Some
Basic Things to Know About Chattahoochee Friends :
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We
are an independent worship group meeting in the manner of Conservative Friends, waiting in silence to hear the voice
of God both individually, and especially during our First-day meetings
together, as a group.
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When
Friends are moved to speak, they rise and speak to the gathered group as led by
the Spirit. Anyone in attendance
may speak if led to do so. We only
ask that all be led by the Spirit as to whether a particular message is for the
individual alone at that moment, or is indeed for the ears of the entire group
of Friends. Spanish interpretation
is available.
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We
believe that everyone has the Light of God available to them (John 1:9). Therefore, we share in responsibility
and insight. In addition to the
“vocal ministry” mentioned above, someone may also feel especially
led to share a scripture verse, or even a song, but our meeting for worship is
not planned or programmed in advance.
Worship ends with the shaking of hands, followed by announcements and
social time.
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We
stress and attempt to live our lives according to these basic principles, or as we call them “testimonies”: Simplicity,
Peace, Integrity, Community, and Equality. These testimonies are not, however, simply another set of outward "principles" that guide us in living out our faith; we believe that they are instead reflections of an true, sincere, and constant inner change that the Light of Christ Jesus brings to our hearts. Therefore simplicity, peace, integrity, community, and equality are all testimonies that arise in daily circumstances from our changed hearts, that is, faith from the inside out!
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Dress
is casual. A few of us even
occasionally can be found using the plain dress attire of the more traditional
Friends in certain other areas of the country.
·
Quakers
have traditionally been involved earnestly in social service programs and
causes, and community improvement projects. It is our hope to become a useful and
integral part of our communities here in
Please worship with us at 10am on First Day (Sunday) at 5855 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 170
Norcross, GA, 30071.
For more information, call Scott at 770-315-9478.