Contact & Location for Quaker Meetings Westport
Service Times for Quaker Meetings Westport
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship
Programs & Ministries at Quaker Meetings Westport
About Quaker Meetings Westport
Westport Friends Meeting, located at 938 Main Road in Westport, Massachusetts, is part of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) tradition with roots in the area dating back to 1699. The meeting gathers each Sunday at 10 AM for unprogrammed worship, a contemplative practice centered on silent waiting and openness to the movement of the Spirit, where any member may offer vocal ministry if moved to do so. As an open and affirming spiritual community, Westport Friends welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions, including LGBTQ individuals, and members are guided by Quaker values of peace, social justice, and stewardship. The congregation engages in outreach and ministry addressing peace, human rights, environmental care, and pastoral concerns, reflecting the Quaker commitment to living out their faith through action. Visitors of all backgrounds are warmly invited to experience the spiritual depth and community fellowship that characterize this long-established meeting.
First-Time Visitor Info for Quaker Meetings Westport
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Meeting for worship is unprogrammed, conducted largely in silence with the possibility of vocal ministry from members as they feel moved by the Spirit; there is no pastor-led sermon or choir, though hymns may be sung from the hymnal if called for. Visitor Tips: Arrive with openness and patience to experience the contemplative silence; listen attentively to both the quietness and any spoken ministry that may arise; allow time after each speaker for silent reflection; it is not necessary to agree with or fully understand everything shared, as even imperfect words may come from a deep spiritual place.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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