The Way We Worship
Our form of worship is based on expectant waiting in silence with no professional minister. In the silence of this unprogrammed worship, God can draw near to us and we to God. This silence is often experienced as liberating. There is no prepared sermon, but anyone is free to speak, provided she or he does so in response to a prompting of the Spirit. Such a message may draw us together and closer to God. Some people may have a profound sense of awe and wonder, because they know that God is present. Others may become aware of a powerful spirit of love and truth that transcends their ordinary experience. At the end of an hour, the clerk will shake hands with a neighbor; each worshiper will then shake the hand of their neighbor. This ends the meeting for worship.
Children are welcome to attend worship, although we also have a separate children's program. Those who attend the children's program join worship during the last five minutes.
Children are welcome to attend worship, although we also have a separate children's program. Those who attend the children's program join worship during the last five minutes.
Learning More
Study Resources
Faith and Practice – Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
A publication of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting that includes Quaker history and advices on procedures, membership, and current practice for conducting meeting business, as well as quotations from past and present Friends on belief, worship, concerns, leadings, and testimonies.
QuakerSpeak
A YouTube channel offering weekly videos containing interview with Friends on various matters of faith, practice, history, and general concern.
Quakers in Arkansas
The entry on the Religious Society of Friends in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture.
A publication of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting that includes Quaker history and advices on procedures, membership, and current practice for conducting meeting business, as well as quotations from past and present Friends on belief, worship, concerns, leadings, and testimonies.
QuakerSpeak
A YouTube channel offering weekly videos containing interview with Friends on various matters of faith, practice, history, and general concern.
Quakers in Arkansas
The entry on the Religious Society of Friends in the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture.
