Clerking Quaker Discernment Online
Wednesday 3 June 2026
18:30-20:30 (UK time)
Elize Sakamoto
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Christine Habgood-Coote
Are you involved in clerking online or blended Meetings for Worship for Business? Come and explore ways to support discernment and Quaker decision-making in a technological context, whether through or over the screen.
As you may have experienced, clerking an online or blended/hybrid Meeting for Worship for Business raises distinct challenges alongside the usual work of being a Quaker clerk. Friends may feel disconnected or distracted. It can be difficult to make sure that everyone feels part of the same meeting, and that all contributions are heard equally. It can also bring benefits, such as wider participation and clearer focus.
In this session, we will think about the practical aspects of a clerk’s role before, during and after an online Business Meeting. We will talk about what it means to centre down in worship and to uphold the discernment process when everyone is in different spaces. We’ll also share tips on connecting spiritually in any space.
This course will involve:
Discussion, Speaker, Workshop, Written and visual, Zoom Session
Accessibility info:
On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.
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