August 9th 2026

Many early Friends entered meeting for worship expecting to be changed.Worship is the response of the heart and mind to the influence of the Spirit of God. A meeting for worship convenes in silent expectancy at a previously appointed time and place to await the advent of that Spirit that has a power to unite a diverse group of seekers. Such meetings are often marked by a sense of awe and mystery, for worshipers never know beforehand how the seed each shares will become manifest. They are confident that any who feels led to speak from their experience of the word of God, the Christ within, Spirit or the Inner Light may express sentiments in response to the deep and even unconscious needs of those gathered together. George Fox taught that such experiences are available to everyone.

South Central Yearly Meeting, Faith and Practice, pg 13.