Events Calendar

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  • Readings and Adult Learning
  • Business Meeting
  • Meeting for Worship
  • Potlucks and Soup Kitchen
  • Alert

Next 10 events

Sun1

March 1, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun8

March 8, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Mon9

March 9, 2026 at 1:00pm EDTReadings and Adult Learning

Spiritual Formation Reading Group

Venue: Joyce Bowen's home

The group is reading from the January issue of Friends Journal which explores the topic of Indigenous Peoples and Friends.

Sun15

March 15, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun15

March 15, 2026 at 12:00pm EDTBusiness Meeting

Meeting for Business

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber

We will gather after the rise of Meeting for Worship and a brief break, to address the business of Birmingham Friends Meeting. 

Fri20

March 20, 2026 at 6:30pm EDTPotlucks and Soup Kitchen

Potluck

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.

Sat21

March 21, 2026 at 11:00am – 12:30pm EDTAlert

Silent Witness for Peace

Venue: Royal Oak Farmers Market

 On Saturday, March 21 at 11:00 AM we will gather at the corner in front of the Royal Oak Farmers Market for one hour of silent public worship for peace and nonviolence. See details and sign up at the event listing here.

Our hope is that our presence will give hope to all who see us – to show that we can choose resistance to authoritarianism - and remind everyone of our moral obligations to one another. Bring a lawn chair if you plan to attend.

Sun22

March 22, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun22

March 22, 2026 at 12:00pm EDTReadings and Adult Learning

Session on Mental Health Challenges in Public Settings

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber

After the rise of MFW, we will reconvene for a conversation about best practices when dealing with people with mental health challenges in settings like Soup Kitchen or public vigils.

Sat28

March 28, 2026 at 9:00am – 4:00pm EDT

LEYM Representative Meeting

Venue: Red Cedar Friends Meeting, Lansing, MI

Friends from across the region will gather for the Spring Representative Meeting hosted by Lake Erie Yearly Meeting. Details and registration materials are available here. Zoom access will be provided for just some portions of the gathering. 

Sun29

March 29, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun29

March 29, 2026 at 12:00pm EDTReadings and Adult Learning

Faithful Voices Group Reading

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber

After the rise of MFW, we will try an experiment in a group choral reading of the words of George Fox, one of the founders of Quakerism, as he engaged with an authoritarian who was oppressing his group.

Sun5

April 5, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Mon6

April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm EDTReadings and Adult Learning

Spiritual Formation Reading Group

Venue: Joyce Bowen's home

The group is reading from the January issue of Friends Journal which explores the topic of Indigenous Peoples and Friends. Following this, the group will take up the book Hope Leans Forward by Valerie Brown.

Sun12

April 12, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun12

April 12, 2026 at 12:00pm EDTBusiness Meeting

FCNL Priorities Discussion

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber

After the rise of meeting we will spend time together developing our list of up to 5 priorities we would like to see the Friends Committee on National Legislation pursue in 2027. More information on the process is available here.

Fri17

April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm EDTPotlucks and Soup Kitchen

Potluck

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.

Sun19

April 19, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun19

April 19, 2026 at 12:00pm EDTReadings and Adult Learning

Crafting Pysanky Eggs

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber

Creating these traditional decorated eggs takes focus and attention to detail, but the results can be stunning works of art often given as gifts. Learn all about the process with Debbie Wenson, an avid crafter.

Sat25

April 25, 2026 at 10:30am EDTPotlucks and Soup Kitchen

Soup Kitchen

Venue: Genesis Church, Royal Oak

Folks from BFM will prepare and serve soup kitchen guests at Genesis Church, Royal Oak. Volunteers come in the back door at 10:30 for setup and food prep. Homemade chocolate chip cookies (no nuts) are popular with diners, so consider baking some if you wish to contribute. 

Sun26

April 26, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun26

April 26, 2026 at 12:30pm – 1:30pm EDTAlert

Silent Vigil at Farmers Market

Venue: Corner at Royal Oak Farmers Market

We will head over to the Farmers Market and hold a silent vigil at the corner of E 11 Mile and Troy Street from 12:30-1:30pm. Details here. Bring a folding chair and appropriate signage.

Sun3

May 3, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun3

May 3, 2026 at 12:00pm EDTBusiness Meeting

State of the Meeting Consultation

Venue: Royal Oak Chamber

After the rise of MFW, we will take some time to craft a "state of the meeting" report to be shared with Lake Erie Yearly Meeting's Ministry and Nurture Committee. 

Sun10

May 10, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Fri15

May 15, 2026 at 6:30pm EDTPotlucks and Soup Kitchen

Potluck

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.

Sat16

May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT

Phil Clampitt memorial (tentative)

Venue: Detroit Friends Meeting

We will gather to remember Friend Phil Clampitt, a long-time member of Birmingham Friends Meeting at a memorial meeting held in the manner of Friends. Our plan is to gather at the Detroit Friends Meeting House at 19309 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48235 (details still to be confirmed)

Sun17

May 17, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun24

May 24, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun31

May 31, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun7

June 7, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun14

June 14, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Fri19

June 19, 2026 at 6:30pm EDTPotlucks and Soup Kitchen

Potluck

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.

Sun21

June 21, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun28

June 28, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun5

July 5, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun12

July 12, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Fri17

July 17, 2026 at 6:30pm EDTPotlucks and Soup Kitchen

Potluck

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.

Sun19

July 19, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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

Sun26

July 26, 2026 at 10:30am EDTMeeting for Worship

Meeting for Worship

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