Equality Testimony

Equality Testimony

by | 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,...
Integrity Testimony

Integrity Testimony

by | 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. ...
Simplicity Testimony

Simplicity Testimony

by | 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...
Sustainability Testimony

Sustainability Testimony

by | 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....
Community Testimony

Community Testimony

by | 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...