Rahway and Plainfield Friends Meeting
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We are the Plainfield Friends, also known as Quakers. We have been in Plainfield since the 1700s, and changed as the community has changed. Today we are a continuing faith community. Our basic belief is that every person has that of God within. This shapes our faith and our social witness. We believe it is important to practice and nourish both. Thus we hold worship services, and we take action upon the world to advocate for just treatment of all.
Quakers in the twenty-first century adopt contemporary lifestyles much as other mainstream faith communities. The “Quaker” of the Quaker Oats box is a historical image that is dated by 150 years. Our spiritual community has no association with the brand or manufacturer. Today in most Quaker congregations (we call them meetings) most members and attenders are people who were not born Quaker. We offer a faith and social witness that is open to seekers.
Meeting Times
Meeting for Worship
Sunday 10:30 AM
Sunday (First Day) School
10:30 AM
Fellowship following worship
11:30 AM
Potluck every first Sunday
11:30 AM
What's New
People are thinking deeply about what they believe and still have questions. Some people claim they are
spiritual but not religious. Podcasts are built around the idea of deconstructing faith. Unfortunately, it’s
a lonely path. Support is hard to find for those who are questioning what they have been taught. Online
communities provide some support but not in person spiritual community.
There will be a potluck this coming first day at the conclusion of meeting on August 7th. It will begin at approximately 11:45.
Please join us! All are welcome!
Quaker's use Advices and Queries from our Faith and Practice to help inform and guide us.
Advice and Query #7
Be aware of the spirit of God at work in the ordinary activities and experience of your daily life. Spiritual learning continues throughout life, and often in unexpected ways. There is inspiration to be found all around us, in the natural world, in the sciences and arts, in our work and friendships, in our sorrows as well as in our joys. Are you open to new light, from whatever source it may come? Do you approach new ideas with discernment?
Quaker's use Advices and Queries from our Faith and Practice to help inform and guide us.
Advice and Query #6
Do you work gladly with other religious groups in the pursuit of common goals?
While remaining faithful to Quaker insights, try to enter imaginatively into the life and witness of other communities of faith, creating together the bonds of friendship.
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