Clearwater Friends Quaker Meeting

Bringing a Quaker presence to North Pinellas and Pasco Counties in the west Tampa Bay area of Florida

 


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COHatch Tarpon Springs

NEW LOCATION! Meeting for Worship (Hybrid) in Tarpon Springs

COHatch Tarpon Springs, 123 Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

COHatch is a newly renovated meeting space located in Tarpon Springs' historic downtown on the north side of Tarpon Ave.  A pedestrian crosswalk leads right to the entrance. 

There is on-street parking as well as several public parking lots nearby.

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You Are Welcome Here

Come Worship with Us 

A welcoming unprogrammed Quaker Meeting, we gather every Sunday at 9:45am, in-person and on Zoom, settling into silent worship at 10:00am.

We are deeply committed to respecting and honoring all individuals,

regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Upcoming Events

Wed May 21

QEW Action Hour: Protect our Earth | Save the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)

1:00pm

Venue: Online

QEW Action Hour: Protect our Earth | Save the IRA
May 21 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest climate bill in history, is on the brink. With new budget reconciliation negotiations underway, House Republicans are divided on repealing key clean energy tax credits, and moderate Democrats are being courted to make cuts. Flipping just a few key votes could save nearly a million lives, preventing hundreds of Katrina-scale disasters worldwide, and keep gigatons of carbon out of the atmosphere.

Join QEW for an urgent, action-driven hour where we’ll:

Break down what’s happening – Which IRA provisions are under threat, which are likely to survive, and what needs defending most.
Call your Representative – Talk climate/clean-energy sense to your congressional representative with our strategic call scripts designed to reach people at every corner of the political spectrum
Target Critical Districts – Help QEW activate Friends/Allies in critical swing districts to target the members of Congress whose votes could make or break the bill.
Get Empowered!  – Get scripts, toolkits, and direct support to call Congress, mobilize local awareness, and turn pressure into power.
The stakes are massive, and a small, coordinated effort could protect the IRA and the future of clean energy in the U.S.

Register Now!

Sun May 25

Meeting for Worship (hybrid by request)

10:00am

Venue: COhatch Tarpon Springs, 123 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

10 am Meeting for Worship at COHatch Tarpon Springs. At this time, Zoom is available each week upon request. Contact Clearwaterfriends@gmail.com well in advance of the meeting. 

Wed May 28

Intro to Advocacy with FCNL

8:00pm

Venue: Online

May 28, 8 - 9 PM EDT (Wed) Intro to Advocacy with Friends Committee on National Legislation [FCNL]   Join us for an engaging and informative session on how you can effectively advocate for the issues that matter most to you. At FCNL, we believe in the power of grassroots advocacy to bring about positive change, and we’re excited to share valuable insights and strategies with you. Online REGISTER

See our Calendar of Events page for more Clearwater Friends activities and some other events of interest.

SEYM Welcome to Newcomers

"You are welcome at any of our Meetings and Worship Groups! We are a mix of newcomers and longtime members, with people of various faith backgrounds, gender identities and orientations.

We gather for unprogrammed worship and spiritual renewal, and advocate for peace, social justice, and the earth.

At the heart of the Quaker faith is the experience of an inner source of spiritual connection, renewal, and guidance that is present in all people, regardless of religion or culture. We have no dogma or statements of belief. Learn more>

https://seymquakers.org/welcome/for-newcomers/#videos

-Southeast Yearly Meeting

See our Facing Climate Change page for useful information about positive climate actions individuals can take.

https://clearwaterfriends.org/facing-climate-change/

Read and Share the Clearwater Friends Meeting Statement

on the Israel-Palestine Conflict

https://clearwaterfriends.org/israel-palestine-statement/

 

You can find us at:

NOT OUR MAILING ADDRESS-, Meeting at: COhatch Tarpon Springs, 123 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

We meet:

Every Sunday at 10:00am

Hybrid meeting on Zoom. Contact us in advance for Zoom link.

Our phone number:

727-316-5499

Accessibility:

  Hearing loop

  Wheelchair access

  Wheelchair accessible toilet

  Parking