SESSION 2:

QUAKER WORSHIP

AND VOCAL MINISTRY

“Enter meeting for worship every time expecting to be changed.” –Friends General Conference

“Be still and know that I am God.” –Psalm 46:10

Overview

Attending a Meeting for Worship is often the first introduction to Quakerism. This session will explore the intentions and experiences of Quaker Worship and Vocal Ministry, including waiting worship vs. meditation, logistics and techniques of worship, various forms of worship used by the Religious Society of Friends, and how to perceive and test a leading for vocal ministry. A mix of video, reading material, and questions for reflection, the session is about 1 hour.

Course Content (Note: Content is best viewed through Chrome or MS Edge internet browsers.)

1. Frequently Asked Questions About Quaker Meeting for Worship (Video and Discussion Questions, 10 min.)

2. Newcomers Worship Guide (Pamphlet, Approx. 5 min.)

3. Quaker Meeting for Worship, Part 1: Listening (Video, 9 min.)

4. Quaker Meeting for Worship, Part 2: Speaking (Video, 7:30 min.)

5. Stan Thornburg on Questions to ask before speaking at Meeting for Worship (Flowchart, Approx. 5 min.)

6. Is Quaker Worship Meditation? (Video and Discussion Questions, 9 min.)

7. How to Deepen Quaker Meeting for Worship (Video and Discussion Questions, 7:30 min.)

Opportunities to Participate

For those interested in attending a Quaker meeting for worship, Friends Meeting of Washington would welcome your participation in one of our weekly worships, which present opportunities for spiritual development. You can attend in person or online. For more information about how to attend, see the link below.

All Are Welcome and Included at Meeting for Worship | Friends Meeting of Washington

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