First Friends Quaker Meeting
@indyfirstfriends.bsky.social
3030 Kessler Blvd. East Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46220
office: 317.255.2485
www.indyfriends.org
office@indyfriends.org
Join us for Worship:
Sundays Unprogrammed: 9am
Sundays Semi-Programmed: 10:15am
Monday Mediation: 12:00pm
Wednesday Unprogrammed: 7pm
office: 317.255.2485
www.indyfriends.org
office@indyfriends.org
Join us for Worship:
Sundays Unprogrammed: 9am
Sundays Semi-Programmed: 10:15am
Monday Mediation: 12:00pm
Wednesday Unprogrammed: 7pm
It took THREE full carloads to pick up all the generous presents the people of First Friends donated to the Easterseals -Crossroads of Indiana families. Thank you for all your donations that provide a Merry Christmas to some very special families.
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It took THREE full carloads to pick up all the generous presents the people of First Friends donated to the Easterseals -Crossroads of Indiana families. Thank you for all your donations that provide a Merry Christmas to some very special families.
Join us! Sunday, Dec. 21 for a morning of traditions with our Children's Christmas Program and our Annual Christmas Tea. In-Person Worship will be at 10:15am and the Christmas Tea (and cookies) will follow worship. See you there!
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Join us! Sunday, Dec. 21 for a morning of traditions with our Children's Christmas Program and our Annual Christmas Tea. In-Person Worship will be at 10:15am and the Christmas Tea (and cookies) will follow worship. See you there!
You are invited to Christmas Caroling Sun., Dec. 7. At noon, we will meet for lunch at Puccini’s - Clearwater, 3944 E 82nd St.. After lunch, we will sing at 1:30 to Tom Price at Woodland Terrace, 689 Pro-Med Ln., Carmel (W 136th St./W. Smoky Row exit from N. Meridian). Then to two other families.
December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
You are invited to Christmas Caroling Sun., Dec. 7. At noon, we will meet for lunch at Puccini’s - Clearwater, 3944 E 82nd St.. After lunch, we will sing at 1:30 to Tom Price at Woodland Terrace, 689 Pro-Med Ln., Carmel (W 136th St./W. Smoky Row exit from N. Meridian). Then to two other families.
Today is GIVING TUESDAY! Take a moment and consider giving to First Friends or to one of our many funds. Just follow the link below. Thank you for considering First Friends on this Giving Tuesday. www.indyfriends.org/support
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December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Today is GIVING TUESDAY! Take a moment and consider giving to First Friends or to one of our many funds. Just follow the link below. Thank you for considering First Friends on this Giving Tuesday. www.indyfriends.org/support
You do not want to miss this year's Vespers at First Friends. The night will include all of our choirs, special musical guests, annual traditions, and a beautiful time for preparation as we "Come Into Christmas!" Join us Dec. 14th at 5:30pm and then stay for a special dinner in Fellowship Hall!
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
You do not want to miss this year's Vespers at First Friends. The night will include all of our choirs, special musical guests, annual traditions, and a beautiful time for preparation as we "Come Into Christmas!" Join us Dec. 14th at 5:30pm and then stay for a special dinner in Fellowship Hall!
We know it is going to be a cold day, but we hope you will join us for our annual Blue Christmas Worship (in-person) at 10:15am.
If you are concerned about the roads or weather this morning, you may want to tune into our online worship on YouTube (youtu.be/6D3b537fjvM?...).
Stay safe and warm.
If you are concerned about the roads or weather this morning, you may want to tune into our online worship on YouTube (youtu.be/6D3b537fjvM?...).
Stay safe and warm.
11-30-25 - Blue Christmas Service - Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting
YouTube video by First Friends
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November 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We know it is going to be a cold day, but we hope you will join us for our annual Blue Christmas Worship (in-person) at 10:15am.
If you are concerned about the roads or weather this morning, you may want to tune into our online worship on YouTube (youtu.be/6D3b537fjvM?...).
Stay safe and warm.
If you are concerned about the roads or weather this morning, you may want to tune into our online worship on YouTube (youtu.be/6D3b537fjvM?...).
Stay safe and warm.
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!
