Category Archives: Spiritual State

As we reflect on the spiritual state of our meeting over the past year, Bethesda Friends Meeting feels a quiet joy in the deepening of our worship together and in the stronger ties of community that we are building. We … Continue reading →

Four themes emerged from the conversations that Ministry and Worship held with meeting attenders and members: First, the centrality of silence and the need to continue to learn and deepen its uses. Second, help the children, older and younger, to … Continue reading →

In considering the Spiritual State of our Meeting Community this year, we looked at the extent to which we are a centered meeting. We held two focused opportunities for small group discussions, as well as noting comments made more informally. … Continue reading →

As we think about the spiritual state of Bethesda Friends Meeting this spring, we do so against the background of reconsidering our relationship with Friends United Meeting. This process has been difficult but also spiritually and personally rich for many … Continue reading →