Worship at First Friends

First Friends Meeting is unique in that persons can find both experiences of Meeting for Worship here… 'waiting', and 'semi-programmed'. Early Friends would gather each Sunday morning at their Meetinghouses, ready to listen to God through the movement of God’s Spirit in and through the people gathered there. As the Holy Spirit urged them to, Friends would speak out of the silence, sharing the teachings of Christ, their 'Inward Teacher'. This was 'waiting' worship.

Once the pastoral ministry was introduced to Quakers in the late 1800’s their worship experience changed greatly. Hymn singing, sermons, scripture reading, etc became part of the worship services in Friends meetings, just as they were in many other faith communities. Friends Meetings like ours still maintained the importance of listening to God in silence, and a portion of our service is opened for just this kind of centered meditation, reflection and teaching through the work of God's Spirit. This is 'semi-programmed' worship.

• Wear what makes you comfortable. All are welcome here!

• Childcare is provided (0-2 years) & kids are dismissed during the service for age-appropriate fun

• We have a no judging policy.

• Experiencing Divine Love is the goal of our gatherings.

• We have about 10 minutes of silent reflection, meditation and prayer at each service.

Our services start at 10:30AM and last about 75 minutes.

We welcome you to come and worship with us, discovering the experience that meets your worship needs most clearly.