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Churches Directory > United States > North Carolina > Greensboro - Winston-Salem - High Point area
Friendship Friends Meeting
Greensboro, North Carolina
Basic Information
General Description
- Type of Congregation: church with services in own building
- Size of Congregation: small-medium (50-100 people) -- about 60
- Setting: urban
- Denomination or Affiliation(s): North Carolina Yearly Meeting - Conservative (Quaker)
- Strength of Denominational Identification: strong
Importance of Christian Universalism
- Believers in Universal Reconciliation: nearly 100% of congregation
- Is Universal Reconciliation Taught? -- yes, currently taught and emphasized
Demographics of Congregation
- Single People in Their 20's: 15-30%
- Families with Children Under 12 Years Old: 5-15%
- Families with Children Older than 12: 15-30%
- People Over 65: 30-50%
- Blacks and Africans: 5-15%
- Hispanics and Latin Americans: less than 5%
- Asians and Pacific Islanders: less than 5%
- Other Non-White Ethnic Groups: less than 5%
- Are There Services in Language(s) Other than English? -- no
Philosophy and Style
- Overall Philosophy and Style: progressive, deeply spiritual
- Doctrinal Purity or Open-Mindedness? -- "in Quakerism, all are equal" -- there is no leadership to enforce doctrinal purity
- Worship Style: very simple -- "unprogrammed, waiting worship"
- Music and Instruments Typically Used in Services: individual singing; and "we have group singing 15 minutes prior to our worship service"
- Frequency of Communion: never -- "we believe that each time we come together we are communing with Jesus' real presence"
- Politics in Sermons? -- no
- Tithing or Specific Financial Obligation? -- not practiced; members may donate as much or as little as they choose
- Are Gays and Lesbians Welcome to Join? -- yes, they are completely and unconditionally accepted
Mission and Programs
- Building Close Friendships and Fellowship Among Members: very important
- Deepening Members' Faith and Understanding of Christian Teaching: very important
- Sharing the Gospel with Non-Believers: somewhat important
- Charity and Community Service: very important
- Programs for Children and Youth: child care and children's classes
- Does the Leader Offer Home and Hospital Visits for the Sick and Elderly? -- "We have no leader but we are very attentive to the needs of those who are home-bound. Our Meeting holds mid-week Meeting for Worship in the Friends Homes (Assisted Living) next door to our building."
- Does the Leader Offer One-on-One Spiritual Counseling for Members? -- n/a
Other Information
- As do all Quakers, we believe that each person has the Light of Christ within. We believe in the testimonies of simplicity, equality, peace and integrity. We believe in continuing revelation and are guided by the Inward Light in the context of the Gathered Community. Our worship is unprogrammed meaning that we wait on the Spirit to give words or songs through anyone in the Meeting.
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