Quakerism began in the 17th century, a time of great civil unrest and war in England. George Fox, a young man trained as a cobbler, came to the belief that God’s will is continually and directly revealed to every person who seeks it. For this reason, Quakers are also sometimes called seekers. Quakers refer to God’s will as the Light, and devote their attention to minding the Light or seeking the Light. The term Friend comes from an early description of the group as “Friends of the Truth.” The formal title for Quakers is The Religious Society of Friends.
Here are some educational resources for those interested in learning more about Quakerism:
Information on Quakers
- Many Quaker Resources – (www.quaker.org)
- Quaker FAQ – (www.faq.org)
- Bibliography of Quaker Readings – (www.quaker.org)
National Organizations
- Friends General Conferance – (www.fgcquaker.org)
- Friends United – (www.fum.org)
- Evangelical Friends International – (www.evangelicalfriends.org)
- Friends Committee on National Legislation – (www.fcnl.org)
- Friends Energy Project – (fep.quaker.org)
- Intermountain Yearly Meeting – (www.imym.org)
- American Friends Service Committee – (www.afsc.org)
“It is only through the testimony of the Spirit that the true knowledge of God has been, is, and can be revealed.”
Resources From Other Meetings
Boulder Monthly Meeting Adult Education Program
Presented by Dr. Doreen Martinez, Associate Professor, Native American Studies, Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University
Fort Collins Friends Meeting (Quakers) 