Do you give sufficient time to sharing with others in the meeting, both newcomers and long-time members, your understanding of worship, of service, and of commitment to long-time members, your understanding of worship, of service, and of commitment to the Society’s witness?
(Britain YM Quaker Faith & Practice, 1.02, 20)
What are we doing to recognize and nurture the skills and spiritual gifts of adults and children in our Meeting? Do we encourage attenders to take part in committees, attend business meeting, and participate in the activities of the Meeting? Do we encourage them to pursue membership when they are ready?
Do we support the Meeting financially and in other ways, according to our resources and abilities? Do we accept our share of responsibility for carrying out the Meeting’s work? How do we share our gifts and what do we hold back from offering?
When faced with personal or corporate decisions, do we join with others in seeking clearness, in asking for God’s guidance, and in offering appropriate counsel to one another?
Are we involved in the support, care, and religious education of our Meeting’s children? How do we rejoice in the presence of children and young people, nurturing and learning from the gifts they bring? How do we both learn from them and accept our responsibilities toward them?
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