Worship and Sharing Groups

Each day at the Triennial we've been meeting in groups of about 12-15 people for Worship and Sharing Groups. At many past international Friends events this has been the highlight of the gathering for many and I think that is holding true this time as well.

In my group we did a very interesting exercise. We were invited to make two concentric circles and face a partner in the other circle. The faciliator gave us the question "From where do you receive meaning and power in your life?". I had to listen first for one minute while my partner answered the question. Then the outside circle took one step to the right so I faced a new partner and got to listen to another Friend share their one minute testimony on the same question. So it continued until I had heard 6 Friends stories.

Next it was my turn to listen. I had to answer the same question, again one minute each with 6 Friends in turn. I really liked being able to hear the various answers people gave, the language they used and the honesty with which they talked to me. I also appreciated the chance to consider my own answer 6 times! I hope my answer got clearer and more focused as I continued to think of it through the exercise.

I hope this gives you a flavour of the priviledged position we are in to be able to be hear and discuss with people from all over the world their journeys with and experiences of God. I won't forget the people I have been in this small group with, each one of them with great stories to tell that challenge us, touch our hearts but also bring us joy and laughter.