Friends General Conference

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The word "discipline" comes from the Latin word, disciplina "instruction given, teaching, learning, knowledge;  related to discipulus "pupil, student follower."     
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Friends have written little on how to worship or what the experience in Meeting for Worship is like but they tend to be quite vocal on . . .
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Quaker Worship, at least unprogrammed Meetings, is unique in that a group meets in silence but also in community.  Often someone is led to offer vocal ministry (check out Inspirations:  Vocal Ministry) but not always.  But worshippers are no
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QUAKERS AND NATURE
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The Quaker practice of "Holding One Another in the Light" does not seem to be an old practice but is consistent with Friends' belief in continuing revelation.  This practice is in addition to worship and prayer.  How this is practiced differ
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From the earliest times of Quakerism, worshippers fought against wandering thoughts in Meeting for Worship (and meditation.)   We know  this because George Fox warned against it happening.  Unfortunately, neither he nor any other early
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