41. Towards Renewal Within The Religious Society Of Friends, Part 1 Of 2 - QuakerInf Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com Site Meter. Towards Renewal Withinthe Religious society of friends, Part 1 of 2 by Bill Samuel. http://www.quakerinfo.com/qrt1.shtml

Your online source for information about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Home Articles Forum Feedback ... Bio Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com var site="sm1QuakerInfo" Towards Renewal Within the Religious Society of Friends, Part 1 of 2 by Bill Samuel Reprinted with permission from Quaker Religious Thought #87 (May 1996) I appreciate the invitation from the editor to respond to Grant Thompson's paper, "A Perspective on Friends Membership" (QRT #86). I will draw upon that and other articles in the same issue in a discussion of Christian renewal within the Religious Society of Friends, with a particular focus on Christians in meetings where Friends lack a corporate commitment to Christ. The second series of choices offered by Thompson is: 2. Ideally, the set of requirements for membership in Friends meetings (a) should , (b) should not include, as a subset, the set of requirements for membership in the Church Universal (i.e., the Body of Christ). Thompson restricts his discussion to the first option. While I agree with Thompson that this should be the case, it is not in the Monthly Meeting (Adelphi) and Yearly Meeting (Baltimore) in which I hold my formal membership in Friends. For those of us for whom being part of the Body of Christ is central to our identity, this presents major problems. Rupert Read suggests, in "On the Nature and Centrality of the Concept of 'Practice' Among Quakers," that it is practice rather than faith that binds Friends together. Furthermore, he maintains that it is not even important that Friends claim faith in God.

42. Soc.religion.quaker Answers To Frequently Asked Questions Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Religious society of friends (Quakers), compiled for the soc.religion.quaker news group by Marc Mengel. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/Quaker-faq/

soc.religion.quaker Answers to Frequently Asked Questions soc.religion.quaker news.answers soc.answers Subject: soc.religion.quaker Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Followup-To: soc.religion.quaker srq_1048526945@mwm.chi.il.us mengel.nospam@users.sourceforge.net soc.religion.quaker I have compiled the following FAQ answers posting. The history in particular is rather sketchy. This is an evolving document, and corrections are welcomed. This posting is now being automatically posted monthly, to soc.religion.quaker soc.answers , and news.answers on USENET news, and is in Internet Digest FAQ format. This also causes it to automatically appear in various places (See ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/Quaker-faq ), (See http://www.faqs.org/faqs/Quaker-faq/ mail-server@rtfm.mit.edu http://www.cdt.org/speech/spam/030319spamreport.shtml http://quakerscotland.gn.apc.org/business.htm ... http://www.friendsjournal.org/ ) They probably have a meeting in your area on their mailing list. They can also get you free introductory issues of Friends Journal. or in the UK, try first: http://www.quaker.org.uk/

43. Membership In The Society Of Friends Maryland. It offers some queries for those who are considering membershipin the Religious society of friends. Inquirers should http://www.qis.net/~daruma/member-q.html

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT MEMBERSHIP . . . ? The Friends Meeting at Stony Run welcomes applications of concerned persons who wish to become members of the Religious Society of Friends. Those ready to apply usually have acquired a background of experience and reading which has informed them of the principles and practices of Quakers. We especially recommend The Baltimore Yearly Meeting's book of Faith and Practice, Friends for 300 Years, and attendance at several meetings for worship and meetings for business. Membership implies a commitment. Friends recognize that the degree of active involvement may vary during the different stages of an individual's life. Nevertheless, it is earnestly desired that all members assume their rightful share of the responsibilities of membership. Each person should insofar as he or she is able, contribute to the Meeting through attendance at meetings for worship, participation in meetings for business, service from time to time on the various committees, and through financial support of the Meeting and its programs. If you are interested in applying for membership at Baltimore Monthly Meeting of Friends, Stony Run, consider how you would respond to these questions:

44. Local Ireland: Society Of Friends (Quakers) An introduction to society of friends records and their use in genealogicalresearch. society of friends (QUAKERS) by Francis Dowling. http://www.local.ie/content/25654.shtml/genealogy

30 March 2003 Maps What's New About us Contact ... Advertise Ireland Search Local Ireland About Ireland Church Records in other counties Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Donegal Dublin Galway Kildare Kilkenny Laois Leitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow Visit the counties Shopping ecards Competitions ... Publish on our site Other counties Antrim Armagh Belfast Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Derry Donegal Down Dublin Fermanagh Galway Kerry Kildare Kilkenny Laois Leitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Northern Ireland Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Tyrone Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow You are here: [an error occurred while processing this directive] SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) by Francis Dowling The Society of Friends has been active in Ireland since 1653 and have the earliest and best kept records of any religious group in the country. Content - Births, Marriages, Deaths - Includes Names and Addresses of those involved. - The Society of Friends' Libraries also hold extensive collections of wills, letters and family papers. Location Northern Ireland Society of Friends Library

