These quiet times of seeking the presence of God are held regularly in about 500 places, many of them Friends' Meeting Houses . Our Meetings for Worship are central to the life of Quakers. The basis of the Meeting is a shared silence. Anyone may offer spoken ministry, a prayer or reading at any time during the hour-long meeting. We in Devizes have a new, simple but attractive Meeting Room.
Friends sit where they like within the circle of chairs.
Meeting ends when an Elder shakes hands with the person sitting next to him or her. Notices will be read out by the Clerk, after which we have coffee and a chance to meet with one another. However, should some prefer to be left alone with their thoughts or to leave immediately we would, of course, respect this. All Quakers share responsibility for the administration of the meeting. The Religious Society of Friends warmly welcomes all, regardless of race, creed, gender or sexuality.