Quakers (Religious Society Of Friends)

What Quakers (Religious Society Of Friends) does

Calgary Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), also known as Calgary Monthly Meeting, is a registered nonprofit religious community in Calgary, Alberta, operating as part of Canadian Yearly Meeting and affiliated with the Affirming Network of Faith Communities. The organization has maintained continuous (with one gap from 1925-1954) Quaker presence in Calgary since August 1908 and conducts weekly Meeting for Worship based on contemplative silence and expectant listening, with no written dogma, required prayers, or formal hymns. Services and religious education are delivered free of charge; the financial model depends entirely on voluntary donations from members and supporters, accepted via e-Transfer, CanadaHelps, and cheque. The organization has no proprietary technology — its core platform consists of a Squarespace website, an email newsletter, and Zoom for virtual worship — and offers no commercial products or paid services. Governance follows the Quaker consensus model through a clerk and committee structure, with decisions made in Meeting for Worship for Business. Beyond weekly worship, the meeting operates First Day School for children, distributes The Canadian Friend and CYM newsletters, and engages in social and environmental justice work (peace, LGBTQ+ affirmation, environmental stewardship) through partnerships with the Canadian Friends Service Committee, Quaker Earthcare Witness, the Quaker United Nations Office, and Camp NeeKauNis. Active members number approximately 10-15 on Zoom and a comparable small cohort in-person, well below the 40 Friends recorded meeting twice monthly in 1956.

Name

Quakers (Religious Society Of Friends)

Legal name

Calgary Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

Website

https://calgaryquakers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Calgary Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), a donation-funded nonprofit religious community in Calgary, Alberta, offering weekly silent worship, religious education, and social justice programs to individuals seeking inclusive spiritual community as part of Canadian Yearly Meeting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Spiritual Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Spiritual community
• Contemplative worship
• Faith gatherings
• Social justice advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization operates entirely on voluntary donations from its members and supporters. Donations can be made via eTransfer, CanadaHelps website, or by cheque. No membership fees or fixed pricing for services are charged.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Calgary Quakers operates as a Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, holding a weekly Meeting for Worship on Sundays from 10:30 to 11:30 am in a blended in-person and online format. Services are offered free of charge and are based on silent, expectant waiting for Divine Guidance with no set prayers, hymns, or written dogma. The meeting also provides religious education programs (including First Day School for children), social and environmental justice advocacy, reconciliation work with Indigenous communities, and community communications through newsletters and national Quaker publications.

Product overview

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) is a religious community rather than a technology company. Their primary offering is Meeting for Worship—a contemplative spiritual gathering practice based on silent waiting and expectant listening for Divine Guidance. The organization functions as Calgary Monthly Meeting within Canadian Yearly Meeting. Core services include weekly Sunday worship (held in-person at Scarboro United Church and online via Zoom), religious education programs including First Day School for children and adult learning resources, and social/environmental justice initiatives. The community also provides communication tools including newsletters and publications to maintain connection among members and with the broader Quaker network across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meeting for Worship Weekly Quaker worship service based on contemplative silence and expectant waiting, held Sundays in person at Scarboro United Church and online via Zoom; open to all attendees at no charge.
• Social and Environmental Justice Programs Advocacy and action initiatives focused on peace, reconciliation, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and environmental stewardship delivered through partnerships with CFSC, Quaker Earthcare Witness, the Affirming Network of Faith Communities, and the Quaker United Nations Office.
• Religious Education Quaker learning opportunities including First Day School for children, audio/video collections, Quaker books, and the Quaker Learning Series pamphlets supporting spiritual formation for members and seekers.
• Online Newsletter and Publications Weekly email updates, The Canadian Friend magazine featuring reflections from Quakers across Canada, and Canadian Yearly Meeting newsletter distributed to community members for communication and spiritual content.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canadian Yearly Meeting (CYM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization of Quakers in Canada that connects and supports Quaker Meetings across the country. Calgary Monthly Meeting is part of CYM, participating in Representative Meeting and Yearly Meeting activities.
• Affirming Network of Faith CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, fostering a welcoming and affirming spiritual community. Calgary Quakers are members committed to this inclusive approach.
• Scarboro United ChurchminorOthersChurch location where Calgary Quakers hold their weekly Meeting for Worship in the Downstairs Chapel. Friends will continue meeting here for the foreseeable future.
• CommunityWise Resource CentreminorOthersShared space in Calgary that supports grassroots organizations working for social and environmental justice. Used as mailing address location for Calgary Quakers.
• Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService arm of Canadian Quakers working on peace, justice, and reconciliation through advocacy and action. Provides Truth and Reconciliation Guide for Canadian Quakers.
• Quaker Earthcare WitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working to advance environmental and social justice, promoting sustainability and climate action through Quaker values.
• Quaker United Nations OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working on peacebuilding and social justice through Quaker values at the United Nations level.
• Camp NeeKauNisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuaker camp providing space for spiritual renewal, community-building, and outdoor experiences in a peaceful, nature-based setting.
• Edmonton Monthly MeetingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuaker community in central Alberta offering worship, fellowship, and social engagement. Calgary and Edmonton hold joint meetings periodically.
• Lethbridge Worship GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmall and welcoming Quaker community in southern Alberta that gathers for worship and spiritual reflection.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Edmonton Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: Quaker Monthly Meeting in central Alberta offering parallel worship, fellowship, and social engagement. Directly comparable as a Prairie-region Monthly Meeting holding joint activities with Calgary.
• Winnipeg Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: Prairie-region Quaker Monthly Meeting connected via the Prairie Friends Conference alongside Calgary and Edmonton. Directly comparable as a same-network Prairie Quaker community.
• Toronto Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: One of the largest Quaker Meetings in Canada and part of Canadian Yearly Meeting. Comparable as a same-denomination urban congregation offering silent worship, education, and social justice engagement.
• Halifax Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: Atlantic-region Quaker Monthly Meeting within Canadian Yearly Meeting. Comparable in offering silent worship, First Day School, and justice-oriented programming.
• Vancouver Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: Quaker Monthly Meeting in British Columbia historically providing oversight to Calgary Meeting. Comparable as a Canadian Yearly Meeting congregation with similar worship style and community programs.
• Ottawa Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: Canadian Quaker Monthly Meeting affiliated with Canadian Yearly Meeting. Comparable in worship style, governance (clerks and committee structure), and engagement with social justice causes.
• Lethbridge Worship Group: Small Quaker community in southern Alberta gathering for worship and spiritual reflection. Comparable as a same-denomination, same-province worship group, though operating at a smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• American Friends Service Committee (AFSC): Large Quaker-affiliated organization running peace and social justice programs internationally. A larger incumbent in the same faith tradition that shares Quaker testimonies and offers resources across North America.
• Pendle Hill: Quaker center for study and contemplation offering residential education and retreats. A broader institutional peer that amplifies Quaker religious education and spiritual formation beyond the local Meeting level.
• Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC): Service arm of Canadian Quakers, working on peace, justice, and reconciliation. A broader institutional peer that Calgary Quakers partner with, providing programs and resources the local Meeting leverages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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