Brooklyn Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) is a Friends church located in Brooklyn, New York, serving the local community from its address at 110 Schermerhorn Street. This meeting place provides a space for individuals interested in Quaker beliefs and practices to gather for worship, reflection, and community engagement. The meeting embraces the core Quaker principles of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship, fostering an environment where silence and spoken ministry coexist during meetings.
As a Friends church, Brooklyn Meeting emphasizes consensus and collective discernment in its decision-making processes, reflecting the Quaker commitment to equality and shared responsibility. The meeting offers regular worship sessions that are open to newcomers and long-time attendees alike, encouraging spiritual exploration without formal liturgy or clergy. This approach supports a reflective atmosphere where participants listen inwardly and outwardly to the movement of the Spirit.
In addition to worship, the Brooklyn Meeting serves as a hub for social justice initiatives and community support activities, aligning with the broader Quaker testimony to peace and social responsibility. The meeting’s location in the diverse and dynamic neighborhood of Brooklyn allows it to engage with a wide range of community members, providing a platform for dialogue and action on issues of local and global concern. Through these efforts, the Brooklyn Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends maintains its role as a center for spiritual growth and community connection in New York City.


































