About Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting
History
Poplar Ridge Friends Meeting has been a presence in the Finger Lakes region for well over a century. Our meetinghouse at 1868 Poplar Ridge Road - constructed in 1883 - has welcomed seekers and Friends for generations. We are part of New York Yearly Meeting and the Farmington-Scipio Regional Meeting.
What to Expect When You Visit
On the fourth Sunday of each month we gather for unprogrammed worship — without a minister, a prepared sermon, or order of service. We sit in silence together, waiting in the Spirit. Anyone who feels moved to do so may share a message by speaking out of the silence. This form of worship has been central to Quaker practice since the 17th century.
We also reserve a segment at the end of our other worship services for this practice of waiting worship: sitting in silence, waiting in Spirit, speaking as led.
You are welcome to participate as you feel comfortable. Some visitors simply observe; others may feel led to speak. There is no pressure either way.
Beliefs and Practices
Quakers believe there is that of God in everyone. We seek to live in accordance with that Light — through simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship. We have no creed; our faith is expressed in how we live and worship together.
Directions
Address: 1868 Poplar Ridge Road, Poplar Ridge, NY 13139
Poplar Ridge is between Auburn and Ithaca, east of Aurora and west of Moravia. The meetinghouse is about 100 yards east of State Route 34B on Poplar Ridge Road — the only road intersection in the hamlet of Poplar Ridge.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 146, Aurora, NY 13026
Email: pr.prism@gmail.com
We publish a monthly newsletter called PRISM. For more information or to get in touch, please visit our home page or reach out through one of our affiliated bodies.
Affiliations
- New York Yearly Meeting
- Farmington-Scipio Regional Meeting (Western NY Quakers)