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First Friends is a thriving, progressive Quaker Meeting in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. We consider ourselves a loving, inclusive, joyous gathering of people, seeking to know Truth under the leadership of God’s Spirit. All are welcome no matter race, age, cultural background, sexual orientation and identity, marital status, physical and mental ability, family structure, or economic circumstance. Our hope is that through this worship experience you will discover our faith community is unlike any other, where silent meditation is as important as the spoken word, where we emphasize the importance of one’s personal encounter with the Divine, and where we seek to support one another as we discover Truth together. Now, we invite you to center down and enter this virtual worship space with us.
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- 4 days ago26 min
7-26-26 "Change, Conflict, and Trust" - Tom Rockwell
We welcome Tom Rockwell as our guest speaker this morning! Tom is the Associate Superintendent of Western Yearly Meeting. He lives in Richmond with his wife Jade (Director of FWCC's Quaker Connect program) their three-year-old daughter Aggie, Jade's son Sol, a Cuban refugee family, and Tom's dad Bill. Tom and Jade also Co-pastor at West Elkton Friends Meeting. In their free time, Tom is running for State Representative in District 56 and Jade is running for Township Trustee of Wayne Township.Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
7-19-26 "A Reflection on the Nature of God" - Megan Alderman
We are grateful to Megan Alderman for be our guest speaker this morning! Megan is a member of First Friends. She is a pathologist by day, mom and grassroots organizer by night. When she's not peering through a microscope or trying to make the world a little better, you'll find her crocheting, meditating, reading, or huddled over board and card games with her family.A Convinced Quaker with a curiosity about Buddhism, Megan loves big questions, good conversations, cozy crafts, and finding the connections that bring people together. She believes empathy, humor, and a little bit of persistence can go a long way. Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago18 min
7-12-26 "A Crafted Life" - Rachel Doll O'Mahoney
Many thanks to Rachel Doll O'Mahoney for giving the message this morning! Rachel pastors at Valley Mills Friends Meeting in Indianapolis and also serves as a spiritual director, accompanying people through conversations about faith, life, and paying attention to God's presence. She is passionate about helping people encounter God with honesty, curiosity, and hope. Rachel lives in Indianapolis with her spouse and their four children. First Friends holds a special place in Rachel's story. It was the first Quaker meeting she attended, where she quietly explored Quaker worship by joining online, slipping into unprogrammed worship, or sitting in the back before making a quick exit. Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago17 min
7-5-26 "Where Is the Line?" - Jeff Goens
Please note this is a recording of the sermon given at Meeting for Worship on Sunday, 6/21. Today we welcome our own Jeff Goens, who is giving the morning message! Jeff lives in Carmel, Indiana and has been a member of Indianapolis First Friends Meeting for over 20 years. He is an attorney with a passion for software startup companies, travel, and an advocate for abolition of the death penalty. When not working or on the road, he plays saxophone in various jazz and classical ensembles and loves working in his garden. Many thanks to Jeff!Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 28, 202614 min
6-28-26 "Encourage One Another in Love"
Today we give our thanks to Kelly Kellum for giving the sermon! Kelly has served as General Secretary of Friends United Meeting since 2018, helping strengthen connections and coordinate ministry among Friends worldwide. Before this role, he spent 28 years in pastoral ministry and also served as a Stewardship Consultant with Everence Financial Services. Kelly has held leadership positions with both Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas and Friends United Meeting. He and his wife, Kathleen Hartney, have been married for more than 34 years and enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, and gathering with family and friends. A member of High Point Friends Meeting, Kelly also enjoys woodworking and continues to pursue the craft with enthusiasm and patience. Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 21, 202644 min
6-21-26 "Maintaining the Integrity of the Vision"
Please note this is a recording of the sermon given at Meeting for Worship last Sunday, 6/14. Many thanks to Chris Lindley, our guest speaker! Chris is a recorded minister in Western Yearly Meeting and has been pastor of Friends of Jesus Fellowship (Newberry) for 35 years and now also pastor at Blue River for four and a half years. He has Lindley roots in each meeting. He is also a high school social studies teacher of 34 years at Paoli High School. Married to Michelle, they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 14, 202616 min
6-14-26 "Injecting Love into Our Civilization"
**Please note this is a reupload from 6-8-25.Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 7, 202618 min
6-7-26 "Come Join the Symphony!" - Eric Baker
Many thanks to our own Eric Baker for giving the message today! Eric is a convinced Quaker, wandering into First Friends for the first time in 2012, having grown up in a conservative, Evangelical environment. In addition to his role as marketing coordinator for the financial advisory firm The Wellington Group, Eric is an active musician, performing at venues around Indianapolis. He’s served as First Friends’ music director since 2016. Staff:Senior Pastor - Bob HenryAssociate Pastor - Beth HenricksDirector of Christian Education - Chrissy SommerMusic/Choir Director & Pianist - Eric BakerIf you're enjoying these virtual worship services and feel led to give financial support to Indianapolis First Friends please visit https://www.indyfriends.org/support.Website: https://www.indyfriends.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Indyfriends/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indyfirstfriends/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyfirstfriends.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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First Friends is a thriving, progressive Quaker Meeting in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. We consider ourselves a loving, inclusive, joyous gathering of people, seeking to know Truth under the leadership of God’s Spirit. All are welcome no matter race, age, cultural background, sexual orientation and identity, marital status, physical and mental ability, family structure, or economic circumstance. Our hope is that through this worship experience you will discover our faith community is unlike any other, where silent meditation is as important as the spoken word, where we emphasize the importance of one’s personal encounter with the Divine, and where we seek to support one another as we discover Truth together. Now, we invite you to center down and enter this virtual worship space with us.
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