South Berkshire Friends Meeting "Quakers"

09/03/2025

Quakers do not have a creed, but instead have shared understandings such as... There exists something Divine that can be described as Spirit, God, Inner Light, Christ, or simply Love.
Individuals can experience this Divine presence, and experience continuing revelations. An individual's experience of the Divine is enhanced when we meet as a community both in worship and in ministry to the world. Everyone is welcome to join the service on Sundays 10:30-11:30.

09/03/2025

Quakers, or the Society of Friends, seek a refuge in America where they can practice without persecution. Quaker William Penn finds a permanent settlement in...

08/05/2024

Quakers are still and basically silent when they worship in Sunday Meeting. And they are known for their peaceful work in international locations and situations as well. Locally, we invite you to join us Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30 at the local Great Barrington Meeting House.

Quaker International Centres The network of Quaker bases around the world that became the Quaker International Centres were originally the brainchild of British Quaker Carl Heath. Heath became a Quaker in 1916 after what he saw as “some deep failure of the peace movement that it should… break to...

05/07/2024

03/29/2024

About "Quakers"

Quakers, or the Society of Friends, seek a refuge in America where they can practice without persecution. Quaker William Penn finds a permanent settlement in...

03/25/2024

01/31/2024

"It would go a great way to caution and direct People in their Use of the World, that they were better studied and known in the Creation of it. For how could Man find the Confidence to abuse it, while they should see the Great Creator stare them in the Face, in all and every part thereof?"
~ , 1644-1718
[full context of this Quote]

12/04/2023

If you are looking for peace, calm, and inspiration join us for Quaker Meeting at 280 State Road, Great Barrington every Sunday 10:30-11:30. ❤️