A Quick Guide to Quaker Beliefs and Values

Meeting for Worship
Our Meetings for Worship have no minister or pastor and no order of planned service... read on
That of God in Everyone

Quakers believe there is "that of God in everyone", although some Friends prefer to use the word 'light' or 'spirit'... read on
The Bible and other Writings
Whilst the Bible is the source of almost all the testimonies and the ways of Friends... read on
The Sacraments
Friends do not appear to believe in sacraments. In fact nothing could be further from the truth... read on
Integrity
Quakers try to be honest in their dealings with all people ... read on
Simplicity
Quakers are sometimes confused with Armish or Shaker groups because of their thoughts on simplicity ... read on
Peace
As Quakers we aim to be peacemakers in all of our dealings whether personal, national or international... read on
Equality of All
One of the main convictions of Quakers is the equality and value of everyone regardless of race, gender, age or beliefs... read on
The Inner Light
For Quakers what is experienced in our hearts and minds is more important than anything preached from a pulpit... read on

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