A traditional Quaker worship service called for those present to "sit in silence" - to "center down" and listen for the Holy Spirit. If anyone - man, woman, or child - felt moved to speak, they rose to do so.
Over time, many Quaker meetings adopted (to some extent) the more "structured" form of service common to most Protestant services, with hymns, scripture readings, and sermon. At Marlboro, we include a time of "Open Worship"; a time for quiet listening to God's voice or speaking whatever has been laid upon one's heart.
The worship service of today also differs from those of early Quaker meetings in that we now use music as a vital part of our worship through our choir and handbell groups. All of these serve to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord".
Our Sunday School (or "First Day School", as it was originally known), providing spiritual guidance and learning for all age groups in our meeting.
Over time, many Quaker meetings adopted (to some extent) the more "structured" form of service common to most Protestant services, with hymns, scripture readings, and sermon. At Marlboro, we include a time of "Open Worship"; a time for quiet listening to God's voice or speaking whatever has been laid upon one's heart.
The worship service of today also differs from those of early Quaker meetings in that we now use music as a vital part of our worship through our choir and handbell groups. All of these serve to "make a joyful noise unto the Lord".
Our Sunday School (or "First Day School", as it was originally known), providing spiritual guidance and learning for all age groups in our meeting.
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