Welcome Friends

Birmingham Friends Meeting (Michigan, USA)

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.

Monthly, Birmingham Friends meet for business after meeting for worship, usually the second Sunday of the month. 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.

Upcoming Events

Sat July 12

Family Fun Day at Michigan Friends Center

Venue: Michigan Friends Center, Chelsea MI

On Saturday July 12, come and spend part or all of the day at  Friends Lake. The Committee for Children and Families at Ann Arbor Friends Meeting is hosting a Family Fun day.  Plan to arrive by 10 am for a welcome and orientation at Michigan Friends Center (7748 Clark Lake Road, Chelsea, MI  48118). There will be opportunities for swimming, boating, and a nature hike, as well as quiet games, stories and worship. Bring food for a lunch potluck at Michigan Friends Center at noon.

We are also welcome to join the Friends Lake Community in a work party - as well as a potato potluck supper down by the lake (bring toppings) followed by a sing-a-long at 6:30 at the fire circle by the beach. Everyone is welcome!

Questions?
Call Claire Tinkerhess 734-883-9002

Sun July 13

Meeting for Worship

10:30am

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Office

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

Mon July 14

Spiritual Formation Reading Discussion Group

12:00pm

Venue: Joyce Bowen's home

The reading discussion group is meeting a bit earlier this time, so come at noon and bring a bag lunch. The topic is "Housing and Homelessness" exploring articles from the May issue of Friends Journal available online here.

You can find us at:

200 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067

We meet:

Every Sunday at 10:30am to 11:30am

Monthly Meeting for Business Second Sunday at 11:45 AM, September – May Potluck Happening on 3rd Fridays at 6:30pm at Friends homes