Kennett Friends Meeting
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As Friends, we are guided by our belief that there is that of God in every person, and thus our belief in human equality. Kennett Friends Meeting recognizes that we have been slow to understand how the legacy of slavery and continuing systemic racism devalue all Black people and damage Black communities. As a privileged group, we are awakening to a deeper awareness of the ways we have participated, both consciously and unconsciously, in the system of White Supremacy resulting in racism and oppression. We are called to actively acknowledge, bring to light, and abolish structures, institutions, language, and thought processes which support the profound injustice of White Supremacy. We affirm that Black lives matter and we support the Black Lives Matter movement.
We know that now is a time for action. We pledge to continue educating ourselves, to examine Quaker institutions and literature, to work with community organizations and anti-racist movements, and to engage our government representatives in ongoing efforts to confront and eradicate White Supremacy. We pledge our resources in support of these efforts.
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The Worship Room at Kennett Friends Meeting will be open from 7-8 PM each Thursday for a community gathering for Meeting for Worship for Peace. We will gather in silence.
Come join us in shared time together for reflection on peace for the world community, aligning with a higher consciousness for the greater good.
Worship & Ministry has created a guideline schedule for adult discussions at 9:30am.
• First Sunday: Query for that month discussion or a time for a Called Meeting.
• Second Sunday: Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
• Third Sunday: Quakerism and Quaker related issues or a Called Meeting.
• Fourth Sunday: Systemic Racism; White Privilege; Housing.
• Fifth Sunday: Barbara Clarke presents a Quaker Woman
Meeting Times
Adult Discussion
9:30 A.M. Sunday
Meeting for Worship
11 A.M. Sunday
Worship is usually preceded by a short period of singing or inspirational reading at 10:45 A.M.
On the last Sunday of June, July and August, Meeting for Worship is at 9 A.M. at historic Old Kennett Meeting.
Kennett Meeting Calendar
What's New
Follow this link to the pdf of the reading on Vocal Ministry shared with us by Chip Thomas. He will be leading our 9:30 am disucssion on Sunday, Nov. 15. Read, join the discussion, and enjoy!
We are pleased to announce that we have resumed in-person Meeting for Worship on Sunday at 11 AM. Additionally we are holding virtual meetings during Meeting for Worship. Please see the calendar for events at the Meetinghouse.
The building is available for use under strict COVID-19 gathering guidelines and eeach group will be expected to complete the Guidelines for Gathering developed by Kennett Friends medeting.
Contact the administrator of this site for more informaiton.
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, following the guidance of the CDC with regional and state health agencies, Kennett Friends Meeting had decided to close the Meetinghouse. Be healthy
Sunday, January 19th we will all meet at Mill Creek Friends for programming and Worship.
The schedule is available online here: http://westernquarterquakers.org/event/quarterly-meeting-at-mill-creek/
The morning program is for all ages, and everyone is welcome for lunch afterwards.
There will be no childcare or programming at Kennett Friends on Quarterly Meeting days.
All welcome to our 9:30 discussion on Quaker values and the holidays. How can the testimonies help us through difficult family interactions? Where can we find simplicity during a season so consumed with "stuff"? Bring your questions, as well as your insights.
Thursday, November 21st, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mark your calendar — bring a friend and join us!
Shop local for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, support local artisans.
— Jewelry and ornaments
— Knitwear and textiles
— Ceramics and stained glass
— Handmade herbal teas and candles
— Stationery and home decor
— Wooden whimsies and felted wool
— Gourd collectibles and artwork
— Chocolate bark and local honey
— Henna painting
Worship with us!
Adult Discussion
9:30 A.M. Sunday
Meeting for Worship
11 A.M. Sunday
Worship is usually preceded by a short period of singing or inspirational reading at 10:45 A.M.
On the last Sunday of June, July and August, Meeting for Worship is at 9 A.M. at historic Old Kennett Meeting.