Welcome to Boulder Friends Meeting!
1825 Upland Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80304 [Map]
Boulder Friends Meeting is part of the Religious Society of Friends (also known as Quakers). Our meetings for worship are held in expectant silence, with no formal program or pastor. Each worshiper seeks to listen to the spirit of God within. If that spirit brings to any of us a message that seems clearly to speak to the condition of others, we may rise to give that message as vocal ministry.
As Friends we endeavor to translate our religious beliefs into everyday life, seeking to “let our lives speak.” Simplicity, equality, integrity, and peace/nonviolence are ideals toward which we strive both in our lives and in the world. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, we invite you to join us in silent worship and reflection. All are welcome!
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Advice and Query (June/July 2019)
“Friends’ way of conducting business is of central importance to the very existence of the monthly meeting. It is the Quaker way of living and working together; it is the way that creates and preserves a sense of fellowship in the meeting community. Friends must be mindful to conduct the business meeting as a meeting for worship with a concern for business. Those present help the meeting by exercising a spirit of wisdom, forbearance, and love. The right conduct ofbusiness meetings, even in routine matters, is a vital part of the worship experience. Individuals’ submitting themselves to the corporate revelation of Truth forms the basis of Friends’ approach tounity.“
— IMYM Faith and Practice section on Monthly Meeting, pages 119-120
Are our monthly meetings held in the spirit of a meeting for worship in which we, in love and mutual respect, seek divine guidance?
— IMYM Faith and Practice section on Monthly Meeting, pages 119-120
Announcement Highlights
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Potluck for Families and Friends on July 20, 12:00 – 4:00: See full announcements for details.
Help Needed: The Service Committee has compiled a call for volunteers needed in the Meeting and in our community. See the Announcements page for details.
Avoid using scented products: We strive to create a safe, scent-free meeting house. To protect our chemically sensitive friends, please avoid scented products such as perfume, aftershave, lotions, many hair products, laundry soap, dryer sheets and fabric softeners. See Safe Products for Chemically Sensitive People.
Sanctuary: Volunteer to help through giving time, money, or needed furniture. See Sanctuary for details.
Upcoming Events
Sun. July 14, 12 noon: Meeting for Business in the Spirit of Worship. Related documents:
– Agenda
– Clerk’s Announcement
– Indigenous Peoples Concerns (IPC) payment requests
– Ruth Waskey Fund
– FY 2020 Committee Budget Proposal
– FY 19 Q3 Statement of Financial Position
– FY 19 Q3 Statement of Financial Activities
– Thanks & Plea for Help with Summer Work Day
Sat., July 20, 12:00 – 4:00: Potluck for Families and Friends.
Wed. July 24, 6:30-8:30 pm: Mid-week shared meal & worship.
Sun. July 28, 12 noon: Community BBQ and discussion — Bring a dish to share.
Childcare is now available for all meeting events held at the meeting house.
To submit announcements and events: Send information to announcements@boulderfriendsmeeting.org for inclusion in this space.
Regular Sunday Events
Meeting for Worship: 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Visitors are welcome at either time. The early meeting usually has small attendance and little vocal ministry. The late meeting may be attended by up to 100 and has more vocal ministry.
First Day School (Sunday School) for Children and Youth: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Children are encouraged to join their families in meeting for worship from 10:00-10:15.
Childcare, Infant and Preschool: 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Informal Fellowship Time: 11:15-noon
Program Hour: 12 noon-1:00 p.m. Speakers or discussions are held after fellowship time on many Sundays. Meeting for Business in the Spirit of Worship begins at noon on 2nd Sundays.
Information: clerk@boulderfriendsmeeting.org
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