Coldstream Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends
The Coldstream Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends is a Canadian Quaker congregation affiliated with the Canadian Yearly Meeting (CYM), part of the global Religious Society of Friends. Registered as a nonprofit under business number 118867282RR0001, the organization focuses on spiritual practice, peace advocacy, and community support[4][5].

History and Structure
Coldstream Monthly Meeting operates autonomously but collaborates with other Quaker groups, including Yarmouth Monthly Meeting in southwestern Ontario[5]. It follows the unprogrammed worship tradition, emphasizing silent gatherings where participants may speak if spiritually moved[3]. Practices align with Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship[1].

Activities
Weekly meetings occur Sundays at 10:30 AM, combining in-person gatherings at the meetinghouse with virtual participation via Zoom. Worship includes an hour of silence followed by communal sharing or discussions of Quaker writings such as Advices and Queries[3]. On the fourth Sunday of each month, members hold a potluck meal and a Meeting for Worship with attention to business to address organizational matters[3].

Outreach and Affiliations
The group supports initiatives through the Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC), Quakerism’s peace and social justice arm, and partners with local organizations like the Women’s Rural Resource Centre[4][5]. It maintains ties to broader Quaker networks, including educational resources via Quaker Speak and collaborative projects within the Canadian Yearly Meeting framework[1][5].

See Also

• Canadian Friends Service Committee: Quaker organization focusing on social justice and peacebuilding.
• Canadian Yearly Meeting: National body coordinating Quaker activities in Canada.

References
[Content adapted from publicly available organizational descriptions and practices.]