The Quakers , formally known as the Religious Society of Friends, holds as the basis of its faith, the belief that God endows every human being with a measure of the Divine Spirit which may be directly experienced, if one opens oneself to that Spirit.

Our manner of worship is an outgrowth of this belief. We gather in quiet assemblies, mindful of the words: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

A Friends memorial meeting is similar in many ways to a meeting for worship. We come together in reverent silence with the desire to draw nearer to God and to understand God’s will. It is not only a time for sharing feelings of loss, but more importantly a time of thankfulness for the life of the person or persons for whom the memorial meeting is held. We reflect on the value of that life or those lives as they relate to the lives of all of us.

All present share equally in this. We sit quietly; at times an individual may be moved to speak, to offer a prayer or a message that has come out of the silence. All are welcome to do this. The meeting is closed with handshakes.

Friends hope that in the Meeting for Worship a consciousness of the Divine Presence will come to every attender, to be a source of direction, strength and comfort after leaving the meeting.