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
Mon May 4
Spiritual Formation Book Group
1:00pm
Venue: Joyce Bowen’s Home
The spiritual formation discussion group will be taking up the book Hope Leans Forward by Valerie Brown. This session will focus on the introduction and chapter 1.
Sun May 10
Alternate Location for Worship
10:30-11:30am
Venue: Bacon Park in Berkley
Join Online Meeting (available shortly before event)
The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce space will be unavailable May 10, 2026, so we will be worshiping in an alternate location. Weather permitting, we will meet at Bacon Park (formerly known as Jaycee Park) in Berkley, Michigan. The park is on the south side of Webster (12½ Mile) between Coolidge and Greenfield (slightly closer to Greenfield than Coolidge) between Phillips and Bacon streets. For perspective, this park is just southwest of the Royal Oak Beaumont hospital complex. People should bring their chairs. If inclement weather, the back-up worship location will be at the home of Jimmi Ajlouny. Zoom will be maintained.
Fri May 15
Potluck
6:30pm
Venue: Friend's Homes
We enjoy a monthly potluck on the third Friday of each month. Everyone's invited, even if you can't bring food. There's always plenty to eat. We meet at the home of a meeting member, rotating locations.