81. CWN - Society Of Friends Places Of Worship society of friends COVENTRY Search CWN. MORE INFORMATION www.quaker.org. CWN / Religion / Places of Worship / society of friends, ©199597 Ecosaurus. http://www.coventry.org.uk/religion/worship/society_of_friends/

Society of Friends COVENTRY Friends Meeting House, 112 Castle Road, Hartshill, Chapel End Friends Meeting House, Hill Street STRATFORD Friends Meeting House, Maidenhead Road This page was last updated on 29.6.97 MORE INFORMATION: www.quaker.org CWN Religion Places of Worship Society of Friends Ecosaurus

82. How Friends (Quakers) Conduct Church Business, By Bill Samuel - QuakerInfo.com Information on how the Religious society of friends (Quakers) conducts church business its method of decision making. http://www.quakerinfo.com/quakmfb.shtml

Your online source for information about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Home Articles Forum Feedback ... Calendar of Yearly Meetings Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com var site="sm1QuakerInfo" How Friends (Quakers) Conduct Church Business by Bill Samuel Originally published September 1, 2000 at Suite101.com Friends are not to meet [in meetings for business] like a company of people about town or parish business ... but to wait upon the Lord. (George Fox, Letters Friends (Quakers) do many things in a different manner than most do. One of these things is how Friends conduct their church business. In a study on this subject, Beyond Majority Rule (Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, 1983), Michael J. Sheeran, S.J. states Friends "...may be the only modern Western community in which decision making achieves the group-centered decisions of traditional societies." Democracy or Theocracy? Some people, even some Friends, look at the open and participatory aspects of a Friends meeting for business, and conclude it is designed to be democratic. In fact, its intention is not to find what the most people want to do, but to find the will of God for the body that is meeting. Friends decision making is fundamentally theocratic rather than democratic. Friends decision making is a matter of spiritual discernment. It is based on a belief that God's will can be perceived by human beings. Furthermore, it assumes that God speaks consistently to all and therefore that all who genuinely seek the will of God can find unity in what it is.

83. Beliefnet.com Home Community Discussions society of friends (Quakers). society of friends (Quakers), Beliefnet welcomes the Religious society of friends! http://www.beliefnet.com/boards/boards_main.AllCategories.asp?Category=114

84. Beliefnet.com Protestantism Religious society of friends. BELIEFNET PICKS. Brings the concerns, experiences and testimonies of the Religious society of friends in Washington. http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_31936.html

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85. Religion: Quaker Women In contrast with almost every other organized religion, the society of friends (Quakers) have allowed women to serve as ministers since the early 1800s. Herstory is about equality within the society of friends http://library.usask.ca/herstory/quaker.html

Religion: Quaker Women Quaker Women 56 KB In contrast with almost every other organized religion, the Society of Friends (Quakers) have allowed women to serve as ministers since the early 1800s. Herstory 1975 noted the work of Quaker ministers Alma G. Dale in Manitoba, and Eliza Brewer's work with the inmates of Kingston Penitentiary. In 1977, Herstory noted that the tradition of equality within the Society of Friends, and her strong faith, helped Emily Jennings Stowe during her long fight for recognition as Canada's first female doctor, and in her organization of the Dominion Women's Enfranchisement League in the 1890s.

86. Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers) - Some Information On Quakerism Religious society of friends (Quakers). The Religious society of friends (Quakers) had its beginnings in Great Britain in the middle of the 17th century. http://home.comcast.net/~wsamuel/quakers.html

Bill Samuel Home Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites More Search Options Friends Christian Renewal Friends in Christ Quaker Resources ... View My Guestbook Maternal health care Free donation var site="sm4wss" Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) had its beginnings in Great Britain in the middle of the 17th century. George Fox traveled far and wide talking to priests and other religious leaders, but was not satisfied with what he heard and what he saw of their practice. Finally he heard a voice which said, "There is one, even Christ Jesus, that can speak to thy condition." When he heard that, his heart lept for joy. Having this revelation, he traveled far and wide sharing it, and he had another revelation of a great people to be gathered. He preached in the hope that "all come to know Christ to be their teacher to instruct them, their counsellor to direct them, their shepherd to oversee them; and might know their bodies to be prepared, sanctified, and made fit temples for God and Christ to dwell in." Many joined the fledgling movement. Some (men and