45. Community Of Churches In Utah society of friends (Quakers). Logan. Return to map. Logan Monthly Meeting 1045N. 500 E. Logan, UT 84321 Lay contact Cathy Webb, Clerk. Salt Lake City. http://www.ccutah.org/main/members/quaker.html

About CCU Administrative Council Common Ministry Founding Covenant Christian Unity Prayer ... Contact Us Members American Baptist Christian Church Episcopal Evangelical Lutheran ... United Methodist Ecumenical Links Ecumenical Offices Calendar View Calendar Add Event Special Events Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Society of Friends (Quakers) Logan Return to map Logan Monthly Meeting 1045 N. 500 E. Logan, UT 84321 Lay contact: Cathy Webb, Clerk Salt Lake City Return to map Salt Lake Monthly Meeting 1968 E. Herbert Ave. SLC, UT Lay contact: Elaine Emmi, Clerk P.O. Box 3090, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-3090

46. Friendly Bible Study Popular Bible study method originally published in pamphlet form by Quakers (members of the Religious society of friends) Joanne and Larry Spears. http://www.read-the-bible.org/FriendlyBibleStudy.htm

Friendly Bible Study by Joanne and Larry Spears The Friendly Bible Study pamphlet (ISBN 0-620912-2-7) can be ordered from the Friends General Conference Bookstore . This material may be freely reproduced with credit. You can contact the authors at: Joanne and Larry Spears 15160 Sundown Dr. Bismarck ND 58503 spears1@aol.com Return to Peace Church Bible Study Home Page or use your browser's "Back" or "Previous" button to return to where you were when you clicked to come here. A Note on Translations A translation cannot reproduce in English all the meaning of the original text. On finer points and on some surprisingly major points, significant differences exist between one translation and another. The English words chosen to translate the Hebrew or Greek are important reflections of the translator's perspective. By using several different translations of the Bible, it will quickly become apparent that translators are human. Bible study in which different translations are read sensitizes the members to how the choice of English words affects the meaning of the text. The translator's words point to the meaning of the original text, which in turn is an effort to point to truth as the author understood it. This is a liberating insight to many, and it may transform a reader's antagonism toward the text and enable the reader to approach the text in order to understand the underlying truth.

47. The Society Of Friends (Quakers) Christian Independent Religious society of friends (Quaker) MeetingHouse. 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.

48. Society Of Friends Of Refugium Klitgaardens Now you can become a member of the newly created society of friends ofthe Klitgaarden. The Society was established in the summer of 2001. http://www.klitgaarden.dk/engelsk/ven_med_klitgaarden_eng.htm

Society of Friends of The Klitgaarden Refugium Now you can become a member of the newly created Society of Friends of the Klitgaarden. The Society was established in the summer of 2001. The first General Assembly will be held at the Klitgaarden Friday, July 5th, 2002. Annual dues will be DKK 250.- for single members, DKK 600.- for companies. The dues will help to provide stays for researchers and artists. After three years of membership members may apply for stays at the Klitgaarden provided empty rooms are available, and they will be required to pay the usual prices. To join the Society please mail to: info@klitgaarden.dk or send a letter to the adress: Klitgaarden Damstedvej 39 DK9990 Skagen or make a payment to the account: SparNord: 9015-4561877799 The preliminary Board: Chairman: Kunsthistoriker Lise Funder Treasurer: Secretary: Birthe Mortensen Museumsdirektør Annette Johansen Journalist Lone Kühlmann Galleriejer og billedkunstner Grethe Rolle Kunsthistoriker Lise Svanholm Formand for bestyrelsen for fonden, Karen Krause-Jensen, deltager

49. Quaker Information Center Information about the Religious society of friends Quaker beliefs practices, history, organizations, literature, activities, and events; volunteer service opportunities; and some employment listings. http://www.quakerinfo.org/

SPECIAL EVENTS, EXHIBITS, TOPICS HABS Exhibit Invitation QUAKER RESPONSES to the SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS and their AFTERMATH EXHIBIT, On-Line: Quakers and the Political Process: Living Our Faith Into Action Photos: Elke Muller More about the Quaker Information Center , including goals, services, access, annual report, and a list of QIC Participating Organizations (with links when available). Volunteer and Service Opportunities (16 different lists/categories) , including workcamps, internships, camps, other potentially transformational experiences, and some perennial jobs Quaker and non-Quaker; short, medium, and long-term; domestic and international : an informal collection of position searches About the Religious Society of Friends : Quaker faith, spirituality, and worship; Quaker practices and structures; and Quaker testimonies and concerns (witness or ministry). "Quakerism a Religion Meaningful for Today's World: A Brief Overview" . This helpful introduction, a reproduction of a 16-page pamphlet, can be read with images (144 Kb) or as text only (32 Kb).

