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.
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!
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!
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.
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!
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.
Today is World Mental Health Day which aims to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage discussions about mental health issues. How are you doing this day?
October 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Today is World Mental Health Day which aims to promote mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage discussions about mental health issues. How are you doing this day?
October 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy World Quaker Day, Friends!
October 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Happy World Quaker Day, Friends!
Today we are celebrating International Day of Nonviolence! What can you do today, to bring peace ✌🏽 to your community?
October 2, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today we are celebrating International Day of Nonviolence! What can you do today, to bring peace ✌🏽 to your community?
Not only is this coming Sunday, 🎉World Quaker Day🎉, but we are also going to explore the Beloved Community Through the Eyes of Integrity, the fourth installment of this message series. Join us in-person, on YouTube, and our Light Reflections Podcast at 10:15am on Sunday.
October 1, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Not only is this coming Sunday, 🎉World Quaker Day🎉, but we are also going to explore the Beloved Community Through the Eyes of Integrity, the fourth installment of this message series. Join us in-person, on YouTube, and our Light Reflections Podcast at 10:15am on Sunday.