Friday, January 29, 2010

Britain Yearly Meeting query from worship this week

So, this last First Day, I worshiped with Friends in Edinburgh, Scotland (at Central Edinburgh Quaker Meeting).

Each week, Friends in Britain read from the Advices and Queries. Here was this week's:

17. Do you respect that of God in everyone though it may be expressed in unfamiliar ways or be difficult to discern? Each of us has a particular experience of God and each must find the way to be true to it. When words are strange or disturbing to you, try to sense where they come from and what has nourished the lives of others. Listen patiently and seek the truth which other people's opinions may contain for you. Avoid hurtful criticism and provocative language. Do not allow the strength of your convictions to betray you into making statements or allegations that are unfair or untrue. Think it possible that you may be mistaken.

...which I rather resonated for me; and so I thought I'd share it.

Friends in Edinburgh were just lovely, and I'm delighted I had the chance to worship there; all the more so since it was a somewhat unexpected opportunity. (It's not like I make casual jaunts to Europe all the time... :) )
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2 comments:

  1. StergheFri Jan 29, 01:39:00 PM GMT

    Thank you for sharing this, Stasa!

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  2. Mary EllenSat Jan 30, 02:03:00 AM GMT

    This query language resonates a lot - and seems very Buddhist to me, in the sense of Thich Nhat Hahn's teachings about rethinking our impressions. Jaunting to Europe, are ye? Say more!

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