Men, women and children receive spiritual training at weekly meetings at a Kingdom Hall, and study the Bible and Watch Tower literature at home. Congregational elders appointed from the Society's headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, conduct worship services. All members of the congregation are encouraged to attend weekly meetings. Before becoming a Witness, one must study the Bible and learn Christian ways of living. Each member is expected to attend several weekly meetings designed for preparation of effective home missions.
Meetings begin and end with song and prayer.
The majority in attendance celebrate by their presence, and not necessarily by partaking of the bread and wine. Facilities for worship include the local Kingdom Hall, which serves both as place of worship and educational center. The Witnesses believe in moderation in eating and drinking habits. This includes the moderate use of alcoholic beverages. Consuming of blood and unbled meat is prohibited.