West Branch Friends Church
116 N. Downey Street, P.O. Box 153, West Branch Iowa 52358
Testimonies
As part of the Society of Friends, we seek to let our lives speak our commitment to Quaker values:
Simplicity: Friends believe that the most important things in life aren't things.
Peace: Friends believe there is always a path that brings peace, justice, dignity, and respect.
Equality: Friends believe that every person is equally loved by God, no matter what.
Stewardship: Friends believe that all God's gifts are entrusted to us for the sake of future generations.
Integrity: Friends believe that our words and actions must reflect our truest selves.
Community: Friends believe that we need each other, since each and every one of us is precious in our community.
"All Church Reads" Book Discussion Groups open to all interested persons are held in the spring and fall each year.
Sunday Worship Services via Zoom
Worship at 10:30 A.M.
"A foundation of the Society of Friends - of which West Branch Friends Church is a part - is a recognition that there is the Light of God within each and every person. This cornerstone of our beliefs leads to welcoming all who desire to experience acceptance and to grow spiritually within a community of love and support."
November Meeting Events
Sundays: 10:20 AM Gathering music
10:30 Worship in the sanctuary or Zoom *
November 19: Monthly Business Meeting
following Potluck lunch (12:45ish)
November 23: Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26: Special Offering for
"CommUnity Crisis Center"
Tuesdays: Church Committees meet
Mondays: 9:30 AM Prayer Group
Last Monday of the Month: Humans for Racial Justice via Zoom
* For the zoom link email Maxine Koepp at maxine.nash@gmail.com or gwensenio@gmail.com
West Branch Friends 2022 Annual Letter:
West Branch Friends 2022 Highlights
Monthly Newsletters
On October 1st area Friends gathered to experience worship from our past in the Quaker Meeting house which was attended by Herbert Hoover's family. The morning included the history of the meeting house by Ken Faucett, a special guest (Margaret Fell Fox: aka Kathleen Darling,) and silent worship followed by breaking bread together with a delicious potluck lunch!
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