"Worship, according to the ancient practice of the Religious Society of Friends, is entirely without any human direction or supervision.  A group of devout persons come together and sit down quietly with no prearrangements, each seeking to have an immediate sense of divine leading and to know at first hand the presence of the Living Christ. It is not wholly accurate to say that such a Meeting is held in the basis of Silence; it is more accurate to say that it is held on the basis of "Holy Obedience."  Those who enter such a Meeting can harm it in two ways: first, by an advanced determination to speak; and second, by advanced determination to keep silent.  The only way in which a worshipper can help such a Meeting is by an advanced determination to try to be responsive in listening to the still small voice and doing whatever may be commanded.  Such a Meeting is always a high venture of faith and it is to this venture we invite you this hour."(Text was originally prepared for a Friends Meeting attended by delegates to the World Council of Churches in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1948.)

The Quaker form of worship recognizes "that of God in everyone." We feel that worship, at its best, can bring direct communion with God, free of any ritual. We find that this individual experience of worship is deepened when it is shared with others.

Our Meeting for Worship is based on expectant waiting for guidance from the divine source within. The Inward Light, which itself comes from God, is a source of grace and illumination. It leads our many diversities toward harmony, not only within the worshipping group, but in our relations with everyone around us. During a "silent" Meeting for Worship, individuals at intervals may be moved to share their spiritual insights. This kind of vocal ministry is welcome from anyone present, not just from members. Brief messages can carry deep meaning, reaching many others. Worship lasts for about an hour and is closed by someone designated to do so who turns to his or her neighbor and shakes hands. From this Meeting for Worship we may return to our daily lives reaffirmed in our sense of direction and strengthened by the love and power of God.  A designated Friendly Presence from the Care and Counsel Committee will be glad to answer any questions you may have after Meeting for Worship at the guestbook table.