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Joyful Noise: FREE – Featuring Internationally Renowned Violinist, Diane Monroe & Vibraphonist, Tony Miceli
The afternoon service will feature the two musicians whose artistry and improvisational mastery have earned recognition across the United States and abroad. Jazz Vespers is a contemplative service that blends sacred readings, poetry, and moments of reflection with live jazz performance. Rooted in a long tradition of music-centered worship, the format invites attendees to experience… Continue reading Joyful Noise: FREE – Featuring Internationally Renowned Violinist, Diane Monroe & Vibraphonist, Tony Miceli
What a jewel!
What a jewel! The city of Burlington is lucky to have a venue so rich with history but updated to meet the needs of the community. If you need a place to host a retreat or conference, look no further. Dee, the manager of the Quaker House, is a delight to work with and goes… Continue reading What a jewel!
Everyone agrees that this was the best venue for our annual gathering.
We rented the entire building for our annual family gathering on Thanksgiving Friday. With 35 guests for dinner we utilized the commercial kitchen for heating the food and serving buffet style. The huge hall was perfect for dinning. It was fantastic to have it all at our disposal. After dinner and conversations we went to… Continue reading Everyone agrees that this was the best venue for our annual gathering.
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House is one for the books.
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House is one for the books. As a scouting instructor and counselor, finding a place to stay for a group or 60 people or all age ranges can be difficult. The Quaker House met all of our needs and were sooooo accommodating making our visit run smoothly. The kids enjoyed it… Continue reading The Burlington Quaker Meeting House is one for the books.
The Quaker Meetinghouse in Burlington is far more
The Quaker Meetinghouse in Burlington is far more than a place to stay. Our host, Dee, was welcoming, kind, loving, and joyful. She shared the history of the building and the town, and invited us into that history. We wish we had more time to learn from her, and to explore the town, which is… Continue reading The Quaker Meetinghouse in Burlington is far more
Deep River: A Musical Tribute to the Negro Spiritual
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. — In celebration of Black History Month, the Essence of Harmony Choral Society in collaboration with the Burlington Quaker Meeting House presents “Deep River: A Musical Tribute to the Negro Spiritual.” This presentation will be an uplifting, soulful expression of the tragedies and triumphs of black history. With… Continue reading Deep River: A Musical Tribute to the Negro Spiritual
Red Cross Blood Drive
February 22, 2022 – The Red Cross is experiencing its worst blood shortage in 10+ years. Patient care is at risk. Please come donate blood in our spacious hall. Link below. Goal is 37 people over the 5 hours (about 7/hour or 3 people/time). Please Share this with a Friend. Donors will receive a $10… Continue reading Red Cross Blood Drive
2020 Paddling Film Festival
Our apologies These are the old 2020 films, despite the Festival’s website pages all saying 2021. A spokesman told me “we were considering it a soft launch of the virtual side of the film festival …. I’m sorry you’ve had to backtrack with your customers. I hope they understand we are creating and adapting as… Continue reading 2020 Paddling Film Festival
(Virtual) Walk to Wyalusing
October 1, 2020 — November 30, 2020. You can experience John Woolman’s 1763, 200 mi. peacemaking walk to Wyalusing, Pa. by participating in our virtual Walk to Wyalusing, a fundraiser for us and the John Woolman Memorial. In June 1763, John Woolman journeyed 200 miles from Mt. Holly in (then) West (New) Jersey on a… Continue reading (Virtual) Walk to Wyalusing