Crosswicks Friends Meeting lives its faith through active community outreach in South Jersey and beyond. We partner with local organizations like the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.), the Bordentown Area Motel Ministry, and area churches to provide food, supplies, and compassionate service to our neighbors in need. Explore our ongoing projects and learn how you can contribute.
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A Quaker Walk – Flushing to the U.S. Capitol
We are walking again for truth. Quaker Walk 2025 is a 19-day interfaith pilgrimage from Flushing Meeting House in Queens to the U.S. Capitol. Inspired by the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance, we journey in the spirit of justice, tolerance, and renewal—lifting up peaceful protest, diverse faiths, and community power. Join us, support us, and follow our route from May 4 to May 22. #QuakerWalk2025 #FlushingRemonstrance #FaithInAction #PilgrimageForJustice
Crosswicks at the Crossroads – Take a drive back into history on Crosswicks 250th anniversary
Quaker settlement Crosswicks endured numerous occupations. Come! Visit lands, ports, roads and farms with us.
The Crosswicks Meetinghouse bore witness to at least one skirmish during the American Revolution. As you stand here today, it’s important to remember the rich history that unfolded in this very place!
Trenton Meeting “Spring Garden Party” Kids Program
Trenton Meeting had the second of its First Day School Spring Kids Programs, “Spring Garden Party”, on May 15th. The youngsters from the meeting and the community helped dig up the bed and plant some flowers (mostly native species). They also painted a pot and planted a small flower to take home. There was food, fun and games and […]
History of the Religious Society of Friends of Trenton and Vicinity
A transcription of a 776-page document, compiled in 1931 by Friend Elizabeth Satterthwaite, is now available in electronic form thanks to the work of Fredrick L. Millner of Trenton Meeting. It traces the place of Quakers in the area from arrival of Mahlon Stacey in 1678 through 1931. The original document is housed at the Trenton […]
Trenton Monthly Meeting: Annual Peace Vigil and Support for the Community
The tradition of a New Year’s Eve Peace Vigil continued this year with about half of the 30 participants in the Meetinghouse and the other half joining by Zoom. The Peace Vigil is one of the Meeting’s events for Trenton’s Patriots Week (Dec 26-Dec 31) celebration. In counterpoint to the theme of most events, the […]
