by Christine Green | Oct 31, 2019 | Equality Testimony
Equality Testimony What is the Equality Testimony? Quakers have been proponents of equality for centuries. As we see “that of God in everyone” we can only see all as equal. Social justice is important to us because it is equality in action. And,...
by Christine Green | Oct 31, 2019 | Integrity Testimony
Integrity Testimony What is the Integrity Testimony? As Quakers, striving to live with integrity is simply our spiritual practice. We value honesty and seek to maintain moral and ethical principles, though we certainly don’t pretend to be flawless. ...
by Christine Green | Oct 31, 2019 | Simplicity Testimony
Simplicity Testimony What is the Simplicity Testimony? According to Friend Frances Taber, early Quakers did not have a testimony for simplicity. As explained on the introduction page, the Testimonies developed out of the Quaker spiritual practice. Taber explained in...
by Christine Green | Oct 31, 2019 | Sustainability Testimony
Sustainability Testimony What is the Sustainability Testimony? The Testimonies have not traditionally included Environmental Sustainability. The ways Friends have approached life in general for many centuries has been a respectful and inclusive way of living....
by Christine Green | Oct 31, 2019 | Community Testimony
Community Testimony What is the Community Testimony? To say that we value community is an understatement. It is the foundation and the manifestation of our pastoral care. As a comparatively small spiritual group that operates on volunteer resources, we get to know...
