Orchard Park Friends Meeting is a Quaker congregation located near Buffalo, New York. With a history spanning 200 years, the Meetinghouse provides a serene and welcoming space for worship in the Quaker tradition. Guided by the belief that there is a divine presence in every individual, the Meeting emphasizes spiritual awareness and social action, actively working against oppression and promoting equality and environmental sustainability.
Worship at Orchard Park Friends Meeting is a meditative experience of silent reflection, where individuals are encouraged to speak from the silence as they feel led. The Meeting embraces the Quaker Testimonies of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship, collectively known as SPICES. In addition to their spiritual practices, the Meeting is involved in various outreach projects, including the Peruvian Outreach Project, which aims to enhance the lives of vulnerable children and young adults in Peru's San Martin Department.
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