50. Cultural Diversity In Armenia. ODA society of friends of Armenia. On August 26, 1991 the society 'ODA'was registered at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia. http://www.cultural-diversity.am/eng/organizations/oda.html

About Project Ethnic Groups Assyrians Belorussians ... [Society "Rossia"] "ODA" Society of Friends of Armenia On August 26, 1991 the society 'ODA' was registered at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia. The society integrated such branches as the Molokans' communities of the regional center of Kalinino (present name: Tashir) and of the neighboring villages of Mikhaylovka, Medovka, Saratovka, Vidovka, Stepanavan, as well as of Pushkino, Kuybyshevo, Kirovo, Maksim Gorky; of Hrazdan and Tzakhkadzor. Branches were founded in Abovyan, Hoktemberyan and the village of Privolnoye, too. The current number of the families registered in "ODA" Society is 5,300 families. As we consider the national composition, it is a Russian-Armenian society, in which there are representatives of twenty other nationalities. The activity of "ODA" Society on protection of human rights and freedoms. By the time when "ODA" Society was founded, there was no Orthodox Church in Armenia. In Kanaker , the building of the regiment church built in the beginning of the XIX century by the Cossacks, later on turned into a Culture House, has been preserved. "ODA" applied to the authorities of Armenia, to Patriarch of Georgia Ilia and Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Aleksiy II with a request to restore the church. As a result, the Orthodox Church of "Holy Virgin's Cover" in Kanaker functions since August 1991. This has been the first action of "ODA" Society having for its ultimate goal the preservation and affirmation of the traditions of Russian culture.

51. New England Yearly Meeting Of Friends Calendar, monthly meetings information, links and The Quaker Message.Category Regional North America Society and Culture Religion...... George Fox, one of the early founders of the society of friends in seventeenth centuryEngland, had as a youth suffered great anguish as he sought an answer to http://www.neym.org/

New England Yearly Meeting of Friends 901 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01602-1908 voice: 508/754-6760 fax: 508/754-9401 neym@neym.org Office hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tues - Fridays Closed Mondays For more details call the office, listen to the greeting. Index The Quaker Message Staff The Meeting for Worship Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions News ... Other Quaker Organizations The Quaker Message George Fox, one of the early founders of the Society of Friends in seventeenth century England, had as a youth suffered great anguish as he sought an answer to his spiritual quest. His answer came, after much reading of the Scriptures and visits to many ministers and counselors, when he heard a voice within him which said: "There is One, even Christ Jesus, that can speak to thy condition." "And when I heard it," he later reported, "my heart did leap for joy." He had found God directly without the aid of ritual or clergy, and henceforth his distinctive message was: Christ speaks directly to each human heart who seeks Him; listen to the teacher within; He placed His light within each of us, and as we follow the way He directs we shall be led into life and Truth. The first names for the new movement were Children of the Light and Friends of Truth. William Penn thought of it as "primitive Christianity revived."

52. This Is An Index Of The World Wide Web On The Topic Of Alphabetical index to Web sites related to the Religious society of friends (Quakers). http://sbs01.pym.org/quaker/

ServicesThis is an index of the World Wide Web on the topic of Quakers, Quakerism or The Religious Society of Friends. A All In One Dress and One Colour - Margaret Fell Almond Rod Academy - offers online learning to "provide basic tools a person needs to minister effectively in today's congregation!" American Friends Service Committee Another Journal of John Woolman Anthony,_Susan_B. Aotearoa Yearly Meeting Aotearoa, New Zealand 1783 Frome Yearly Meeting Arms Sales Monitoring Project , The An atheist's struggle for Conscientious Objector status Articles Articles on Prayer Teams by Stan Perisho ATN Yearly Meeting Australia The Australian Quaker Home Page Autobiography of George Fox AVP Anti-Violence Project Vermont I Illinois, Society of Friends Incest Survivors Resource Network International(ISRNI) Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Prayer Guide ... interFriend Publisher , The "wit, wisdom, and religious experience" of Quakers in Ireland

53. The Phelps-Stokes Fund -The Society Of Friends Of The Phelps- Headquarters • Washington DC Office • society of friends of the PhelpsStokesFund The society of friends of the Phelps-Stokes Fund http://www.michaelkivi.com/psf/subpages/friends/friends.html

54. Quakers. The Society Of Friends In Victorian Britain Quakers. The society of friends in Victorian Britain. Suzanne Keen, AssistantProfessor of English, Washington and Lee University. Origins. http://65.107.211.206/religion/quakers.html

