As a Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker), Charlotte Friends Meeting seeks to:
be guided by Spirit, individually and collectively;
foster a caring, welcoming, and inclusive fellowship;
deepen our experience of Quaker worship, faith, and practice;
broaden our understanding of Quaker
history and principles;and strengthen our service and witness
in the broader world.
Meeting for Worship (*hybrid)
Sundays at 10:00am ET
VIRTUALLY
Click here to request our Zoom link
(The link will be sent via email)
IN-PERSON
at our meetinghouse
at
570 Rocky River Rd West,
Charlotte, NC
(in the University City area)
*Hybrid Meeting for Worship = virtual AND in-person TOGETHER using Zoom.
First Day (Sunday) Schedule
10:00am - Meeting for Worship
10:15am - First Day School (Young Friends)
11:00am - Announcements
11:15am - Fellowship (in-person)
11:45am - Forum (Quaker Education/Discussion)
Forum Schedule
2/8 - Reflecting on the Spiritual Condition of the Meeting
2/15 - Nominating Committee
2/22 - New Year Beginnings
3/1 - Eileen Flanagan - Non-violent Direct Action
3/8 - Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
3/15 - The Experience of Quaker Worship
3/22 - Retreat on Community Building (in-person ONLY)
3/29 - FCNL Priorities
4/5 - Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
Note:
All events
(Meetings for Worship, Forums)
are hybrid
unless otherwise noted.
Quaker Basics Series (Thursdays in February & March)
Our eight-week Quaker Basics series will highlight Quaker beliefs and practices. We will meet Thursday evenings February through March, 7 – 8 pm via the CFM Zoom link. (Dates: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 & 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26)
Attend all or just a few; no registration necessary.
Questions? Contact Anne VanNewkirk annevan1@bellsouth.net
Need the Zoom link? Email us at charlottefriendsmeetingnc@gmail.com
Topics:
1. Historical Origins of Quakers
2. Quaker Beliefs
3. Decision Making
4. Testimonies
5. Range of Beliefs
6. Wider Body of Friends
7. Leadings and Discernment
8. Clearness Committees and Membership
This Quaker Basics series is under the care of Ministry & Counsel.
Directions to
Charlotte Friends Meetinghouse
We are located near UNCC in the “University City” area, on Rocky River Rd. between N. Tryon St. and Old Concord Rd (and East WT Harris Blvd).
Located at:
570 Rocky River Rd, West
Charlotte, NC
Current Service Projects:
Donate your used postage stamps (look for the marked bucket in the library). The stamps will be sent to the Quaker Missions Stamp Project. Right Sharing of World Resources will receive proceeds from the sale of these used stamps.
Right Share of World Resources - https://rswr.org
Postage Stamp Drive
Quakers in the News
“Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset - cope with - a noisy world” — AP News article, 10/31/2025
“A group of Quaker congregations sued the Department of Homeland Security for changing a policy that prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from carrying out operations in so-called “sensitive locations” such as houses of worship, playgrounds, schools and hospitals without approval from supervisors.”
— NBC News Article (1/27/2025)
Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia, PA
In May 2025, numerous Friends participated in Quaker Walk to Washington 2025. They walked from Flushing, NY to Washington DC. “From May 4th to 22nd, we trekked 300 miles to deliver our faith’s message to this government: that God-given human rights exist before & beyond US Citizenship.”
More details can be found on their website: Quaker Walk to Washington 2025
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) objects to unjust orders on immigration and border policy. “FCNL remains resolute in its conviction to unite communities and legislators to champion fair migration policies.”
- Article by Timothy McHugh
RESOURCES
Meeting for Worship
Many more videos can be found at
Note: The speakers in the Quakerspeak videos share their own unique experiences with and understanding of Quakerism. What they share does not reflect the experiences/understanding of all of who identify as Quaker. Quakerism is a very diverse faith tradition.