The meeting for worship usually includes the following:
 
 

                           Singing of hymns, prayer, Scripture reading, children's story, offering,
                           message, and open worship. Open worship is a time of silence during
                           which all are encouraged to enter into prayer and reflection. Some
                           prefer to meditate on a Bible verse, poetry, an aspect of nature or a
                           problem of life. Some find this time their best opportunity for
                          examining carefully and candidly their own words and actions of the
                          past week. Still others -- in the mystical approach which is a strong
                          element in the Quaker tradition -- simple try to bring the inner self to
                          complete quietness, the better to hear the  "still small voice." However
                          we prepare ourselves, it is essential to try to be completely open and
                          sensitive so that we may be freely led by the spirit to new insights.
                          You may feel moved to share these insights; feel free to speak during
                          the silence -- as briefly and clearly as possible.
                          Do not apologize or explain yourself, as we are all equal before God.
                          Leave time after the previous speaker, so that gathered Friends may
                          reflect upon what was has been spoken.

                                        A time of fellowship with refreshments follows the meeting
                          for worship