Quakers. The Society of Friends in Victorian Britain Suzanne Keen, Assistant Professor of English, Washington and Lee University Origins. ounded in England in the seventeenth century by George Fox (1624-1691), the Society of Friends is a radical (pacifist) Protestant sect with roots in the period of the English revolution. Their quaint-sounding thees and thous, and their practice of keeping hats on indoors derive from George Fox's determination not to make signs of obeisance to any man, including the king. Since Quakers understand the spiritual life in entirely inward terms, they do not employ sacraments or other outward forms in worship. Inward Light. The doctrine of the Inward Light justifies Quakers' speech as the prompting of the Spirit. As any member may be "moved by the Spirit" to witness, all members at meeting for worship are potential ministers, and Quaker women preached or spoke in meeting from early days, eliciting Dr. Johnson's remark: Sir, a woman preaching is like a dog walking on its hind legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all. More positive views of Quaker worship can be found in Charles Lamb's essay, "A Quakers' Meeting" (

55. Friends Tract Association An association of members of the society of friends with a special sense of unity in the concern for distribution of sound Quaker literature. Several tracts are online and may be reprinted without further permission. http://www.tractassociation.org/

Friends Tract Association Introduction Page The Tract Association Website provides both a frames and non-frames version. Please choose between these options by clicking on the appropriate link below. TAF Frames Version including Graphics and Dynamic HTML Text version without frames This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit

56. 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).

57. 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

A Lively Concern: The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) A Lively Concern: The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

58. Friends (Quaker) Worship, By Bill Samuel - QuakerInfo.com History and description of the approach to worship of the Religious society of friends (Quakers). http://www.quakerinfo.com/quak_wor.shtml

Your online source for information about the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Home Articles Forum Feedback ... Bio Search Bill Samuel's Web Sites Bill Samuel Webservant QuakerInfo.com var site="sm1QuakerInfo" Friends (Quaker) Worship by Bill Samuel Originally published April 1, 2000 at Suite101.com The early Friends felt that the churches' worship was not true worship. George Fox wrote, "For teachings, churches, and worships that have been set up by man's earthly understanding, knowledge, and will must be thrown down with the power of the Lord God." ( To Friends in the Ministry (1656) Friends had a distinctive worship, which Isaac Penington writes of: Our worship is a deep exercise of our spirits before the Lord, which doth not consist in an exercising the natural part or natural mind, either to hear or speak words, or in praying according to what we, of ourselves, can apprehend or comprehend concerning our needs; but we wait, in silence of the fleshly part, to hear with the new ear, what God shall please to speak inwardly in our own hearts; or outwardly through others, who speak with the new tongue, which he unlooseth, and teacheth to speak; and we pray in the Spirit, and with the new understanding, as God pleaseth to quicken, draw forth, and open our hearts towards himself. Thus our minds being gathered into the measure, or gift of grace, which is by Jesus Christ; here we appear before our God, and here our God, and his Christ, is witnessed in the midst of us.

59. Society Of Friends The society of friends. The member. Members have free admittance tothe museum and receive the Journals of the society of friends. http://cf.uba.uva.nl/apm/friend.html

The Society of Friends The Society of Friends of the Allard Pierson Museum was founded before the Second World War, and supported the museum in the first difficult years. This Society was not able to maintain its status. In 1969 a new Society was therefore founded, which is at present one of the largest societies of musem friends in the Netherlands, with 1800 members. The Society wants to promote the interest of the public for the museum. To this purpose they organize lectures and bring forth publications. They also collect money for new acquisitions and mediate with private collectors who want to loan or give objects to the museum. With the Society's assistance, all kinds of activities can take place in the museum. All who consider themselves friends of the museum and want to support the purpose of the Society, are warmly invited to become a member. Members have free admittance to the museum and receive the Journals of the Society of Friends . Publications of objects from the museum and information on the exhibitions can be found in the journals. Members are also invited for guided tours, lectures, exhibitions and other activities in the museum. Lastly, the Society offers the use of the library of the Department Mediterranean Archaeology to her members.

60. Palmetto Friends Carolina Meetings, and the Augusta, Georgia Meeting and worships following thetradition of the unprogrammed meetings of the Religious society of friends. http://www.palmettofriends.org/

AIKEN AUGUSTA CHARLESTON CLEMSON ... HOME Palmetto Friends Gathering is made up of South Carolina Meetings, and the Augusta, Georgia Meeting and worships following the tradition of the unprogrammed meetings of the Religious Society of Friends. Palmetto Friends Gathering (March 28-30, 2003) Carolina Peace Resource Center Rachel's Writes Links " Considering Integrity: Connecting the Inner Life of the Spirit with that of the Material World " by Peace and Social Concerns Committee

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