At Boulder Friends Meeting, our meetings for worship are held in expectant silence with no formal program or pastor, as each worshiper seeks to listen to the Spirit within. We are members of the Religious Society of Friends, often shortened to Friends or simply called Quakers. As Friends, we “let our lives speak” as we apply our religious beliefs each day. We live values-based lives to benefit all
members of society and nature. Simplicity, integrity, equality, peace/nonviolence, and stewardship of our Earth are ideals toward which we strive, individually and in community. Our children and youth learn these values through age-appropriate activities in our First Day School (Sunday School), at Mountain Friends Camp, and in larger Quaker gatherings where they greet friends with similar values. Our Christian roots have been enriched by the wisdom found in many religious traditions. In addition to Christians, our community includes Buddhists, Jews, agnostics, atheists, and others who share our values and practices. Spiritual seekers from a large variety of backgrounds have found a comfortable home in Boulder Friends Meeting. Quakerism originated in England nearly 400 years ago, and many followers of the Quaker path came to America in search of religious freedom. Quakers were the first spiritual group to allow women full equality to men in the congregation. When you join us in silent meeting, you participate in the continuous and uninterrupted flow of spiritual belief that contributed to the abolition of slavery, women’s rights, and the creation of Americas first public schools. In fact, thanks to our new hybrid in-person/Zoom format, several Friends from across the United States and Europe join our Boulder Friends Meeting worship each Sunday morning. We welcome all people and all belief systems, as we find strength in diversity. Our website will help you to learn more about Boulder Friends Meeting, our worship, and our activities. We invite you to join our community of progressive seekers.
