Some readers are all for the concept of unannounced inspections of religious services. Let 'em come, seems to be the sentiment where Quaker meetings are concerned. Jill Allum has a list of good practice she'd like to see an anonymous inspector rate us on. They are:
Welcome and friendliness;
Ambience of surroundings;
Simplicity and honesty of worship;
Relevance and depth of ministry;
Brevity and sparkiness of notices;
Warmth of chat over cup of tea; and
Follow-up invitation to a time of sharing or social event.
Well, Friends, how do you shape up to those at your meetings?

Meanwhile, Young Quaker's review of a Meeting for Worship in March was written by the Friend's own Oliver Robertson, who visited Dumfries and Galloway in January while on a speaking tour about his previous job at the Quaker United Nations Office in Geneva.