Make Shared Decisions

...distinguishing God's work and guidance within the human heart...

Patricia Loring

Quakers make group decisions by listening for unity. Our business meetings are grounded in the faith that together we can perceive God's guidance for our communities. In this way, our corporate discernment is an extension of our worship.

How Quakers Make Decisions

Eden Grace of Beacon Hill (MA) Friends Meeting describes the power and purpose of Quaker decision-making and discernment practices.

Eden Grace on QuakerSpeak
 

Virtual Clerking and Discernment

Best practices and support for bringing meeting for business, committee meetings, or other Spirit-led decision-making to online platforms

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Corporate Discernment in Meetings for Business

Text from Faith & Practice, the book that provides guidance for Friends in New England, on Quaker business process

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For Clerks

Resources for Friends serving as clerk of a committee, meeting, or other group

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For Recording Clerks

Resources for those serving as recording clerks for committees, meetings, or other groups

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Tips and Tools for Virtual Worship and Gatherings

Advices, best practices, creative ideas, and hosted opportunities for connecting and worshipping virtually

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Resources to Aid Discernment in Your Meeting

Exercises and advice for learning to listen for unity

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Meeting Leader Calls: Monthly Check-In for Friends Serving Their Local Meetings

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The Life Cycle of Meetings

Resources for understanding the different phases in the life of a local Quaker meeting, including resources on faithful care of a meeting at the end of its life.

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Questions? Didn't Find What You're Looking For?

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