When you arrive

Someone will usually greet you at the door and show you into the meeting room. You can arrive quietly, sit anywhere you like, and settle in. No seats are reserved and there is no special place at the front.

During worship

The meeting is mostly silent. People sit together in quiet, giving space to reflect, pray, or simply be still. From time to time, someone may stand and speak if they feel moved to do so. We call this spoken ministry. There is no sermon, no ritual, and no expectation that anyone will speak – most people don’t. You are welcome to sit quietly for the whole meeting, or to stand and speak if you feel moved.

At the end

After about an hour, the meeting ends when people shake hands with those nearby. An elder will stand and greet the meeting, and then invite any newcomers or visitors to introduce themselves. This is not mandatory.

There may be a few notices. If there has been a children’s meeting that day we will hear what they learned. Then it is over!

After

We always have tea and coffee after meetings. There are usually also biscuits. On the first Sunday of the month we also have soup, and usually homemade sourdough baked by some very talented Friends. Sometimes we will have additional events, like talks, Christmas Carols, or bring and share lunches! These are usually communicated in advance through our notices.