Oakland Quakers

(Religious Society of Friends)

Unprogrammed worship at 5 pm in East Oakland

Please join our worship group,

located in the Crestmont neighborhood of East Oakland.

We sit in silent prayer, seeking the still center where we might sense the presence of God. There are no hymns, no sermons, no set prayers, no responsive readings. Together, we are listening for the Living Christ, the Inner Light. Everyone shares responsibility for vocal ministry; God may call anyone to be a messenger, regardless of experience, age or education.

We believe that there is “that of God” in everyone. For that reason, we cannot participate in violence against other people, including war, racism, and economic injustice. We have a profound reverence for God’s Creation, and work to be careful stewards of the environment. We look for ways to practice our beliefs in our daily lives, both individually and as a faith community.

The Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) was founded in 17^th century England, and we take our name from the words of Jesus in John 15:

“You are my friends if you do what I command.

I no longer call you servants,

because a servant does not know his master’s business.

Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I have learned from my Father I have made known to you. This is my command: Love each other.”

Please note: Oakland Quakers will not meet on Sunday, November 28, 20201 or during December, 2021.

We will resume Meeting for Worship on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at 296 Rishell Drive in Oakland, CA. We will meet in the living room at this address but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will sit socially distanced, keep windows open and limit attendance to 8 worshippers. We ask that each worshipper affirm that they are fully vaccinated and boosted. We further ask that each worshipper wear a face mask at all times. Until safe, we will suspend our monthly potluck.

For more information about this worship group

Email:

correspondent[at]oaklandquakers[dot]org

Or call:

Peter & Karen Lin 510/530-0479

Or mail to:

Oakland Quaker Worship Group

℅ Strawberry Creek Monthly Meeting

Post Office Box 5065

Berkeley, CA 94705

For more information on the Religious Society of Friends: www.quaker.org.