Abstract: A portable pew, that comprises (1) a first, second, third, and fourth cam attached to a seat portion; (2) the seat portion, having a seat bottom, a seat top, a first seat side, a second seat side, a third seat side, and a fourth seat side, and wherein the first cam is pivotally attached to the first seat side and the second cam is pivotally attached to the second seat side; and the third cam is pivotally attached to the seat bottom, and the fourth cam is pivotally attached to the third seat side; (3) at least one back portion having a back portion front, and a back portion back, a first back side, a second back side, a third back side and a fourth back side, and wherein the first cam is additionally pivotally attached to the first back side.