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The Sierra-Cascades Yearly Meeting of Friends is a voluntary association of meetings, churches, and individuals that supports worship, ministry, and service through the cultivation of Christian faith in the Quaker tradition. We are led by the Spirit to commit ourselves to recognizing the full participation of LGBTQ+ people in all aspects of the life of Sierra-Cascades Yearly Meeting of Friends. We would love to hear from you!
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The Quaker way of thinking about ministry comes into focus when one compares the Friends practice of “recording” with the more common practice of “ordination.” In many Christian denominations, one must first be ordained in order to become a minister. Ordination is the preparation, screening and launching pad for ministry.
As Friends, we reject the idea that schooling, licensing, or other outward qualifications are necessary to become a minister. We believe that anyone may be called by God into public ministry. Rather than setting human-engineered prerequisites, Quakers have chosen simply to observe those who serve as ministers. When the community is clear that their public ministry is empowered and congruent with the spirit of Friends, we affirm and celebrate that faithful service by “recording" this clarity in the minutes of a meeting for business – hence the terms “recording" and “recorded minister."
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Do you want to be more involved in building an intentional community? There are a variety of ways for you to use your skills and passions in service. Committees and Working Groups are a wonderful way to connect with your fellow Friends and develop a sense of purpose.
How are you moved to serve?
