Welcome.
The Montana Gathering of Friends (MGOF) is the Quarterly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Montana. "MGOF" refers to both the gathering that occurs four times a year, as well as the community of Quakers in the state of Montana. MGOF is comprised of smaller groups that meet weekly ("weekly meetings") for silent worship across the state. We welcome you to attend any of our meetings.
About Us
Quaker theology is based in the belief that each person is a child of the Divine and can experience the Divine directly. By gathering together for silent worship and speaking our experience out of the silence, we deepen our relationships with community and with Spirit. Quakerism has deep Christian roots. Many Quakers today identify as Christian, some do not. Whether Quakers identify as Christian or not, many find their faith is deepened by incorporating beliefs from other religious traditions.
MGOF is a member of the North Pacific Yearly Meeting and the Weekly Meetings that fall under the care of MGOF generally worship silently as "Unprogrammed Friends," where Friends speak their testimony to one another out of the silence. Friends General Conference (FGC) provides a rich resource for understanding Quaker beliefs and traditions in the form of Frequently Asked Questions about Quakers.
If you are wondering if you might become (or already be) a Quaker, we invite you to Explore the Quaker Way.
Other Quaker traditions ("Programmed Friends") may incorporate Pastors and more formal services. Such friends may affiliate with Friends United Meeting. Differences of opinion, experience, and tradition are celebrated by Quakers. Tolerance and inclusivity are foundational tenets of the Quaker Way.
MGOF is a member of the North Pacific Yearly Meeting and the Weekly Meetings that fall under the care of MGOF generally worship silently as "Unprogrammed Friends," where Friends speak their testimony to one another out of the silence. Friends General Conference (FGC) provides a rich resource for understanding Quaker beliefs and traditions in the form of Frequently Asked Questions about Quakers.
If you are wondering if you might become (or already be) a Quaker, we invite you to Explore the Quaker Way.
Other Quaker traditions ("Programmed Friends") may incorporate Pastors and more formal services. Such friends may affiliate with Friends United Meeting. Differences of opinion, experience, and tradition are celebrated by Quakers. Tolerance and inclusivity are foundational tenets of the Quaker Way.
