If your meeting is near a college campus, then consider the suggestions below to reach for college students. To connect to working professionals and other people in their 20s, see the Intergenerational Community pages.
Visibility
Make sure your local college chaplain’s office has the contact information for your meeting, so interested students can find you. Be sure that you are listed within online directories for communities of faith.
Consider holding worship groups on campus. These worship groups should not be only for students, but an opportunity for the entire meeting community to connect with new seekers.
Access
Have resources available about Quaker history, diversity, and process for people who are new to Friends.
Offer to organize a carpool so that students without cars can attend worship. Invite students to other meeting events, such as study groups and potlucks. (You might mention that the students do not have to bring anything to the potluck, as this can be difficult for people with limited finances and without kitchens.)
Engagement
Engage with new attenders about your beliefs as a Friend. Ask people about what they are seeking in a spiritual or religious community.
Be actively inviting and welcoming. Ask college students about their lives, not just academics but hobbies and restoration as well. Ask them about their spiritual journeys and sincerely listen.
More Resources
Material on this page was inspired by the 12 How-To’s of Intergenerational Community. This document includes suggestions for supporting young adults in Quaker spaces, as well as youth.
See also: Quaker Spaces on Campus, a Friends Journal article by Sharlee DiMenichi that was published in 2025.
Last updated December 18, 2025.