Inquirers should be aware, however, that other Meetings may have other requirements of members, possibly including explicit assent to Christian doctrinal statements. The queries provided here are consistent with the practice of the unprogrammed Meetings with which I am familiar. The Friends Meeting at Stony Run welcomes applications of concerned persons who wish to become members of the Religious Society of Friends. Those ready to apply usually have acquired a background of experience and reading which has informed them of the principles and practices of Quakers. We especially recommend The Baltimore Yearly Meeting's book of Faith and Practice, Friends for 300 Years, and attendance at several meetings for worship and meetings for business.
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Friends recognize that the degree of active involvement may vary during the different stages of an individual's life. Nevertheless, it is earnestly desired that all members assume their rightful share of the responsibilities of membership. Each person should insofar as he or she is able, contribute to the Meeting through attendance at meetings for worship, participation in meetings for business, service from time to time on the various committees, and through financial support of the Meeting and its programs. Baltimore Monthly Meeting of Friends, Stony Run, will welcome your response. Click here to return to the Quaker Electronic Archive's Main Page.