Welcome
Goose Creek is a warm and welcoming community where we support each other in our shared journeys of the Spirit. We believe, in the words of the Quaker writer Thomas Kelly, that “deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice, to which we may continuously return.” In our worship and in our daily lives we seek to remain always with our hearts turned toward that Divine Center.
Quakerism is not defined by creeds or doctrine. Rather it is a lived spiritual practice where we seek God in our experiences and live out our faith in our shared world. We believe that there is that of God within each and every human being – adults and children – regardless of faith, race, nationality, sexual orientation, or life experiences. We are called to answer that Divine spark, that Light Within, both in ourselves and in others.
We welcome all seekers, find deep kinship in our shared humanity, and value our differences.
Book Sunday, June 2026
Queries: Eleventh Month
Education
- Do you provide religious education, including study of the Bible and of Friends’ history and practices, in your Meeting?
- Do you ensure that schools under care of Friends exemplify Friends’ principles?
- Do you support and strive to improve the public schools?
From Baltimore Yearly Meeting “Advices.”
Seek for ourselves and for our children the full development of God’s gifts, which is true education. Education continues throughout life; our communities are strengthened when we all share its opportunities and privileges. Be ready at all times to receive fresh light from whatever quarter it may come; approach new theories with discernment.
Voices
“The last reaches of education are not attained by carefully planned and externally applied lessons, taught to people through outward ears. The fundamental religious education of the soul is conducted by the Holy Spirit, the living voice of God within us. He is the last and greatest teacher of the soul. All else is but pointings to the inward Teacher, the Spirit of the indwelling Christ. Until life is lived in the presence of this Teacher, we are apt to confuse knowledge of Church history and Biblical backgrounds with the true education of the soul that takes place in the listening life of prayer.”
— Thomas R. Kelly, 1942
“The belief that there is ‘that of God in each person’ is the foundation of the Quaker approach to education. Education cultivates the fullness of the human spirit through both openness and discipline. We are open to the knowledge, understanding, and wisdom that some from history, from our own life experience of God and from the works and lives of others. We recognize all of life as an educational enterprise, that we are wll teachers as well as learners.”
— Northern Yearly Meeting, 2006
News
Taylor Foundry Farm Bell returns to Lincoln
A farm bell made at the Taylor Foundry in the 1870s has been placed on the lawn in front of the Goose Creek meeting house. It was rung the first time at its new location on July 4, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. More.
Goose Creek bell ringers celebrate the 250th anniversary
A small group of hardy Friends braved the scorching temperatures to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by ringing hand bells 250 times on the front porch at Goose Creek.
Goose Creek minute affirming concern for refugees
Goose Creek has approved a minute affirming its concern for the physical safety and humanitarian needs of undocumented immigrants and refugees. More.
Calendar
Friends and visitors are also invited to join us for our hybrid Meeting for Worship at 9:45 a.m. each Sunday. If you would like to participate online, please use the link below.
Meeting for Worship also available via Zoom.
Sign up to provide refreshments for after Meeting for Worship.
Sunday, November 1
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business
Sunday, November 8
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Second Hour: Deepening Meeting for Worship (Part 2) followed by soup & bread lunch
Friday, November 13
10:00 a.m. Coffee & Quakerism (at the home of Elizabeth Evans, Zoom option also available.)
Sunday, November 15
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Second Hour: Book discussion – “Whiskey Tender: A Memoir”
Thursday, November 19
7:30 p.m. Online guided nature meditation
Saturday, November 17
10:30 a.m. Book discussion (God Bless the Grass by C. Wess Daniels, PHP 500)
Sunday, November 22
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Assistance for Afghans settled in Winchester
Sunday, November 29
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Ministry & Worship Committee meeting
Sunday, December 6
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business
Friday, December 11
10:00 a.m. Coffee & Quakerism
Sunday, December 13
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Second Hour: Christmas themed
Thursday, December 17
7:30 p.m. Online guided nature meditation
Saturday, December 19
10:30 a.m. Reading group (The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl)
Sunday, December 20
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
5:30 p.m. Christmas potluck and carol sing
Sunday, December 27
9:45 a.m. Meeting for Worship
11:15 a.m. Ministry & Worship Committee meeting
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Street Address:
18204 Lincoln Road
Purcellville, VA 20132
Postal Address:
PO Box 105
Lincoln, VA 20160
