Welcome to Richmond Friends Meeting

We sit in silence, awaiting an ever deepening awareness of the Spirit.

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As silence grows, our shared focus on the Light within nurtures gathered souls.

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Then, at times, may come thoughts and feelings so strong and clear that we are stirred into becoming aware that the inspired message is to be spoken aloud.

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Friends rise and speak such messages simply and briefly.

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Silence is allowed to expand after a message to foster full appreciation.

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We speak not to one another's messages but from individual deep leadings, yet themes often emerge.

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We value silent meetings as fully as those receiving vocal ministry. The sense of a gathered, satisfying meeting rests on the chosen spititual joining of persons seeking God.

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Ministry and Worship Committee, 2004