87. Society Of Friends. , 1719 (1820) society of friends. Philadelphia Preferred citation. Cite as society of friends, Book of Discipline, American Philosophical Society. Provenance. http://www.amphilsoc.org/library/mole/s/discipline.htm

Society of Friends. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Book of Discipline (1 vol., 25p.) American Philosophical Society 105 South Fifth Street * Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 Table of contents Abstract In October 1719, the Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends for Philadelphia and the Jersies reached consensus on a "book of discipline" governing the "establishment and order of meetings." The regulations covered both the conduct of the Quarterly and Monthly Meetings and the personal comportment of individual members, refining the bureaucratic structure of the meetings and laying out the powers of Overseers and other officials. It touches upon marriage (mandating endogamy), burial, and attendance at meetings, and cautions Friends to plainness of speech and dress, drinking, smoking, backbiting, and gaming. This version of the Book of Discipline is a manuscript copy made for the American Philosophical Society in 1820 "from and antient Copy in the possession of Timothy Matlack, Esqr." Background note Scope and content Administrative information Restrictions on use ... Contact information Return to MOLE: APS Manuscripts On-Line Return to APS Library Return to APS home Background note In October 1719, the Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends for Philadelphia and the Jersies reached consensus on a "book of discipline" governing the "establishment and order of meetings." The regulations covered both the conduct of the Quarterly and Monthly Meetings and the personal comportment of individual members, refining the bureaucratic structure of the meetings and laying out the powers of Overseers and other officials. It touches upon marriage (mandating endogamy), burial, and attendance at meetings, and cautions Friends to plainness of speech and dress, drinking, smoking, backbiting, and gaming.

88. Quaker Environmentalism - QuakerInfo.com Article by Marshall Massey on history and principles of environmental concerns in the Religious society of friends. http://www.quakerinfo.com/quak_env.shtml

Your online source for information about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Home Articles Forum Feedback ... Calendar of Yearly Meetings Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com var site="sm1QuakerInfo" Quaker Environmentalism by Marshall Massey Originally published April 1, 1999 at Suite101.com Marshall Massey proposed the creation of the North American Quaker environmental organization the Friends Committee on Unity with Nature in a 1985 plenary address to Friends in California. He helped set up the actual organization at the annual gathering of Friends General Conference two years later. He presently serves as staff for the Environmental Projects Center in Colorado, and leads workshops on witnessing skills for religious and environmental groups. Marshall attends Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Quaker Environmentalism Different Quaker environmentalism is different from most other kinds of religious environmentalism because Quakerism itself is different! And so, to understand the one, we need to start by looking at the other. Now, there are three things in our Quaker tradition that, in my opinion, explain nearly all the striking differences between our Religious Society and most other Christian bodies:

89. The Artist In The Society Of Friends The Artist in the society of friends. Then the society of friends places great value on the individual and values individuals for their diversity. http://home.att.net/~quakart/texts/wilson.htm

Q u a k e r s and the A r t s Historical Sourcebook Home E-Texts Biography Links ... Message board The Artist in the Society of Friends by Katharine M. Wilson Originally published in Reynard, Note: The Quaker Fellowship of the Arts (QFA) is a British organization founded in the mid-1950s, parent of sorts to the North American Fellowship of Quakers in the Arts (FQA). Friends in general tend to enjoy communicating with each other. One of my wartime impressions of evacuation to Huddersfield is of how, after a meeting of concerned townsfolk dispersed, Friends could be seen coming together across the empty hall to compare their reactions. This characteristic strikes strangers at once. They are surprised that we linger so long after Meeting for worship to talk to each other. A friend I brought to a Swarthmore lecture was absolutely astounded by its prelude of five or six hundred people all chattering excitedly. She said she had never been so astonished since she first heard the similar phenomenon with starlings at Trafalgar Square. So QFA gatherings have this basis. But there is more to it than that. Artists are a minority in most societies and often feel a little solitary. Their art absorbs them. In its practice they feel most themselves, and they look out on life from this angle. But in communion with others the door to this vital part of themselves tends to keep shut.

