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meeting for worship with attention to Business
About Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business
“Meeting for Worship for Business” is when the community gathers to make decisions together while staying grounded in worship and listening for Spirit, seeking unity.
On the first Sunday of each month, members and attenders move from Meeting for Worship to Meeting for Worship for Business. These meetings are hybrid, with both in-person and online participation.
Quakers treat business meetings as a form of worship, taking time to reflect inwardly and seek guidance as decisions are made.
Much of the Meeting’s work is first done in committees, which bring items to the full community for consideration.
The meeting is organized by a Clerk or Clerks, who prepare the agenda and help guide the group toward unity. Agendas and background materials are shared a few days in advance by email.
A Recording Clerk is present to keep notes of the discussion and decisions.
The Meeting is supported by the time, care, and contributions of members and attenders who help sustain its life and work.
The Meeting may also issue public statements when it finds unity on issues affecting the wider world. These are recorded as “Minutes” and can be found on the News & Events or committee pages such as Sanctuary and Peace & Social Concerns.
This process is different from most secular meetings, and all are welcome to participate. Newcomers are encouraged to ask questions.
For virtual attendance, a Zoom link is sent to the listserv on the Friday before the meeting..
Email: info@abqfriends.org to request inclusion on the listserv.
A friend speaks during Business Meeting.