Contact & Location for Bethesda Friends Meeting
Service Times for Bethesda Friends Meeting
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship
Programs & Ministries at Bethesda Friends Meeting
About Bethesda Friends Meeting
Bethesda Friends Meeting is a Quaker congregation that gathers for worship every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Sidwell Friends Lower School in Bethesda, Maryland. The meeting welcomes both in-person and virtual participation via Zoom. As members of the Religious Society of Friends, they center their faith around five core testimonies: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality, believing that everyone is equally precious to God regardless of age, ability, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or economic status. The meeting offers childcare for infants through pre-K, First Day School religious education for children in grades K-8, and various adult religious education programs throughout the school year. Beyond weekly worship, Bethesda Friends engages actively in social justice work, environmental stewardship, and community outreach, including support for local initiatives like Food Justice DMV and the Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival.
First-Time Visitor Info for Bethesda Friends Meeting
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Quaker Meeting for Worship typically features silent meditation with vocal ministry from members as they feel moved to speak, lasting approximately one hour. Visitor Tips: Visitors are urged to arrive a little early to get settled; refreshments and fellowship follow worship at 12:15 p.m., with a monthly potluck lunch.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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