Definition of Meeting for worship
A meeting for worship is what members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) call their religious service. Different branches of Quakers have different styles of worship, primarily consisting of three types. A meeting for worship in English-speaking countries typically lasts around an hour, and most often occur within meeting houses.
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What is Meeting for worship?
A meeting for worship is what members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) call their religious service. Different branches of Quakers have different styles of worship, primarily consisting of three types.
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