by Amesbury Quakers | Oct 31, 2019 | Peace Testimony
Peace Testimony What is the Peace Testimony? As Quakers, we are probably best known for our commitment to Peace. But what is “Peace?” We offer this as a real question because the concept of peace can have quite a broad definition. This page offers...
by Amesbury Quakers | Jan 1, 2019 | Social Activism
Quakers have a long history of social justice activism. For Friends, this work is not simply an interest we share, but an expression of our faith – our way of living in alignment with the Quaker Testimonies. We attend or organize local vigils and protests. We...
by Amesbury Quakers | Jun 18, 2018 | Ending Racism, Gun Reform, Women's Rights
Quakers have been known historically for social activism. The activism focus of a specific Friends Meeting will depend on the interests and commitment of those involved with that Meeting. Amesbury Friends Meeting has a strong commitment to the Quaker Testimonies and...
by Amesbury Quakers | Jun 14, 2018 | Ministry & Counsel, Worship Sharing
What is “Meeting for Worship?” It’s what Quakers call our Sunday 10:00am worship hour. We have an “Unprogrammed Meeting” worship format – find out what that means on our Quakerism page. (see the video on that page) From Ted...
by Amesbury Quakers | Jun 7, 2018 | Historic Meetinghouse, John Greenleaf Whittier
On May 27, 2018, we were pleased to welcome hundreds of visitors, share the history of our Meetinghouse as one of the stops on the trolley tour of the Amesbury Treasures, and answer questions about the spiritual life of Quakers. Connection Between Whittier and Our...