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Overview

The Quaker understanding … was guided by the Spirit directing us to the inward experience that is found in worship.

30 minutes High School and Up Reading
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Materials & Setup: 

“Quakerism arose out of a time of political and religious turmoil in England. The Quaker movement was a reaction against the structure and practices of the church at the time. Friends considered the church of the day to have gotten away from true Christianity and become far too dependent on creeds and rituals, outward forms that came between the worshiper and the direct, inward experience of God. The testimonies were employed in what they called “The Lamb’s War” to confront the hypocrisy of the professors (those who professed Christ but did not possess inward knowledge of him).”

You will need access to the Friends Journal December 2018 article, Inner Power, and the ability to print copies.

Instructions:

Have your group read the article.

Try one of these exercises:

Pair-Share or Triads

Divide the group into pairs or sets of three to discuss the quotation. Return to a large group and share any themes that arose.

Group Brainstorm

Ask a question that will elicit one-word answers or short phrases. On a flipchart paper, record the responses as participants share. Consider questions such as: What word stands out to me in this text? What feelings arise in my body as I consider this message? What question do I want to ask Spirit about this message? Invite participants to comment on what they notice about the brainstorm list.

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