Meeting For Business
Welcome! If you’re used to typical board meetings or rowdy town halls, a Quaker Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business will feel like a breath of fresh air (or perhaps a bit of a mystery at first). At its core, it’s not just about making decisions; it’s about seeking "the sense of the Meeting"—a collective discernment of what is right. The Elements of Meeting for Business 1. It is a Form of Worship Quakers don’t separate the "spiritual" from the "practical." The meeting begins and ends in silence. Even the discussion happens in a spirit of prayerful listening. It’s […]
