Upcoming events:  2010  -   2011 Coldstream Monthly Meeting for Worship for Business:  September 19th,  2010    Meeting for Worship followed by potluck lunch and Meeting for Business - September 5th, Singing followed by refreshments How do Quakers worship? Friends find that Gods presence and direction is more easily discerned in the worshipful silence of the group.  This is not a solitary search, but a shared communion. By coming together for a quiet hour without planned liturgy, sacraments, music or Bible readings, participants open themselves to follow the leading of the spirit.  Out of the silent and expectant worship, anyone may minister when truly moved. The Meeting for Worship is the heart of the Quaker community.  From this individuals or the group may be led to active witness in the world. Seekers from all backgrounds are welcome to worship with us. The Quaker way of life incorporates: *  The opportunity for each person to seek God"s leading, both as an individual and as part of a group. *  The understanding that God is continually revealing truth to us as we listen and as we experience life. *  An understanding that religion is about the whole of life. *  An understanding that all people are of value and are equal before God. *  A respect for the natural world and all the creatures that are part of it. *  The need to incorporate integrity and simplicity into ones life> *  the knowledge that peace comes from consideration and respect for all peoples and the working out of difference in ways that are life-giving and satisfying for all. The Quaker Rap:  by Kathleen and  Anne Graham  -  scroll down

QUAKER RAP There once was a Quaker, who loved to rap And when the Spirit moved her, her feet would start to tap The Quaker is me, and I'm here to say A few choice things about the Quaker Way. Now, Quiet to the LEFT - and Silence to the RIGHT Commune with the Lord with all of your might Here in the house, where there is no steeple There's something sacred in all God's people. We meet in stillness to find a deeper sense of the Spirit all around us - that's God's presence And we all are equal, in our God's eyes He loves each one of us, and that's no lie Now Quiet to the LEFT - and Silence to the RIGHT Commune with the Lord with all of your might Here in the house, where there's no steeple There's something sacred in all God's people. True religion leads to respect for the earth And all life upon it, it ALL has worth Sometimes we live in joy, sometimes in strife But religion is about the whole of life. Now Quiet to the LEFT - and Silence to the RIGHT Commune with the Lord with all of your might Here in the house, where there's no steeple There's something sacred in all God's people.