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Gathering Times

Sundays: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. — meeting for worship (except as noted below).
Note: Activities for children available during the 11:00 a.m. meeting only.

Wednesdays: 12:00 p.m. mid-week meeting for worship.

Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. mid-week meeting for worship on Zoom.

Special schedule on the first Sunday each month: 10:15 a.m. — once each month we meet to discuss the spiritual and practical business of the community (hence the term “monthly meeting”). There is no 11:00 a.m. meeting for worship on the first Sunday of the month.

Covid Protocols

Masks are optional in our buildings and on our grounds, except for designated areas in the Meeting House.

Join Us on Zoom

ZOOM MEETING ACTIVITIES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY

9am and 11am Meetings for Worship on First Days, and Meetings for Worship for Business

From the Internet:  https://zoom.us/j/196138896?pwd=V0Jtb1VqbVo5cW9NM2hYNW9kK1F4Zz09

Phone call in #: 301.715.8592

Meeting ID: 196 138 896, Password: 021789

6:30pm Virtual Potluck on Fifth Days and 7:30pm Meeting for Worship

From the Internet:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87919885442?pwd=TUlhcWluSmM4RjUrdEt2c2xmS2dZUT09

Bible Study on Second & Fourth First Days at 9am

From the Internet:  https://zoom.us/j/525609141?pwd=ZTVIL1o3TnMwUTNJOE4vL1ZFWHhEdz09

Phone call-in #:  301.715.8592

Meeting ID: 525 609 141,  Password: 712202

What to Expect

What can I expect worshiping with Sandy Spring Quakers?

“Meeting for worship” is the Quaker name for our religious services. We do not have clergy. Instead, we all minister to each other, holding this responsibility equally. We sit silently in an unadorned Meeting House or other space, waiting for the “still small voice” of God. When someone feels moved to speak, they stand and deliver a message.

How long is meeting for worship?

Generally, meetings last about one hour. Meeting ends when one Friend, designated in advance, shakes hands with a neighbor. This breaks the silence and Friends greet each other. Each meeting for worship is a unique experience.

Can I bring my children to Meeting?

All children are welcome at meetings for worship. Child care is offered every Sunday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. for infants and toddlers. Parents are welcome to keep children (especially infants) with them in meeting. Please do not leave young children unattended.

First Day School (Sunday School) is available during 10:30 a.m. meeting for worship. First Day School is generally held outside (weather permitting); children join Meeting for Worship around 11:45 for the last 15 minutes of worship. First Day School classes begin in September and run every Sunday through mid-June, with some exceptions.

How can I be more involved in the Meeting?

The Sandy Spring Meeting invites you to get involved and feel part of the community. There are many ways to do this:

  • Volunteer at Meeting. Help set up or clean up for weekly coffee hour, assist with First Day School or other events, or help maintain Meeting grounds, among other things.

  • Friendly Eights. Groups of about eight Friends gather regularly for meals and fellowship. This is a great way to get to know a few people in the Meeting.

  • Social Action Groups. Join or start a group addressing Meeting concerns such as social justice, peace, and the environment.

  • Seeker Sessions. Gatherings to introduce and explore Quakerism. Both new and experienced Friends are welcome. Dates and times are announced in advance.

  • Study Groups. Join or start a long-term group. Bible study, Quaker topics, and spirituality groups are available and ongoing.

  • Committees. Join a committee to help with the work of the Meeting, and make new friends.

 

 

 

Directions

Just off Route 108 at the traffic light by the old Sandy Spring Bank building and the Passion Bakery.