I love home meetings, or meetings that are held in former "houses." My first meeting was at Inland Valley Friends Meeting in Riverside, CA.  It was the end of my church shopping tour, and after weeks of searching the internet for volunteer opportunities and reading up on George Fox, I decided to visit.

 

The pure simplicity of the "Q" sign, then the home, then the silence, then the community was encompassing and inviting.  The first message I heard was about birds,

 

I returned and didn't speak until my sixth month.  Meanwhile, I had been attending studies and had been asked to SERVE that is when I knew I was wanted, and valued.  

 

I met people who practiced publicly what they preached intimately in meeting for worship--and I knew I would stay.

Views: 64

Replies to This Discussion

Hey Javaughn, I grew up in Riverside, though we were Unitarians then.  I've since been to Inland Valley Friends a few years ago while visiting my folks who were living near Redlands at the time.

RSS

Support Us

Did you know that QuakerQuaker is 100% reader supported? Our costs run to about $50/month. If you think this kind of outreach and conversation is important, please support it with a monthly subscription or one-time gift.

Latest Activity

Daniel Hughes updated their profile
4 hours ago
Martin Kelley updated their profile
19 hours ago
Martin Kelley posted a blog post

QuakerQuaker migration starting soon, can you help?

Hi QuakerQuaker fans,It's time to start the migration of QuakerQuaker to a new online platform. It…See More
19 hours ago
Martin Kelley commented on QuakerQuaker's blog post 'QuakerQuaker Resolution for 2023—Can You Help?'
"Hi Christopher, thanks for your ongoing support all this time; I understand needing to slow down…"
2nd day (Mon)
Christopher Hatton posted events
1st day (Sun)
Christopher Hatton commented on QuakerQuaker's blog post 'QuakerQuaker Resolution for 2023—Can You Help?'
"Hi Martin,   I hope other users have been making occasional/regular donations.  I am…"
1st day (Sun)
Christopher Hatton liked David Anthony's profile
1st day (Sun)
Christopher Hatton updated their profile
1st day (Sun)

© 2023   Created by QuakerQuaker.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service