Our Quaker Heritage
The Quakers, or Friends, have a rich history of practicing pacifism, equality, and community service since their origins in 17th-century England. They established a presence in Salt Lake City to share these values and foster social justice and spiritual growth.
A Brief History of Quakers
Beginning in 1948 a small group of Friends began to gather weekly for silent worship in Salt Lake City. By 1950 workshops and presentations were being arranged in Utah by the Northern California American Friends Service Committee.
A Salt Lake Monthly Meeting of 16 members was formed in 1958 under the care of College Park Quarterly Meeting of Pacific Yearly Meeting. By 1961 this meeting had dwindled to two and was laid down.
By 1966 regular business meetings were again held in Salt Lake by a small worship group under the care of Logan Monthly Meeting.
1978 saw formation of Salt Lake Monthly Meeting as a member of Intermountain Yearly Meeting. Salt Lake Monthly Meeting began at this time to participate in activities in support of peace and humanitarian services.
After meeting in a number of rented spaces, and a failed attempt to buy a building, Friends purchased the currently building on 48th South in Murray, Utah and continue to meet there at this moment.
A detailed history is available in the archives of Salt Lake Monthly Meeting.