We are the Quakers of Holland, Michigan.
Known officially as The Religious Society of Friends, we gather as a community to seek unity and experience divine Truth and Light.
Holland Quakers
Gather With Us
Any time Quakers—or Friends, as we often call ourselves—gather, it is called a Meeting. Our Meeting for Worship is a time of stillness and open hearts, where we sit together in silence and attend to the Light within each of us. There is no right way to be, and no need to prepare anything.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please come and experience a Meeting.
Where We Meet
Western Theological Seminary
101 East 13th Street, Holland, MI 49424
We meet in Room 106. Please use "Door B.”
The Seminary is located downtown Holland, near Centennial Park and the Hope College campus.
Parking is available on 13th Street in the lot across the street from the seminary .
When We Meet
10:30-11:30AM
1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month
When the meeting ends, you’re warmly invited to stay for conversation and questions.
What to Expect
Our Meeting is unprogrammed—meaning there is no pastor, sermon, or music.
We gather in a circle and worship primarily in silence. But when one is moved to speak they may, sharing with others what they have heard.
This may be different than other religious gatherings you have experienced. Here is some guidance that may help:
Everyone is Welcome
Everyone is welcome to join our Meeting, as you are, without expectation.
For those attending with children, we offer a First Day School or quiet activities.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the Clerk. Click on the button below to send an email.
About Us
The Holland Quakers are a worship community who honors the Light within each person, seeking unity in Spirit, and believing that Love is Divine and abundant.
Our Values
Although Quakers have no official doctrine, we do have shared testimonies or values which are unifying across communities—Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship.