Hockessin Friends Meeting

About this church

Hockessin Friends Meeting in Hockessin, Delaware, is part of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and gathers for Meeting for Worship every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. at the meetinghouse on Old Wilmington Road. Worship is held in silence. Those present listen for "that of God" within and speak only when led to do so, and anyone may offer a message. Friends usually pause between messages, and the end of worship is marked by shaking hands or greeting one another. The meeting describes Quakerism as rooted in Christianity and focused on lived experience of the Divine rather than on creeds.

Children's First Day School meets weekly at 10:30 a.m., with teachers guiding children and teens. Young people sometimes join the last 5 to 15 minutes of worship, and childcare is provided for children pre-K and younger. Adult First Day School meets on the last Sundays of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the library and on Zoom, and takes a break in July. Past topics include Friendly Bible studies, articles from Friends Journal, and general queries. The meeting also holds a monthly Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business, which begins with a period of silence. The meetinghouse has parking, wheelchair access and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Newcomers can use the contact form on the website, and visitors should confirm times on the calendar page before attending.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Worship time, address, phone, First Day School, accessibility · Quaker faith, worship, children's and adult programs · Calendar of worship, business meeting, and classes

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