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Robert Barclay’s An Apology for the True Christian Divinity (1676) is a classic statement of Quaker faith. A copy will be found in the libraries of most Meeting houses, but I doubt that it is often read.
Every Remembrance Day Quakers mourn for those who have suffered and died in wars, soldiers and civilians alike. We pledge ourselves to resist war and its consequences, whether or not our peace testimony has led us towards a stance of absolute pacifism. Commemoration of the first world war centenary has drawn Northamptonshire Quakers into an extended consideration of our own and our families’ relationship to war and peace.
St Davids Quakers have taken advantage of the surroundings in which they live to set up weekends for asylum seekers and refugees in this west Wales holiday centre.
For many years, I have never particularly enjoyed Christmas and birthdays. So, when I came to Quakerism, it suited me that the Quaker tradition dislikes distinguishing ‘high days’ and holidays from other days. Alas, making no distinction was not going to be so simple. I quickly learnt that many Quakers today love to celebrate Christmas. My birthday was to prove no less of a problem.
Come to the wellsprings.
Bring only the real, authentic you.
No qualifications needed.
No imperfections excluded.
No aptitude or personality test.
No interview or selection day.
‘As we enter with tender sympathy into the joys and sorrows of each other’s lives, ready to give help and to receive it, our Meeting can be a channel for God’s love and forgiveness.’
From Quaker faith & practice, Advices & queries 18
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