Quaker Meetings

Quaker Meetings are gatherings of members of the Religious Society of Friends, typically held in silent worship spaces. Participants sit together in quiet reflection, prayer, or meditation, often without a formal leader. The focus is on communal stillness, openness to spiritual insight, and listening inwardly or to others who may feel moved to speak. These meetings foster a sense of shared presence and spiritual connection, emphasizing individual experience within a supportive community. They can vary between unprogrammed (silent with spontaneous spoken contributions) and programmed (structured with prepared elements), reflecting the diversity within Quaker practice.