Our meeting for worship is unprogrammed, which means that we gather in
prayerful silence with neither clergy nor liturgy. The faith of Friends rests on the
belief that each of us has that of God within. Stillness is an integral part of the
meeting for worship as all of us try to "center down" in the gathering silence and
to be open to the living word of God. Listening together, we experience ourselves
and each other as spirit-filled and spirit-led.

Any who feel that God requires them to share the "Light" given to them may rise
and speak. The form of vocal ministry in meeting for worship may vary: a prayer,
a spoken message, a song, a reading from the Bible or other source of inspiration.
Afterwards the silence should resume. Speaking in meeting is not an occasion for
dialogue or debate, and, normally, a person does not speak more than once during
the meeting. We try to enter each meeting for worship resolving neither to speak
nor not to speak, but to await the inspiration that grows out of the silence.

Meeting is closed when a designated Friend "breaks meeting" by shaking hands
with and welcoming the neighbors sitting nearest. Others shake hands with those
nearby, and meeting is officially ended. Our meeting has an additional short period
of "after thoughts", during which additional messages in the spirit of worship may
be shared. We then share joys and concerns; greet visitors and ask them to
introduce themselves; and make announcements. This is followed by light
refreshment.

Our children's meeting is a special program for young people which takes place
upstairs during part of the meeting. Children may join in part of the hour of silent
worship, or for the full meeting for worship. We encourage and enjoy the
participation of children in meeting for worship. Child care is available for
preschool children during meeting.