Meeting for worship is generally divided into four parts:
SILENT WORSHIP
JOYS AND CONCERNS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTRODUCTION OF ATTENDEES
SILENT WORSHIP:
Silent worship nurtures the spirit within us. Quakers refer to the time of silence as “expectant waiting” because we are open to hearing the words of the Spirit during this time.
When we hear them, we discern whether the message is for ourselves only or for the group. If the latter, we speak out of the silence. Such speech is referred to as vocal ministry.
In all four parts of Meeting for Worship, we strive to be concise rather than offer opinion/ commentary. Speakers are encouraged to let attenders know where they might find additional details about specific announcements.
Longstanding Quaker values are commonly referred to as SPICES
SIMPLICITY
PEACE
INTEGRITY
COMMUNITY
EQUALITY
STEWARDSHIP
Fort Collins Friends Meeting is inclusive and welcoming to all. As a community, we endeavor to live these values in our everyday actions and interactions.
Fort Collins Friends Meeting (Quakers)
2222 West Vine Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80521
clerk@fortcollinsquakers.org
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