English Dissenters: Quakers quakers. Summary. 16441660 known for their radical social theology. The quakers had a major impact on English society during the Interregnum. http://www.exlibris.org/nonconform/engdis/quakers.html
Extractions: Quakers Summary An English radical religious sect ca. 1644-1660 known for their radical social theology. The Quakers had a major impact on English society during the Interregnum. After the Restoration (1660) the sect redirected itself and its efforts to a more internal enlightenment of the individual. Quakerism had it beginnings in the North of England. It was based on the outgrowth of the personal insights of George Fox (1624-1691) . Fox was born in Drayton-in-the-Clay, Leicestershire. Fox was apprenticed as a shoemaker. Between 1643-47, Fox went through his own religious conversion to find the "inner light" within himself. From his early experiences George Fox developed a new set of religious values based on the idea that all men were equal in the spirit of God. Some have suggested possible influences from early Baptists writings. Fox gathered small groups of religious converts from the Leicestershire area ca. 1644. These groups formed the early basis for his meetings of "Friends". Other groups were formed in Warwickshire ca. 1645, in Nottinghamshire ca. 1646, and in Derbyshire ca. 1647. Fox was imprisoned in Nottingham during 1649. Arrested under the Blasphemy Law in 1650, Fox was sent to prison in Derby. He spoke out against the vain and worldly practices that he saw in society. He also spoke about the coming Day of Judgment.
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Extractions: Former University of Pennsylvania football letterwinner Michael Powers has joined the Cincinnati Bengals, signing a free agent contract with the National Football League (NFL) team on April 26, one day after the 2004 NFL Draft. Powers becomes the fourth former-Quaker on a current NFL roster and third Ivy League Class of 2004 member to join an NFL team this weekend. [More]
Quakers In Wirral And Chester Introduction to the Religious Society of Friends, information about meetings in Birkenhead, Chester and Heswall, and room hire. http://website.lineone.net/~wirralchesterquakers/
About Quakers - Who Are The Quakers? Home About quakers quakers in Hampshire and the Islands Home. About quakers. Who are the quakers? http://www.hampshirequakers.org.uk/quakers/aboutq.htm
Extractions: Home About Quakers Who are the Quakers? We are a religious society, accepting that the spirit of God is in everyone and that everyone may have direct experience of God. This is Christian in its inspiration, although we do not have any imposed statements of belief. Some Quakers have a deep love of traditional expressions of Christianity; others are unwilling to accept certain Christian doctrines. This diversity is brought into unity in the stillness of our meetings for worship. Our meetings are a response to an awareness of God, as we seek a gathered stillness in which all may feel the power of God's love drawing us together and leading us. Quakers come from all walks of life. The name 'Quakers' started as a nickname - our real name is 'The Religious Society of Friends' - but we are happy to be called either 'Friends' or 'Quakers'. Faith and Practice Meeting Local Quakers Meeting for Worship Testimonies ... Top
Nontheists.Quaker.Org Articles related to nontheist approaches from people associated with quakers and links to related material elsewhere. http://nontheists.quaker.org
Extractions: Nontheists.Quaker.Org This website is a collection of writings and links from F/friends who wish to explore nontheist concepts. Since we have only just formulated this website, it is expected that the website will be very dynamic at first. Below are some documents which you may wish to peruse with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Progressive Journal and Forum for Discussion and Study" (edited by Chuck Fager), Issue #8, Volume Five, Number One (Spring-Summer, 2003), see http://quest.quaker.org/issue-8-cresson-01.htm Quaker Universalism, From Several Points of View by Os Cresson, Oct. 25, 2003. Goals and Problems and Minimal Structure and Function of an Organization of Quaker Nontheists by Os Cresson, Oct. 27, 2003. Updated Nov. 11, 2003. A Tender Concern for Religious Skeptics by Os Cresson, Oct. 27, 2003. Doctrinally Open Membership by Os Cresson, Dec. 10, 2003
