CHATHAM
FRIENDS MEETING
CHATHAM
FRIENDS MEETING
4433-A Greenhill Road
Snow Camp, NC 27349
(336) 376-3407
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ABOUT US
At Chatham Friends, We Believe…
that
true religion involves an immediate, inward, personal encounter with
God - that this, rather than ritual and ceremony, is what we must
experience to obtain salvation.
that each individual has worth, dignity,
freedom and responsibility before God. (John 1:9)
that worship is a personal, positive act of
seeking, rather than a performance – that communion is an inner
spiritual experience rather than an outward observance.
that moral purity, integrity, honesty,
simplicity and humility are essential to the Christian life.
In Christian love and good will as a way of
life which makes hatred and violence impossible.
that Christ-like love and concern for
suffering and unfortunate people must find expression in
humanitarian service and social justice.
in the continuing revelation of the Holy Spirit of God who grants us new openings, insights and revelation of spiritual truth.
What to Expect at Chatham Friends
A simple and Meaningful worship-
We are light on ritual. We blend the singing of hymns, prayer, and preaching
in a way that combines good order and flexibility to make room for God to be
present as our Leader.
A Time of Open Worship-
This is a traditional emphasis among Friends. Each Sunday, a portion of the
service is set aside for a quiet waiting on God to speak to the inner being
of each worshiper. During this time, worshipers may remain in silent
meditation or may share a vocal prayer or message as they feel led by God.
A Message (sermon)-
Our pastor shares a thoughtfully prepared message to encourage and aid in
spiritual growth. Through the year, effort is made to cover a variety of
topics and learn from both the Old and New Testaments.
Friends-
We try to be open to one another and to visitors. We take seriously God’s
charge that we should become a caring community of believers.