Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Meeting for Worship Each
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Who are Quakers, and what do they believe? The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) emerged during the theological dissension and turmoil of the 17th Century England. Our founder, George Fox, was a deeply spiritual ‘seeker after Truth.’ Unable to find a home in the ‘Steeple Houses” of his day, or guidance from their the priests and ministers. One day he had an epiphany and heard a voice telling him “Thee is one even Christ Jesus who can speak to thy condition.” This is the foundation of our belief. From then on he preached a radical new Gospel that all human beings could communicate directly with the Divine without intercession by another human being. He called upon his rapidly growing band of followers to “walk cheerfully over the world answering to that of God in everyone.” By this simple statement he called us to respect and treat all persons as equals before God, regardless of race, gender, religious beliefs, or societal status. We are not to exploit, enslave, discriminate against or act violently towards any other human being. We witness for Social Justice, and Stewardship of our Planet, and Peace. Quakers do not have a creed, ritual, or a set form of worship. We at Middlebury Friends Meeting gather quietly, not in empty silence, but in expectant waiting on the Holy Spirit. During worship all present may speak or remain silent as they feel called by that Spirit. Before we were called Quakers, Friends were often referred to as “Believers after Truth.” We welcome any such seekers to our spiritual community. - Drafted by Stewart Kirkaldy, May 2008 For
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