Third Haven Friends Meeting

About this church

Third Haven Friends Meeting gathers for unprogrammed Quaker worship Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at 405 South Washington Street in Easton. Worship begins in silence as soon as the first person enters. There is no clergy-led liturgy: attenders wait together for inward guidance, and someone may stand to offer a brief message if they discern it is meant for the whole meeting. After about an hour, a handshake closes worship, followed by reflections, joys and concerns, visitor welcomes, and announcements.

The meeting belongs to Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and Friends General Conference and grounds its practice in the belief that there is “that of God” in every person. Its testimonies emphasize simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. During the school year, children join the first fifteen minutes of Sunday worship, then attend First Day School for Quaker stories, nature, reflection, and service; classes are usually upstairs without an elevator, and families can request accommodation. The 1684 meetinghouse, begun in 1682 with hand-hewn timbers, is described as Maryland’s oldest documented building and has welcomed Quakers including William Penn and John Woolman. Sunday childcare is available. Arriving before the hour helps preserve the gathered silence.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, times, childcare and Quaker overview · Official silent-worship guide, arrival, vocal ministry and closing · Official Quaker essentials page, beliefs, testimonies and affiliation · Official First Day School page, ages, format, season and accessibility

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