Quakers In Politics. quakers and Politics. William Penn (16211670) founded the colony of Pennsylvania, a sanctuary Back to Famous quakers page. Home. http://members.lycos.co.uk/JennySteel/politics.html
Extractions: W illiam Penn (1621-1670) founded the colony of Pennsylvania, a sanctuary for freedom of conscience at a time when religious persecution was widespread in Britain. The written consitution of Pennsylvania was pioneering in terms of equality of rights for women, people of different races and religions. T homas Paine (1737-1809) was the son of Quaker parents from Thetford in Norfolk. In America his writings helped inspire a nation. He had a grand vision for society: he was staunchly anti-slavery, and he was one of the first to advocate a world peace organization and social security for the poor and elderly. In his work called The Age of Reason (see Archive of his Writings), he described his opposition to established religion and this alienated the establishment. J ohn Bright (1811-1889) was a British statesman in Victorian times. He worked within the government to repeal the Corn Laws and opposed what he saw as unjust laws and government policies. A statue of John stands in Albert Square in Manchester, in front of the Town Hall. Personal note by Jenny: John Bright was in the cotton industry, as was my great-great grandfather Samuel Hunter. Both men were born in Rochdale in Lancashire and they both attended the same Quaker Meeting. Rochdale meeting house no longer exists, but John was buried in the Quaker Burial Ground, which remains, and his grave is marked with a plain headstone in the manner of Friends.
The New Foundation Fellowship. Gathered By Jesus Christ. New Foundation Fellowship is a ministry dedicated to promoting the spiritual understanding that marked the early Friends (quakers) through traveling ministers, special events, and publications. Online ordering of publications. http://www.nffellowship.org/
Extractions: Sent to Proclaim His Everlasting Gospel to the Inhabitants of the World The name New Foundation Fellowship invites the following questions concerning who we are and what we are about. "What is the foundation of the New Foundation Fellowship?" We are built upon the rock of hearing and obeying the voice of the living Christ, who has appeared among us to teach us and bring us into his salvation. Our foundation is the same as the prophets, apostles, early Quakers and all the holy men of God throughout the ages. Like the Quakers of the 17th century, we can say that the Life of the Prophets and Apostles is reclaimed in this our day. We are built and are being built upon the rock of hearing and obeying the voice of the Living Christ, who has appeared among us to teach us and bring us into His salvation.
Brigflatts Meeting House Historic Quaker meeting house in Cumbria, England, an area which played a key role in the history of the Religious Society of Friends (quakers). http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/brigmh.htm
Extractions: Grid Ref 96: SD 642912 The Quaker tradition has long been influential in Sedburgh. The Quaker Meeting House at Brigflatts, which was an industrial community, is two miles south of Sedbergh . It was built in 1675, and is the oldest meeting house in the North of England. It retains many of the original oak furnishings in an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. George Fox, who was the founder of the Quaker movement (The Society of Friends), preached in the district on many occasions, sometimes addressing the listeners from beneath a yew tree in St Andrew's churchyard. His most famous meeting was held out-of-doors. Step inside and soak up the atmosphere of over 300 years. Little has changed. Open daily, Oct - Easter 11.00 am to dusk, Easter - September 11.00 am to 6.00 pm. Other Places with Quaker connections : Fox's Pulpit Firbank Fell 97: SD 619937 Swarthmoor Hall Ulverston 96: SD 283773 Colthouse Meeting House Hawkshead The Quaker Tapestry Exhibition Kendal Stramongate
New York Quakers New York quakers. Welcome to the New York quakers site! There are several excellent books and articles on the subject of quakers in New York. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/topic/quaker/
