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  • An empty room with rows of green and brown cushioned chairs, large windows showing trees outside, and a patterned rug on a wooden floor.

    Meeting for Worship

    10:30am - 11:30am In-Person & Online

    225 E Grand Ave, New Haven, CT 06513

    First Day School & child care available

    Third Sundays: Worship ends at 11:00am for Meeting for Business. All welcome.

    Unable to make it to one of our in-person locations? Email us to request the Zoom link for virtual worship.

    Off-street parking available. If lot is full, parking is available along East Grand Avenue.

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  • Living room with beige sofa, three chairs with colorful cushions, large windows showing autumn trees outside, hardwood floor, sunlight streaming in.

    Joining us for the first time?

    Our community welcomes people of any age, religious background, race, education, nationality, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or economic circumstance.

    Our mission is to act together for an equitable, sustainable, and peaceful world. 

    What to Expect
  • A rainbow flag with the word 'PEACE' hangs on a wall above a wooden sideboard with a vase of white flowers and informational pamphlets.

    Children’s Program & First Day School

    10:30am - 11:30am

    Children of all ages are welcome at New Haven Friends Meeting. Children join adults in Meeting for Worship at 10:30am, then gather downstairs with teachers at 10:45am.

    On (usually) the first Sunday of each month, First Day School explores Quaker teachings, history, and values. On other Sundays, we offer free play with toys, games, and activities. Professional childcare for infants and toddlers is available throughout the year.

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Accessibility & FAQs

We strive to make New Haven Friends Meeting welcoming and accessible to all. If you have questions about accessibility or need special accommodations, please contact us at nhquakers@gmail.com.

  • Off-street parking available. If lot is full, parking is available along East Grand Avenue.

  • The Meetinghouse is accessible. We have accessible parking in the lot next door, with ramps to both our upper and lower levels. An accessible bathroom is located on the lower level.

    During meeting, we use a microphone to ensure all members can hear, including those on Zoom.

  • Meeting begins at 10:30am. It is expected that all should be seated in the Meetinghouse by that time. If you arrive after 10:30am, we ask that you remain in our library until 10:45am, at which time all who arrive late can enter so as not to disturb the meeting. There will be signs guiding you.

  • Email us at nhquakers@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

  • Children are welcome at all ages. We offer professional childcare for infants and toddlers, and First Day School for older children. Children can also stay in worship with you if you prefer.

  • Come as you are, there is no dress code. Shirt and shoes are required per health code.

  • No. Quakers hold diverse beliefs. Some center their faith on Jesus, while others draw from many spiritual traditions or none at all. What unites us is the practice of listening together in silence. All are welcome.

  • Whatever feels right to you. Some pray, some meditate, some reflect, and some simply sit and breathe. There's no right way to be in the silence.

  • No. Most people sit in silence. If you're new, we encourage you to simply listen and observe. There's no pressure or expectation to speak.

  • Masks are optional. However, if you're feeling unwell, we ask that you stay home and join us via Zoom to help keep our community healthy.

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