Quaker Worship

Welcome to Quaker Worship

All are welcome to join us in Worship. Many Friends meetings, such as our own, practice un-programmed or "silent" meetings with no formal pastor or liturgy. Meetings in some other branches of the society have more formalized services lead by a pastor.

At our Meetings for Worship we gather in expectant silence, intending to open ourselves to the Divine Spirit, which we believe is within and beyond each person. Our worship has no human leader and no planned program. Each person present contributes to the depth of worship we reach as a group. The meeting is ended, usually after about an hour, by the shaking of hands initiated by a member our Worship and Ministry committee.

In some ways it is misleading to call our meetings silent or to say that there is no minister. The Divine Spirit may move anyone present in meeting to rise and speak the words that God has given her or him to share with those present. This vocal ministry can occasionally even take the form of song.

After Worship, we greet visitors and share brief announcements. Frequently there is an opportunity for fellowship and sharing over a simple meal. 

Come worship with us every First Day  (Sunday) at 11:00 AM and first and third Wednesdays at 2:00 PM.

Information for Visitors

Visitors are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation following the rise of meeting for worship. Please sign the visitors' book, and indicate if you would like to subscribe to our monthly newsletter and weekly bulletin. Feel free to chat with committee members who are available to answer questions about Quakerism and our meeting.  Change

To watch a video about Quaker Worship click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxjH4sa2RFI