Did you know our pastor has a blog? All 9 messages from "The Beloved Community Through the Eyes of the S.P.I.C.E.S.+" series have been posted. We ended with lots of laughs by looking at the importance of Humor in the Beloved Community! Enjoy! 🤗 Check them out: threshingofthemind.blogspot.com
Threshing of the Mind
Speaking Truth to Power
threshingofthemind.blogspot.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Did you know our pastor has a blog? All 9 messages from "The Beloved Community Through the Eyes of the S.P.I.C.E.S.+" series have been posted. We ended with lots of laughs by looking at the importance of Humor in the Beloved Community! Enjoy! 🤗 Check them out: threshingofthemind.blogspot.com
It is almost time! Make sure you get these events on your calendar for the holidays and join us at First Friends!
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It is almost time! Make sure you get these events on your calendar for the holidays and join us at First Friends!
We had a nice turn out and discussion about “Conscientious Objection and Alternative Military Service” with Mike Kruse, of Unity Church and Kevin Francis from First Friends. Thanks to our M&C Committee for providing this opportunity.
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We had a nice turn out and discussion about “Conscientious Objection and Alternative Military Service” with Mike Kruse, of Unity Church and Kevin Francis from First Friends. Thanks to our M&C Committee for providing this opportunity.
Reposted by First Friends Quaker Meeting
"Every month, I take a day or two to stop and write personal thank you notes and emails to people who have made a difference in my life."
Citation: Bob Henry, 2022
Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends Meeting
Subscribe to the Daily Quaker Message at dailyquaker.com
Citation: Bob Henry, 2022
Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends Meeting
Subscribe to the Daily Quaker Message at dailyquaker.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Every month, I take a day or two to stop and write personal thank you notes and emails to people who have made a difference in my life."
Citation: Bob Henry, 2022
Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends Meeting
Subscribe to the Daily Quaker Message at dailyquaker.com
Citation: Bob Henry, 2022
Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends Meeting
Subscribe to the Daily Quaker Message at dailyquaker.com
Don’t be early for Meetjng for Worship! 😉
November 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Don’t be early for Meetjng for Worship! 😉
Sunday we return to our series on "Beloved Community" where this week we will look at it "Through the Eyes of Stewardship." Join us in-person at 10:15am or on YouTube or our Light Reflections Podcast.
October 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sunday we return to our series on "Beloved Community" where this week we will look at it "Through the Eyes of Stewardship." Join us in-person at 10:15am or on YouTube or our Light Reflections Podcast.
Another wonderful “Advocate for Witches” Sunday at First Friends! Thanks to our Connections Committee for helping us get to know each other with Connections Bingo in the fellowship hall following worship.
October 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Another wonderful “Advocate for Witches” Sunday at First Friends! Thanks to our Connections Committee for helping us get to know each other with Connections Bingo in the fellowship hall following worship.
Dust off your Witch Hat for Meeting for Worship and come learn it’s Quaker origins! Or feel free to wear a costume (especially kids) for it is “Advocate for Witches Sunday!” 9am Unprogrammed Worship and 10:15am Programmed Worship, or online at our YouTube Channel or Light Reflections Podcast!
October 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Dust off your Witch Hat for Meeting for Worship and come learn it’s Quaker origins! Or feel free to wear a costume (especially kids) for it is “Advocate for Witches Sunday!” 9am Unprogrammed Worship and 10:15am Programmed Worship, or online at our YouTube Channel or Light Reflections Podcast!
Conversation on Conscientious Objection and Alternative Service: On Sunday, November 9, Mike and Vicki Kruse, of Unity Church, will be our guests at worship and afterward in the fellowship hour.
October 24, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Conversation on Conscientious Objection and Alternative Service: On Sunday, November 9, Mike and Vicki Kruse, of Unity Church, will be our guests at worship and afterward in the fellowship hour.
Join us this Sunday for “Advocate for Witches Sunday!” Come learn about the origin of the witch’s hat 🧙♀️ and learn about Friends Lawerence and Cassandra Southwick! Remember to wear a witch hat or a costume (this is for all children and those who are children-at-heart -so that means everyone)! 🎃
October 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Join us this Sunday for “Advocate for Witches Sunday!” Come learn about the origin of the witch’s hat 🧙♀️ and learn about Friends Lawerence and Cassandra Southwick! Remember to wear a witch hat or a costume (this is for all children and those who are children-at-heart -so that means everyone)! 🎃
Since “Hope” was questioned in business meeting yesterday, we would love to hear where you find “hope” at First Friends! Leave your “glimmer of hope” below in the comments!
