Quaker Worship & Spirituality
The true light, which enlightens everyone, [is] coming into the world. ~ John 1:9
The Light
The core of Quaker spirituality lies in turning toward the Light within each of us, the Light of Christ, that of God within us, the Spirit—we each may name it in different ways, but we share the same experience:
that each of us can commune with God directly, inwardly, without any mediating persons, books, or rituals.
The Light within us can guide us, heal us, forgive us, awaken us, inspire us, make us more whole and fulfilled, and call us into service or ministry on behalf of Love and Truth.
Community
Community is essential to our spiritual lives—we are here to support each other in the life of the Spirit. And when we worship together, we share a deeply refreshing peace and sometimes we are gathered in the Spirit to an even more precious and intimate collective sense of the Presence in our Midst.
Worship
In our hour-long worship, we begin in silence, allowing time to settle into a deep, centered space. We wait expectantly on the Divine, opening ourselves to the Spirit. Some may be moved to speak, sharing messages led by the Spirit. And at times we are deeply gathered into the Presence.
Join Us — Sunday at 11am 1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Zoom: Or join us by Zoom: Click here to join the hybrid meeting
Meeting ID: 550 104 323
Passcode: cpmm
Join by phone:
+1 305 224 1968 US
+1 309 205 3325 US
More on Worship—visit our web page.
Learn more
Follow the links below to the Worship & Spirituality sections of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting’s book of Faith and Practice. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting is Central Philadelphia Meeting’s denominational organization.
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