90. Christianity - Religious Society Of Friends Top Links Religious society of friends Web Site Links. Quaker Information Articles, news and other resources related to the Religious society of friends (Quakers). http://christianity-links.com/Denominations_Religious_Society_of_Friends.html

Christianity Denominations Sub-Categories Faith and Testimonies History Local Meetings and Churches Organizations ... Youth Groups and Ministries Religious Society of Friends Web Site Links Religious Society of Friends, The - Bills itself as the "official Quaker home page." Largest listing of Quaker links on the Web, plus hosting for a number of Quaker groups. Shakers and Quakers, Differences Between - This is a simplified, one page description of the background of Shakers and Quakers, the latter being a thriving, worldwide Christian religion. Quaker Information Center Quaker Cafe in Ottawa - Notes on discussions over coffee of social science related subjects by people connected with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Largest Quaker Communities - Statistics on U.S. States with most Friends; U.S. states with highest proportion of Friends. Quaker Resources Online Index - Well-organized indices to online resources about Friends (Quakers) plus a listing of local meetings (congregations). Quaker Electronic Archive - A searchable collection of documents (and links) related to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers.) It also includes a chat room, on-line worship, a calendar of events, and a message board. soc.religion.quaker

91. A Quaker Understanding Of Jesus Christ, Part 1, By Arthur O. Roberts - QuakerInf An exploration of how the Religious society of friends (Quakers) views Jesus Christ, by Arthur O. Roberts, Professorat-large, George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, USA. http://www.quakerinfo.com/quak_jc1.shtml

Your online source for information about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Home Articles Forum Feedback ... Calendar of Yearly Meetings Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com var site="sm1QuakerInfo" A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ Part 1 of 4 by Arthur O. Roberts Originally published October 1, 1999 at Suite101.com [EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is taken, by permission, from an article, "A Quaker Understanding of Jesus Christ", by Arthur O. Roberts in Quaker Religious Thought , Vol. 29, No. 3, July 1999. Due to the length of that article, it is published online in four parts. The article was adapted from a paper read at the Quaker Theological Discussion Group, Orlando, Florida, November 21, 1998, and responses to it. Arthur Roberts is a past Editor of Quaker Religious Thought . He is the author of many journal articles, poems, devotional pieces, books, and other writings. He has served in the past as Professor of Religion and Philosophy and as Dean of Faculty at George Fox University , as well as a pastor in Friends' (Quaker) churches.

92. The Society Of Friends (Quakers) Christian Independent Religious society of friends (Quaker) Meeting House. Vocal Ministry - In a gathered meeting there may be http://www.wlv.ac.uk/chaplaincy/photoex/society_of_friends_(quakers).htm

St Peter's Anglican Church St John's in the Square Anglican Church St Thomas' Anglican Church St Mary and St John Catholic Church ... University Ecumenical Chaplaincy [ The Society of Friends (Quakers) ] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints A Statement of Christian Beliefs Christian Independent - Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Meeting House Vocal Ministry - In a gathered meeting there may be few spoken words, but there is rich ministry. Friends have since the 17 th Century, borne witness against war and armed conflicts as contrary to the spirit and teachings of Christ. Inspired by George Fox (1624-91) Quakers asserted that religion is concerned with the Spirit of GOD in every person. (“Quakers” quaked when deeply moved). Although Bible based Quakers offended the established church and many suffered for their beliefs. No dogmatic statements: GOD speaks to every person directly. No binding moral code but “Advices” have Christian roots. A strong tradition of “witness” against war and military service. Deeply involved in work for peace, reconciliation, prisoners, community relations, education, aided by national and international committees. Meetings for silent worship help spiritual life: no set forms, symbols or festivals. Anyone may speak if so moved, or the meeting may remain silent. Marriage is by a simple exchange of promises at a Special Meeting. Death is marked also by a special meeting. No baptism, but newly born children are often welcomed at meetings.

93. Swarthmoor Hall Owned by the society of friends, The Quakers, and used for training and retreats. Also available for groups of people who might wish to organise their own events retreats, workshops - either on a self-catering or fully-catered basis. http://www.quaker.org.uk/contacts/educat/swarth.html

