Friends Meeting of Palo Alto

Friends Meeting of Palo Alto A Quaker meetinghouse, where you are welcome to come join us for silent, unprogrammed worship Sundays at 10:30am. Welcome to Friends Meeting for Worship.

We gather in silence to wait upon the Divine Presence. Meeting for Worship is therefore unprogrammed and without prearrangement. Children are welcome to attend, although most school age children attend First Day School in the other building and join Meeting for Worship for the last fifteen minutes. Child care is also available for younger children for the whole hour. If you have no previous experi

ence in Quaker Worship, the following suggestions may be helpful. Enter as you are ready and sit anywhere you like. Turn your attention inward and listen in the silence for what the Spirit may reveal. This expectant waiting is the essence of Quaker worship. If you find yourself bothered by distractions or thoughts, do not worry; simply return your attention to the still center. In the silence of a Quaker Meeting, those present may become aware of a powerful spirit of love that transcends their ordinary experience. While waiting in the silence, a person may be moved by the Spirit to offer spoken ministry. After someone speaks, a period of silence is observed to allow sufficient time for each of us to listen deeply to the meaning and spirit behind the words. Regardless of the name that is given to the Spirit – God, Christ Within, Divine Presence, Holy Mystery – we receive each message in an accepting way as coming from the Source. A message that does not seem meaningful to one person may bring light and insight to others. If you are moved by the Light to speak, please stand and speak clearly, allowing the Spirit to use your voice. Messages are usually brief and offered only once, without preparation or elaboration. Worshipful ministry arises from the Spirit and not from a personal need to discuss, debate, or instruct. The silent Meeting for Worship continues until an appointed Friend shakes hands with those nearby to signify the conclusion of the hour of worship. You are invited to introduce yourself and join us for refreshments following the announcements. If you wish to know more about Quakers, feel free to speak with people around you or to the Friend who closed the Meeting. You may also take a copy of our newsletter and browse in our library.

05/06/2026

A visitor to Austin Creek not far from Friends House. Others have seen mallard families making their homes there.

05/01/2026
05/09/2021

Meeting for Business via Zoom today

02/05/2020

Sat, Feb 8, 2020, 12:00 AM: Annie Patterson, co-creator/editor of Rise Up Singing, and Rise Again, will lead our morning workshop at Southbay Storytellers and Listeners' Winter Workshop and Swap, Febr

01/12/2018

"Why are we having all these people from sh #*hole countries come here?"

1.) They are our brothers and sisters in need.
2.) They are often fleeing war, violence or famine.
3.) There are children among them.
4.) The Old Testament asks us to care for the "alien."
5.) Jesus asks us to welcome the "stranger."
6.) Jesus asks us to love one another.
7.) We will be judged on how we care for the stranger.
8.) They come bringing hope.
9.) It's the right thing to do.
10.) That's who we are.

One more reason: Jesus himself was from a "sh #*hole" place. Nazareth was a minuscule town of 200 to 400 people, where people lived in small stone houses, and, say archaeologists, garbage (that is, s #*t) was dumped in the alleyways. "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" says Nathanael when he hears where the Messiah is from.

God, in other words, came from a "sh #*hole" place. And he pointedly asked us to welcome him whenever he appeared as a "stranger," or as one of our "least" brothers and sisters. That's why we have all these people come. Because Jesus came.

09/30/2017
09/20/2017

We are looking for volunteers for the Harvest Festival on Friday night, 5:30 to 7:30 pm and September 30th from 7 am to 4 pm. We are looking for people to set up, parking directors, and other wonderful tasks (sit down jobs available). We can sign off on volunteer hours for teens (bring the form from your guidance councilor).

Let us know what two hour sections and task work for you in the comments and your email and phone number in a private message.

09/18/2017

A small group of us worshiped in Litton Plaza for an hour this afternoon with a live amplified R&B performance as background from the other side of the plaza.

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957 Colorado Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
94303

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

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+16508560744

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