October 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Since “Hope” was questioned in business meeting yesterday, we would love to hear where you find “hope” at First Friends! Leave your “glimmer of hope” below in the comments!
Some of our Friends at the No Kings Rally in Indianapolis! #NoKings #nokingsdayprotest
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Some of our Friends at the No Kings Rally in Indianapolis! #NoKings #nokingsdayprotest
Join the Peace Church Coalition @ The No Kings Rally on October 18th!
Meet at 11:30 at the One America Building (northeast corner of Ohio and Capitol).
We will walk together as a peaceful coalition to the rally at the State House.
Bring peaceful signs!
Meet at 11:30 at the One America Building (northeast corner of Ohio and Capitol).
We will walk together as a peaceful coalition to the rally at the State House.
Bring peaceful signs!
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Join the Peace Church Coalition @ The No Kings Rally on October 18th!
Meet at 11:30 at the One America Building (northeast corner of Ohio and Capitol).
We will walk together as a peaceful coalition to the rally at the State House.
Bring peaceful signs!
Meet at 11:30 at the One America Building (northeast corner of Ohio and Capitol).
We will walk together as a peaceful coalition to the rally at the State House.
Bring peaceful signs!
Concert for Democracy! Join us!
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Concert for Democracy! Join us!
Reposted by First Friends Quaker Meeting
There will be Millions of Americans in the streets on Saturday for #NoKings Day!
Be one of them!
Let's make this a day of joy & hope & solidarity!
For my Naptown folks, I'll see you at the Statehouse on Saturday @ Noon!
Be one of them!
Let's make this a day of joy & hope & solidarity!
For my Naptown folks, I'll see you at the Statehouse on Saturday @ Noon!
October 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
There will be Millions of Americans in the streets on Saturday for #NoKings Day!
Be one of them!
Let's make this a day of joy & hope & solidarity!
For my Naptown folks, I'll see you at the Statehouse on Saturday @ Noon!
Be one of them!
Let's make this a day of joy & hope & solidarity!
For my Naptown folks, I'll see you at the Statehouse on Saturday @ Noon!
Join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, today!
“The Great Spirit is in all things. He is in the air we breathe. The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us. … That which we put into the ground she returns to us.”
—Big Thunder Wabanaki, Algonquin
“The Great Spirit is in all things. He is in the air we breathe. The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us. … That which we put into the ground she returns to us.”
—Big Thunder Wabanaki, Algonquin
October 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Join us in celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, today!
“The Great Spirit is in all things. He is in the air we breathe. The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us. … That which we put into the ground she returns to us.”
—Big Thunder Wabanaki, Algonquin
“The Great Spirit is in all things. He is in the air we breathe. The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us. … That which we put into the ground she returns to us.”
—Big Thunder Wabanaki, Algonquin
We had a successful Letter-Writing Campaign to encourage our Indiana Government to End the Death Penalty in Indiana!! Thank you to our Witness and Service Committee and Friends Jodie English and Jeff Goens.
October 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We had a successful Letter-Writing Campaign to encourage our Indiana Government to End the Death Penalty in Indiana!! Thank you to our Witness and Service Committee and Friends Jodie English and Jeff Goens.
Today is National Abolitionist for the Death Penalty Sunday!
As Quakers, we declare our unwavering opposition to capital punishment. Join us after worship at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall to help write letters to end the death penalty in Indiana.
As Quakers, we declare our unwavering opposition to capital punishment. Join us after worship at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall to help write letters to end the death penalty in Indiana.
October 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Today is National Abolitionist for the Death Penalty Sunday!
As Quakers, we declare our unwavering opposition to capital punishment. Join us after worship at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall to help write letters to end the death penalty in Indiana.
As Quakers, we declare our unwavering opposition to capital punishment. Join us after worship at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall to help write letters to end the death penalty in Indiana.