Berkeley Friends Meeting

San Francisco, California

Located in Berkeley, California, this Quaker meeting serves the local community through the traditions of the Religious Society of Friends. Quaker worship typically emphasizes silent waiting and listening for inner spiritual guidance, though some meetings also include spoken messages from members. Visitors can expect a contemplative atmosphere during services, often held on Sunday mornings, where participants sit together in quiet reflection. The Quaker tradition values simplicity, peace, justice, and integrity in both spiritual practice and daily life. Friends meetings generally operate with minimal hierarchy and often make decisions through consensus-based processes. This Berkeley meeting welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs to experience Quaker worship, whether visitors are familiar with the tradition or attending for the first time. Those seeking a meditative approach to spirituality and community may find this meeting a meaningful place to participate.

Denomination

Quaker

Phone

(510) 843-9725

Last updated July 2026

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