tuesday noon - 1 pm)
Sunday Meeting for Worship (11 am)
use the CONTACT US button at the right
The Earth Care and Peace and Social Concerns Committees are now publishing a newsletter. The newsletter can be found under the RESOURCES tab.
Meeting Times
Gainesville Quaker Meeting
Meeting for Worship: First Day (Sunday) 11:00 am
First Day School: First Day 11:15 am
Fellowship: First Day 12:00 pm
Meeting for Worship for Business: Second First Day of the Month: 12:45 pm
Clerk: Jean Larson
What's New

With sorrow we announce the death of Phil Haisley. Born Apr.14, 1934, Phil grew up in Marion, Indiana. His first job was as Quaker minister to two small churches. At 19, he married his 16-year-old girlfriend.
This page includes various resources related to non-violent action. It includes videos, books, workshops, articles and other things that may relate to aspects of non-violent direct action.
This page will have various things that the Meeting community wishes to share: writing, poetry, art, whatever.
This article was published in the Independent Florida Alligator on August 17, 2020 (The link is below.)
Gainesville civil rights activist shares her perspective on activism today
Jean Chalmers wouldn’t say her age.
“It’s intrusive, and it serves no purpose,” she said.
She doesn’t want her words to be disregarded or their importance diminished, and labeling women with their age does just that, she said.
During the COVID-19 health crisis, many regularly scheduled meetings are being held virtually. To obtain links:
Third Sunday afternoon
Peace and Social Concerns and Earth Care Committees
email Gail Stallings: [email protected]
Tuesday Lunch (every Tuesday noon - 1 pm)
Sunday Meeting for Worship (11 am)
use the CONTACT US button at the right