Philadelphia Yearly Meeting - Old Haverford Monthly Meeting

Old Haverford Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

235 E Eagle Rd,
Havertown PA 19083

Clerk: Steve Loughin
Co-Clerk: Ken Snyder
Forum: 10:00 AM Sundays
Worship: 11:00 AM Sundays
First Day School: 11:00 AM Sundays
Meeting Phone: 610-789-3340
Meeting Caretaker:
J. Freeborn,
610-789-9066

Directions

Old Haverford Friends Meeting, Founded 1683 (23K)

Forum Schedule

An interesting series of forums is presented to stimulate spiritual growth and discussion of Friends testimonies and concerns. Topics vary and range from Quaker Faith and Practice, to Peace, to Friends and the Bible, to everyday concerns such as Parenting, Schooling, Aging, and so forth. Please check out the schedule and join us!

First Day School

Old Haverford has a lively and active First Day (Sunday) School program (11:00 AM) with many young fFriends attending each week. Click here to learn more.

Peace and Concerns

Old Haverford shares with Friends everywhere, the Peace Testimony, and works toward peace and justice in our community, our nation, and our world. For details click our peace-link. Also, visit NotMyWar.com.

Worship

Worship at Old Haverford is unprogrammed, silent Meeting for Worship. We sit in expectant silence and listen for that of God within. Click here for more information.

Library

Old Haverford's Library includes a large number of books for both children and adults on a number of topics centered around Quaker Testimonies, History, Worship, and also general interest titles in areas such as Peace and Social Concerns, Spirituality, Bible Studies, Children's Literature, and other topics. Many thanks to Ellie Knickman for preparing this searchable listing of our collection!

Bible Study

On the second and fourth Sunday of each month (Sept.-May) interested Friends meet to discuss selected passages from the Scriptures. Monthly topics are posted on the Old Haverford Calendar..

Fellowship

On the third Sunday of each month (Sept.-May) Old Haverford serves light refreshments after Meeting for Worship, to encourage Friends and new attenders to get to know one another, and share in the fellowship of our spiritual community. From time to time we also host pot luck suppers, pancake breakfasts, and so on. Check the schedule to find out more.

History

Welsh Quakers first settled in Haverford in 1682, and the Meeting -- founded in 1683 -- is the oldest house of worship in Delaware County. Click here to read a brief account of the history of the meeting. A list of persons buried in our burial ground is available here.

Community Outreach

Outreach takes many forms at Old Haverford. Each month, many pounds of donated canned food are taken to the Delaware County Food Bank to help those in need. In order to make our community more aware of Old Haverford, we also host Coffeehouse events -- Upcoming are the Philadelphia Mandolin Ensemble on Feb 17th 2007 and the Run of the Mill String Band on Mar 17th 2007. In addition, the Meeting hosts various community groups, like Girl Scouts, Havertown School Night Classes, and La Leche League meetings.

How to get to Old Haverford Meeting

via Public Transportation

From Philadelphia or Norristown, take the SEPTA Route 100 light rail service (Norristown High Speed Line), to the Wynnewood Road stop. Disembark at this station. This station is at the intersection of Eagle and Haverford Roads. Eagle road has a bridge that crosses over the Route 100 tracks. Walk west by southwest, along Eagle road for 800 yards. At the top of the hill you will see St. Denis church on the right and Old Haverford Meeting will be just beyond St. Denis Lane on the LEFT.

from Wayne or the Rte 30 Exit of I-476:

Take US Route 30 (Lancaster Ave) east into Rosemont, turn RIGHT onto Count Line Road. County Line becomes Haverford Road. Proceed east on Haverford Road past Haverford College. At the 4th traffic light past the college, turn RIGHT onto Eagle Road. Proceed over bridge and up the hill, past St. Denis cemetery. 100 feet past traffic light at St. Denis Lane, turn LEFT into Old Haverford Meeting at 231 East Eagle Road (opposite Merwood Lane).

from Philadelphia

Take Walnut Street west to dead-end at 63rd Street. Turn RIGHT onto 63rd Street north. Proceed to intersection with Haverford Avenue (6th major intersection) and turn LEFT onto Haverford Ave. Proceed west on Haverford Ave. After 1.5 mi you will cross City Ave, where Haverford Ave. becomes Haverford Road. Proceed west on Haverford Road 2 miles past City Ave, to the intersection of Haverford and Eagle Rd (on left side) and Wynnewood Rd (on right side). There will be a SEPTA Route 100 Rail Station (Wynnewood Road) on your left. At this intersection, turn LEFT onto Eagle Road. Proceed over bridge and up hill, past St. Denis cemetery. 100 feet past traffic light at St. Denis Lane, turn LEFT into Old Haverford Meeting at 231 East Eagle Road (opposite Merwood Lane).

from Broomall or the Rte 3 Exit of I-476

Take Route 3 (West Chester Pike) east toward Philadelphia. Beyond the interchange for Interstate-476, there will be two traffic lights. The first will be for Lawrence Road southbound, and the second will be for Lawrence Road northbound. At the second of these traffic lights, turn LEFT onto Lawrence Road, and proceed north. At the next traffic light, turn LEFT onto Eagle Road. Proceed approximately 9/10ths of a mile to Old Haverford Meeting on RIGHT.

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