Poughkeepsie Friends Quaker Meeting is a welcoming spiritual community grounded in the traditions of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Rooted in principles of peace, simplicity, integrity, and equality, the Meeting offers a space for silent worship, reflection, and spiritual growth. Worship gatherings are held weekly on the Oakwood Friends School campus, fostering intergenerational connections and a strong link with Quaker educational values. The Meeting encourages participation from individuals of all backgrounds and places great emphasis on shared discernment and inward spiritual experience rather than formal liturgy or clergy.

Community engagement is central to the Meeting’s mission, as members actively participate in social justice initiatives, interfaith dialogue, and peace-building efforts in the Poughkeepsie area. The group is affiliated with regional and national Quaker organizations, connecting them to a wider spiritual and activist network. Additionally, the Meeting provides spiritual support and pastoral care to members and attenders, encouraging personal leadings within a collective Quaker framework. With a focus on contemplative worship and communal accountability, Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting continues the centuries-old Quaker tradition with relevance and purpose.

Key Services:

– Weekly unprogrammed Quaker worship
– Spiritual guidance and individual discernment support
– Community gatherings and reflection sessions
– Social justice and peace activism
– Intergenerational involvement and youth engagement
– Educational collaboration with Oakwood Friends School
– Interfaith and community outreach
– Pastoral care and member support
– Participation in regional and national Quaker associations