Meeting in the manner of Friends is a period of meditative worship. In silence, we seek to place ourselves in the presence of the Spirit. Friends may speak out of the silence as we are led.

“There is a principle that is pure, placed in the human mind,
which in different places and ages hath different names.
It is, however, pure and proceeds from God.
It is deep and inward, confined to no forms of religion
nor excluded from any, where the heart stands in perfect sincerity.”

— John Woolman

A founding principle of Quakerism is that there is “that of God in every person” and that all people are endowed with this “Inner Light.”

We pose searching queries.

We strive to trust to love, rather than react to fear.

We work towards peace because we believe it is the only way.

We are led to implement our concerns for the equal rights of all.

As an outgrowth of these precepts, the traditional “Quaker Testimonies” include:

• Simplicity
• Peace
• Integrity
• Community
• Equality
• Stewardship

(sometimes collectively referred to as “SPICES.”)

Many Friends have been drawn to Quakerism because of its dual commitment to spiritual awareness and social action. Friends work against forms of oppression–including racism, sexism and homophobia, and to promote environmental sustainability.

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