As members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), we welcome all who join us for unprogrammed worship.
Friends believe that there is that of God in every person. Each one present individually seeks communion with God. At the same time a sense of Divine Presence is felt in the communal silence. Anyone may speak from the silence to share a spiritual message in the form of a thought, idea, or prayer. Discussions of issues are held at other times.
Meeting for Worship is closed by shaking hands with those on either side. A short period of sharing, announcements, and general visiting follows.
Bi-Monthly, Birmingham Friends meet for business after meeting for worship, usually the second Sunday of the month (see events calendar). We regularly hold a evening potluck meal, typically on the third Friday of the month. Discussion sessions are also held periodically to consider topics of mutual concern. We welcome your participation at any or all of our activities.
Children are welcome to participate in 15 minutes of silent worship at the start of meeting, followed by our informal First Day school activities.
Friends Serving Some Love and Pasta at Soup Kitchen
Upcoming Events
Sat August 15
Peace Vigil at Farmers Market
11:00am
Venue: Royal Oak Farmers Market
Please join Birmingham Friends Meeting to bear witness and show resistance to the rise of authoritarian actions in our country. War is not the answer, at home or abroad.
On Saturday August 15 at 11 AM we will gather at the street corner by the Royal Oak Farmers Market for one hour of silent public worship.
Royal Oak Farmers Market (at the street corner of 11 Mile Rd and Troy Street)
316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Friends have been gathering monthly in communities across the country, showing our communities' love in action as a public witness of our Quaker values in a time of rising oppression.
Bring a lawn chair, sunhat or umbrella, water and Join us!
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Sun August 16
Meeting for Worship
10:30am
Venue: Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Office
Join Online Meeting (available shortly before event)
Birmingham Friends meet in-person each week at the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Office for worship. We also provide Zoom access, making for a hybrid meeting experience.
Location: 200 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067 USA
Sun August 16
Report from a Quaker Studies Summer
12:00pm-1:00am
Venue: Royal Oak Chamber
Erika Sharafeddin Rice is returning from a summer doing live history reenactments at Old Sturbridge Village, including at the historic Friends Meeting House there. After the rise of meeting and some refreshment, Erika will share details from her studies and the Quaker sites she visited.
You can find us at:
200 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI, 48067
We meet:
Every Sunday at 10:30am to 11:30am