Eugene Friends Meeting

Eugene Friends Meeting

of the Religious Society of Friends ("Quakers")


Dove line drawing“As an OPEN and AFFIRMING congregation, Eugene Monthly Meeting of Friends [Quakers] celebrates diversity in race, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, age, class, marital status, opinion and religious background. We trust this spiritual leading as we seek new understanding of truth and we welcome all who wish to join us in this search.”

  • Our committee has clearness that the planned remodeling efforts will enhance our Meeting’s mission of accessibility.
  • We aspire to embrace community members with a warm welcome for generations to come— including people of different physical abilities, displaced persons, and people of all gender identities.
  • We are committed to continuing to revise our plans as we envision new ways to welcome all.

THE WELCOMING REMODEL COMMITTEE IS STILL AT WORK!

THE WELCOMING REMODEL PROJECT originated in January 2017. While recent improvements go a long way toward making Eugene Friends Meeting more welcoming to everyone, there is still work to be done. Thanks to the wonderful generosity of all who contributed to the fundraising efforts, there are resources available to continue to upgrade accessibility to the front and back entrances.

Prior to the completion of the front entrance ramp, the only access to our building for people using mobility aids was from the rear alley. An automatic door opener salvaged from the PeaceHealth remodel, has been installed at the rear alley ramp entrance door to the West Room. When opening the door by hand, you will notice it is a little stiffer than before.

The Meetinghouse has two handicapped parking spaces in the rear alley. The current ramp is accessed through a gate and up a narrow ramp to the entrance door to the West Room (right). A repurposed automatic door opener now allows people using mobility aids to make the tight turn to enter the West Room without having to keep the door open.

Prior to the completion of the front entrance ramp, the only access to our building for people using mobility aids was from the rear alley. An automatic door opener salvaged from the PeaceHealth remodel, has been installed at the rear alley ramp entrance door to the West Room. When opening the door by hand, you will notice it is a little stiffer than before.

We will continue to have two dedicated handicap parking spaces in the rear alley. However, the current ramp access presents difficulties for those using wheelchairs and walkers. The Committee is working on improving access to the back entrance.

In addition, revision to landscaping on the South side of the building will soon provide for wheelchair access from the parking level down to the front street level. A handicapped parking space will be added at the curb on Onyx Street.

These projects are in the planning stage and are scheduled for completion in 2023.

Look how far we have progressed on our journey toward a fully accessible Meetinghouse.

Do you have ideas for making our Meetinghouse accessible? E-mail us!

Updated 1/29/2023