SWARTHMOOR HALL Return to contacts page Swarthmoor Hall Swarthmoor Hall Retreat Programme for 2004 Paying for an Event Facilities for Organising Your Own Events Travel Directions Built circa 1586, this historic manor house is a centre for retreat programmes, and self-catering holidays in beautiful South Lakeland. Visitors enjoy our peaceful gardens and wild flower meadow. The Hall houses a fine collection of 17 th Century furniture, and was the powerhouse of the early Quaker Movement. Guided tours (only) mid-March to mid- October, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 2.30pm. Groups can be accommodated at times mutually arranged. This Grade II* listed Hall also provides a unique and peaceful setting for conferences and seminars. Rooms are available in the old house or, for a group of up to 35, in the larger, purpose - built Fell Barn. The Fell Barn incorporates a servery and dining facilities, has a full range of audio-visual equipment available for hire, and is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Groups can also work undisturbed in the garden – weather permitting! An added bonus is the opportunity for conference guests to view the historic rooms of the old house, which can be opened up by arrangement with the staff. Conference organisers can make bookings to suit their specific needs, from one room to the whole site, which includes overnight accommodation for up to 16. The staff at Swarthmoor Hall work hard to meet individual requirements, and pride themselves on their flexible, friendly and relaxed approach. In consultation with conference organisers, they can arrange catering, and are equally happy for groups to cater for themselves using the well- equipped kitchen facilities.

94. Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers) Religious society of friends (Quakers), Friends House. 173177 Euston Road. LONDON. NW1 2BJ. Tel 020 7663 1000. Fax 020 7663 1001. Website http://www.theredirectory.org.uk/orgs/rsf.html

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Friends House 173-177 Euston Road LONDON Tel: Fax: Website: http://www.quaker.org.uk/ Help and advice are available from Quaker Peace and Social Witness This organisation is a member of the RE Council. RE-related Organisations - Search A-Z of RE-related Organisations Faith Communities - Search Faith Communities (All) ... List of RE Council members Page generated:28 May 2004 (Last full update: November 2001) Culham Institute / Tony Parfitt / Melchior

95. Richmond Declaration Of Faith Of 1887 - QuakerInfo.com The Richmond Declaration of Faith of 1887 is the classic statement of faith of the Orthodox branch of the Religious society of friends (Quakers). http://www.quakerinfo.com/rdf.shtml

Your online source for information about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Home Articles Forum Feedback ... Calendar of Yearly Meetings Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com var site="sm1QuakerInfo" Declaration of Faith Issued by the Richmond Conference in 1887 Section Links Of God The Lord Jesus Christ The Holy Spirit The Holy Scriptures ... The First Day of the Week EXPLANATORY NOTE: A conference of 95 delegates appointed by 12 Friends (Quaker) yearly meetings representing the Orthodox branch of Friends across the world met in Richmond, Indiana in September 1887. This conference issued a Declaration of Faith , which has been widely used by Orthodox Friends ever since. This is one of the three major doctrinal documents for Orthodox Friends. The others are the Letter to the Governor of Barbadoes and Essential Truths (N.B. It should be understood that the quotations from Scripture are made from the Authorized Version unless stated to be from the Revised Version.) It is under a deep sense of what we owe to Him who has loved us that we feel called upon to offer a declaration of those fundamental doctrines of Christian truth that have always been professed by our branch of the Church of Christ. OF GOD We believe in one holy, (Isa. 6:3, 58:15) almighty, (Gen. 17:1) all-wise, (Rom. 11:33, 16:27) and everlasting (Ps 90:1-2) God, the Father, (Matt 11:25-27) the Creator (Gen 1:1) and Preserver (Job 7:20) of all things; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, by whom all things were made, (John 1:30) and by whom all things consist; (Col 1:17) and in one Holy Spirit, proceeding from the Father and the Son, (John 15:26, 16:7) the Reprover (John 16:8) of the world, the Witness for Christ, (John 15:26) and the Teacher, (John 14:26) Guide, (John 16:13) and Sanctifier (2 Thess 2:13) of the people of God; and that these three are one in the eternal Godhead; (Matt 28:19, John 10:30, 17:21) to whom be honor, praise, and thanksgiving, now and forever. Amen.

96. A Lively Concern: The Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers) A LIVELY CONCERN THE RELIGIOUS society of friends (QUAKERS). by Rachel MacNair. http://www.fnsa.org/fall98/macnair1.html