Extractions: New York Quakers Home Calendar Change 1752 Map of Meetings 1821 Marriage Certificates ... Queries Welcome to the New York Quakers site! My name is Stefani Evans, and I am Coordinator of this topic page for New York State . Although independent, this not-for-profit site is affiliated with the American History and Genealogy Project The purpose of this site is to enable researchers to find the records that might contain mention of their Quaker ancestors. This site contains several transcribed records, as well as information helpful to locating the original records. Beginning with George Fox in the 1600's, the Society of Friends have been excellent record-keepers. Men's and Women's Monthly Meeting minutes, births, deaths, disownments, marriages and removal certificates were painstakingly recorded by the clerk of each monthly meeting. Many of these records survive today, and are a treasure for genealogists. The specific monthly meeting attended was dictated by where a family lived. If the family moved to another location, a removal certificate was issued by their monthly meeting to the new monthly meeting. The removal certificate usually listed the parents and minor children of a family by name. If an older child removed with the family, he or she was usually issued a separate certificate, indicating clearness for marriage. The best article I've found listing the various New York monthly meetings, their locations, times in existence, and the records available for each was written by John Cox, Jr., printed in two issues of
Spaceports.com Breeder of canaries, finches, redrumped parakeets, button quail, diamond doves, budgies, cockatiels, quakers, and ringnecks. http://sol.spaceports.com/~elliot/index.html
Notes On Quakers NOTES ON quakers. quakers in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century. By Geoffrey Martin. Politically, the quakers established a strong party in the colony. http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/history/quaker.htm
Extractions: Education Programs ... View our online exhibit: "In the Path of Battle: Chadds Ford & the Battle of Brandywine." Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9-2. Barn Visitors Center open Monday through Friday 9-2. Historic houses open weekends May 15th through September 26th, 1 to 5 p.m. Group tours by appointment. Admission to Barn is free. Historic house admission $5. NOTES ON QUAKERS Quakers in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century By Geoffrey Martin The Quakers, more formally known as the Society of Friends, was one of an ever growing group of religious dissidents that had broken away from the Anglican Church during the waning years of the European Reformations. Established in 1647 by George Fox, the Society of Friends eschewed the rigid hierarchy of the state-controlled Anglican Church and proclaimed that individuals, or laymen, could understand God via an "inner light." The Quakers also professed a staunch pacifism, avoided paying taxes to Puritans, and refused to swear oaths of allegiance to any secular authority. Not surprisingly, these radical beliefs brought persecution upon the sect by secular and religious authorities in England, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Netherland, and North Carolina. Throughout the seventeenth century, Massachusetts accused eight Quakers of witchcraft and in 1692 Quaker insubordination became a capital crime, of which four were hanged. Colonial legislatures, such as one ruled by Robert Daniel in 1704, excluded Quakers from office holding.
Quakers Running Club Details information for existing and prospective members including programme of races and events, club coaches, training sessions, and location. http://quakersrunningclub.co.uk/
Extractions: A new specialist fell running club has been formed to serve County Durham. Called Durham Fell Runners the club has been formed from a core group of members from all discipline clubs such as the Quakers, Crook and Sunderland Strollers. These runners have been meeting up regularly along with some unattached friends on Thursday evenings at 18:45 at the car park adjacent to Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre to train over the hills and moors next to Hamsterley. Over the dark winter months the idea was suggested to bring all these people together and form a specific fell running club and after a couple of meetings at various local hostelries the result was Durham Fell Runners or DFR.
