Flushing Friends Meeting

Who We Are

The Birthplace of Religious Freedom

The Old Quaker Meeting House has been used by Flushing Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends as a house of worship for more than 300 years. The house remains today much as when it was first built, with dark, warm floorboards, simple benches and hand-hewn timber ceiling beams. To step across the threshold is to leave the present behind and to enter a profoundly sacred space seasoned by centuries of devotion. To those who visit, the Meeting House is a peaceful reminder of an eventful and historic past.

Worship at Flushing Meeting takes places weekly every First Day (Sunday) and is unprogrammed. Friends sit in expectant waiting for the promptings of spirit. Vocal ministry may be offered by anyone as led. Messages are generally brief and Friends are encouraged to leave ample space between messages.

All are welcome to worship with us every First Day (Sunday) at 11:00 A.M. Tours of the historic meeting house and graveyard take place 12:00 P.M. every First Day or by appointment two weeks in advance. For more information, visit us at http://flushingfriends.org/.

Programs
Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Yoga/Meditation, Adult Education

Denomination
Quaker

Size
Small

Language
English

Founded
1657

Contact

Phone

(929) 251-4301

Website

http://flushingfriends.org

Our Services

Service Times

Sunday

10:00am - Reading Group
11:00am - Worship
12:00pm - Tours & Fellowship

What to Expect

What are services like?
Worship at Flushing Meeting takes places weekly every First Day (Sunday) and is unprogrammed. Friends sit in expectant waiting for the promptings of spirit. Vocal ministry may be offered by anyone as led. Messages are generally brief and Friends are encouraged to leave ample space between messages.

What is the community like?
Flushing Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends is located in one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States of America. Downtown Flushing is a regional transportation hub that is home to an international business community as well as numerous houses of worship representing faith practices from around the world. We have been a proud part of Flushing (see Quaker History) and invite you to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic community. There are many ways you can participate in Flushing Meeting: take part in our weekly Meetings for Worship, Study Group, First Day School, Business Meetings, New York Quarterly Meeting, New York Yearly Meeting, the Peace & Social Action Committee and other committees.

What if I'm not a Christian?
All are welcome!

Leadership

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John Choe
Co-Clerk

As Executive Director of the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce, I empower local residents and entrepreneurs with innovative strategies that identify and leverage resources, advocate for policy reforms, and create economic opportunities for a strong, diverse, and sustainable community.