This is a list of terms Friends have used. Some appear in this Faith and Practice, all in Friends' speech and writings.
ADVICES. Ideals stated as a continuing reminder of the basic faith and principles held to be essential to the life and witness of Friends. Friends have found it useful regularly to remind each other of their nature through periodic reading and discussion along with related queries.
AFFIRMATION. A legal declaration made by Friends or others who conscientiously decline to take an oath.
ATTENDER. One who attends and participates in meeting activities fairly regularly but has not become a member.
BIRTHRIGHT MEMBER. Friend born of Quaker parents and recorded at birth on a monthly meeting's membership rolls.
BREAKING MEETING. Term used for the closing of the meeting for worship when a designated Friend shakes hands with the persons next to her or him. Following this, all shake hands with their neighbors.
CENTER DOWN. A process by which we still or direct our conscious thought and open our minds in order that we may hear God speak directly to us.
CLEARNESS. A condition in which there are no perceived obstacles to a proposed course of action by an individual or meeting.
CLEARNESS COMMITTEE. A group of Friends appointed or selected to assist a person or the meeting to clarify a decision or concern.
CLERK. A member who presides at meetings of Friends. A meeting for worship with a concern for business may have recording and reading clerks.