London Grove Friends Meeting was established in 1714 and we will celebrate our 300th Anniversary next year – 2014! Over the centuries our meeting and members have developed our faith and practice and created a wide network of bonds with our local communities and across the world.
Our meetinghouse and grounds are lovingly cared for and regularly used for worship, meeting functions, family celebrations, weddings, community events, recitals and more. Our grounds are also home to a precious 400+ year old white oak tree, known as the London Grove Oak. This is one of the historic oak trees known to have been alive when William Penn was Proprietor of Pennsylvania. Come visit our meeting sometime!
Please join us for worship or any public events held at London Grove Meeting. Next year (2014) we will hold a special series of events to celebrate our 300th Anniversary including lectures, forums, musical performances, tours and a very special dinner. We welcome your participation!
Throughout our history, our meeting has established many helpful services and popular events that benefit community members and the world.
- The London Grove Friends Kindergarten was established over 50 years ago and thrives to this day. Parents are attracted to our caring environment for their children.
- Our annual Plant Sale, usually held on the first Saturday of May, brings thousands of people to a wonderland of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs and other plants available for purchase. All proceeds of the Plant Sale are in turn contributed to community and service organizations. People come early and stay to enjoy fellowship and refreshment with one another. This is one event you won’t want to miss.
- We support a weekly Peace Vigil in Kennett Square at 4:00 pm every Friday afternoon at the corner of State & Union Streets. Going strong for over 12 years, the Peace Vigil reminds us that peace in the world is possible.
- Helen Corson Peace Awards are presented each year by the London Grove Peace & Social Justice Committee to area high school seniors who exemplify the virtues and ideals of our member Helen Corson, who devoted her life to the interests of world peace.
These are but a few examples of how London Grove members are engaged in the community and world, giving life to our Quaker faith and practice.