A convenient convention of the House is that people who are in the chapel are assumed to want to be quiet, unless they indicate otherwise, so we generally won't initiate conversation. There's almost always hot water ready for tea and coffee in the kitchen and ice in the freezer. Help yourself to beverages and to bread and other snacks. Just ask about anything you need but don't see. Saturday Evening Gathering Saturday evening is always a festive occasion, as it begins the celebration of Sunday, welcoming and ushering in the Lord's Day.
Guests are always welcome.
People should feel free to arrive when they can and leave when they need to. Children and young people are welcome.