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Friends Gathering in Jesus Christ
Evanston, Illinois

Dear Friends/friends,

Our worship is in the manner of Friends - expectant, waiting worship, unprogrammed and silent unless or until the Holy Spirit prompts any to vocal ministry in the form of a message, a prayer, a hymn, a poem, etc. Our worship is preceded by 20-30 minutes of Spirit-led Bible reading. This is a practice among Friends that is similar to worship sharing. It is not a Bible study or discussion, rather each person, as led by the Spirit, may share a reading from the Bible. Each reading is either prefaced or followed by reference to the chapter(s) and verse(s) of the text, and each sharing is framed by silence to allow time for contemplation and deepening. In my experience, shared by those who have attended our gatherings, the passages of Scripture that are shared during the Spirit-led bible reading help to ground us all upon the foundation which is Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 3:11) who brings us into the blessed unity of heart and mind that he promised to us (John 17:20-23) and therefore is a very important preparation for the worship that follows. The time appointed for the worship is approximately 40-60 minutes. Please bring a Bible, though we have access to copies if any forget to bring one.

Our gatherings are scheduled for the second and fourth 7th Days (Saturdays) of every month, at 10:00 am at Evanston Monthly Meeting of Friends 1010 Greenleaf Street, Evanston IL 60202. We will gather in Friendship Hall, downstairs. Please enter the side door (handicapped accessible), next to the meeting yard, on the east side of the meeting-house, and you will see another door on your immediate left (it has a window). Go through this door, and into Friendship Hall. There is an elevator for those requiring it. Following the worship there will be time for fellowship, with beverages and some surprise snack on the second 7th Day, and a covered dish (potluck) meal on the fourth 7th Day. Please feel free to bring a friend. Occasionally we meet at other locations as the need arises, so please e-mail or call ahead if attending for the first time. If you have any questions, please email me or call me at (h)847.733.7226.

Your friend and brother in Christ Jesus the Word of God,

Robert L. Hopper

For our fellowship is not in a notional knowledge concerning Christ, but in the life itself....
Isaac Penington (The Flesh and Blood of Christ in the Mystery and in the Outward)

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