Friends Of The Way Click on the Southern Cross for info about Friends of the Way Sometimes known as quakers. The Southern Cross. I used to think http://www.peterspearls.com.au/quakers.html
Extractions: FGC provides resources and opportunities that educate and invite members and attenders to experience, individually and corporately, God's living presence, and to discern and follow God's leadings. FGC reaches out to seekers and to other religious bodies inside and outside the wider Religious Society of Friends. Program Work: Giving to FGC: Quaker Library Search FGC: Learn about the work of Friends General Conference, read our mission and find links to member Yearly Meetings! Also of interest: 2003 Annual Report Meet the Staff Meet the Clerks Job Openings ... FGC Long-Term Plan Gathering 2004 Gathering of Friends
Baltimore Yearly Meeting Of Friends (Quakers) of Columbia. quakers are religious witnesses for peace and justice. Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. http://www.bym-rsf.org/
Extractions: Welcome to the Baltimore Yearly Meeting web site. We serve Friends' meetings (local Quaker congregations) in Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia , and the District of Columbia Download the May 2004 issue of the Interchange Click here for Annual Session information and forms. Search Index Home About BYM Publications Calendar Announcements ... Adult Programs There are three ways to find the information available at this site. You can use the menus (above), you can use the search capability or you can use the alphabetical index . We hope that this site contains the information you are looking for, and that you are able to find it easily. If not, we would appreciate hearing about it; please e-mail the BYM Website Coordinator. Statement by the heads of American Friends Service Committee, Friends General Conference, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and Friends World Committee for Consultation
Swarthmoor Hall Historic home in Cumbria, England, which served as the nerve center of the Religious Society of Friends (quakers) in its early days. http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/swarthm.htm
Extractions: E-mail: swarthmrhall@gn.apc.org Swarthmoor Hall, near Ulverston is an Elizabethan house, and is of great importance to the Society of Friends, the Quakers, for it was here that their founder, George Fox, dictated his 'Journal'. George Fox Swarthmoor Hall was the home of Judge Thomas Fell and his wife Margaret. In 1652 George Fox had a vision on Pendle Hill in Lancashire, which led him to discover the 'Westmorland Seekers'. This group worshipped without priests or leaders, settling into silence with any who felt moved by the Holy Spirit. These people became Fox's apostles, and within weeks of Fox's first gathering at Firbank Fell, between Kendal and Sedbergh , he had found his way to Swarthmoor. Although not converted to Quakerism, Judge Fell listened and eventually became an admirer. From this point on, Swarthmoor became a nerve centre of the Quaker movement. Travelling Friends evangelists came to receive encouragement. Margaret Fell administered a fund to help those imprisoned for the faith. Eleven years after Judge Fell's death, Margaret married George Fox. Fox bought some land nearby, and established the Swarthmoor Meeting House, which still exists to this day.
Quaker Beliefs And Deism Deism and the quakers. From John Punshon s Portrait in Grey A Short History of the quakers. For more information on Quaker Beliefs http://www.sullivan-county.com/nf0/nov_2000/quaker_deists.htm
Extractions: Deism and the Quakers From John Punshon's Portrait in Grey: A Short History of the Quakers For more information on Quaker Beliefs, go to Chuck Fager's Quaker Theology Page Pages 158-167. "A Divided Inheritance" This discusses the different theological tendencies within Quakerism. Quakers have never formally adopted the "Trinity," but the three streams of Christian theology can be found in Quakerism. Deism, the "doctrine that God is quite other than the cosmos and entirely transcends it. Having created it as a closed system, he remains aloof from its operations and lets it go its own way" (160). This is God the creator, the "father." People who adhere to this theology tend to stress rational thought and science as a way of discovering truth, they tend to also place great emphasis on classic religious texts. Orthodox Quakerism is more sympathetic to Deism. For deists "the light was the inherent rational capacity of the mind." (161) Evangelical, the focus on Christ as the unique Son of God, the Redeemer who died for our sins. People are sinners who can be saved only by accepting Jesus as their Savior. This approach tends to stress charismatic leadership, strong emotional appeals and adherence to doctrine. At certain points, this has been strong in Quakerism, and it is stronger among Friends with Pastoral form of worship. Pantheist, the "the view that God and the universe are one entity, and that the divine is wholly immanent in the creation." (160). This is God as Spirit, as Holy Ghost, as Sanctifier. Silent and unprogrammed worship is most compatible with this theology, since it facilitates awareness of the spiritual dimensions of reality. It also leads to Universalism (as we define it, the belief that all religions are means to approach a the same spiritual reality) since many other faiths also practice this form of spiritual worship, e.g., Buddhism, Hinduism. Gandhi's book "All Religions Are True" is consistent with this philosophy. Pantheist Quakers view the "light [as] the direct operation of God upon the soul, something which the deist cosmology in principle refused to admit." (161).
Welcome Details of meetings with locations, times and contact details. http://freespace.virgin.net/derek.beney/welcome.htm