A LIVELY CONCERN: THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) by Rachel MacNair Friends: Who We Are Principles of the Inner Light Friends on Abortion Friends: Who We Are The Religious Society of Friends, more commonly known as Quakers, began in the religious ferment of England in the 1600s. The basis of all Quaker beliefs is the presence of "that of God" in everyone. Everyone has an "Inner Light" for guidance. Though many choose to ignore it, it is always there to be reached. Though clearly Christian, the early Friends would quote the Koran when speaking with Turks because of the belief that other peoples who also had access to the Inner Light would understand better if spoken to in terms they understood. The Quaker response to those in positions of power who are not willing to listen, even to those who are brutal and insensitive, is a practice called "Speaking Truth to Power," which holds that everyone contains a spark that can be reached with prophetic voices. The Quaker method of worship involves the use of silence so that people can "center down" and be attuned to the Inner Light. Friends sit together in a Meeting for Worship, and speaking occurs when someone is moved of the Spirit to speak. The silence that follows the message is part of the message, to give others a chance to contemplate the point just made. There is no minister or, more accurately, everybody is a minister. All are equally invited to contribute to the spiritual journey of the group. Pastoral work and administrative work are done by committees and by a monthly Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business, which all can attend. Decisions are made by consensus of the group, so that there is no tyranny of the majority and the consciences of all individuals are respected. The Meeting is the group, analagous to a church, and Meetings are associated in larger geographical groups which meet yearly (hence, the Yearly Meeting).

97. North Cumbria Quakers Guide to the meetings of The Religious society of friends (Quakers) in North Cumbria. http://northcumbria.quaker.eu.org

Quakers in North Cumbria - The Religious Society of Friends - Cumberland General Meeting Index QUAKERS IN NORTH CUMBRIA Cumberland General Meeting The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Pardshaw Monthly Meeting ABOUT THE GENERAL MEETING Cumberland General Meeting comprises those Quaker Meetings situated in the northern part of Cumbria. This area extends northwards from the A66 to the Scottish borders and from the Solway Firth in the west to the hills of the Pennines in the east. The General Meeting district takes in the Northern Fells of the Lake District National Park, the Cumbrian plain northward to the Solway estuary and parts of the Eden Valley and northern Pennines. To the south, Cumberland General Meeting borders with Westmorland General Meeting , which encompasses the heartland of early Quakerism in Northern England. To the north, across the Solway Firth, our nearest neighbouring meetings are those in West Scotland Monthly Meeting, located in the Galloway peninsula. LINKS TO CONSTITUENT PREPARATIVE MEETINGS: PARDSHAW MM KESWICK COCKERMOUTH WHITEHAVEN PARDSHAW ... ALSTON Click here to see a map showing the locations of meetings in North Cumbria: LOCATION MAP Click here for more information about Cumberland General Meeting: MORE ABOUT CUMBERLAND GENERAL MEETING CLICK HERE FOR OTHER QUAKER WEB SITES: Close links exist with the Friends Fellowship of Healing Centre at Lattendales. Lattendales is in the village of Greystoke, situated between Penrith, Mosedale and Keswick Meetings. We are always pleased to welcome at our meetings for worship visitors who are staying at Lattendales.

98. A Lively Concern: The Religious Society Of Friends (Quakers) A frame capable browser can be downloaded from Netscape Communications or Microsoft. Go to A Lively Concern The Religious society of friends (Quakers). http://www.fnsa.org/fall98/macnair.html

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99. Barclay's Apology The premier classical doctrinal book of the Religious society of friends (Quakers). http://www.qhpress.org/texts/barclay/apology/

You are here: Quaker Heritage Press Online Texts Works of Robert Barclay Apology for the True Christian Divinity An Apology for the True Christian Divinity by Robert Barclay first published in 1678 Quaker Heritage Press 16 Huber St. Glenside, PA 19038 licia@qhpress.org Peter D. Sippel 120 East Street Rd., G3-O4 Warminster, PA 18974 quakerpages@juno.com www.qhpress.org Contents Editor's Introduction [p. iii] Glossary [p. vii] Apology for the True Christian Divinity Unto Charles II, King of Great Britain [p. 1] Unto the Friendly Reader [p. 7] Theses Theologicae [p. 8] The First Proposition: Concerning the True Foundation of Knowledge [p. 19] The Second Proposition: Concerning Immediate Revelation [p. 21] The Third Proposition: Concerning the Scriptures [p. 62] The Fourth Proposition: Concerning the Condition of Man in the Fall [p. 84] The Fifth and Sixth Propositions: Concerning the Universal Redemption by Christ, and also the Saving and Spiritual Light wherewith every man is enlightened [p. 96] The Seventh Proposition: Concerning Justification [p. 167]

100. Society Of Friends --  Encyclopædia Britannica society of friends. To cite this page MLA style society of friends. Encyclopædia Britannica. 2004. Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?eu=117346&tocid=0&query=quakers

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