Greeters serve more than a ceremonial role.  By their presence they offer a friendly welcome to familiar Friends and a resource for newcomers and visitors.  In both respects, they are an important part of the social and hospitality function.

Responsibilities are basic, but important:

• Arrive in time to begin greeting at 9:45 a.m.
• Greet worshippers and welcome them.
• Introduce yourself to newcomers.
• Hand newcomers a copy of the Welcome booklet if available.  If not, explain how we worship, or direct newcomers’ attention to the pamphlets that explain our way of worship.
• Mention to newcomers with children that child care is available in the nursery, and/or that First Day School is offered to older children September through June.
• Respond to immediate questions.
• Close the door to the Meeting Room at 10:00 a.m.
• Greet latecomers and direct them to the library so that all can go into the Meeting Room together, with less distraction for worshippers.
• Invite latecomers to enter the Meeting Room at 10:15 a.m.