A quote by early Quaker George Fox, sung by Paulette Meier.
Be still and cool in thy own mind and spirit, from thy own thoughts. Then thou wilt feel the principle of God, to turn thy mind to the Lord God, whereby thou wilt receive Gods strength and power from whence life comes, whereby thou wilt receive Gods strength to allay all blustering, storms, and tempests. George Fox (1658)
We are thrilled to announce the Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival, a unique online event that endeavors to educate all about the importance of Quakers of Color who for too long have remained within the margins of the Society of Friends and the wider world.
Many people seem to get Quakers confused with Amish or Shakers or even Mormons, so the Young Friends of Richmond VA decided to make a video to help clear things up a little bit. This is all about Quaker history (which actually has very little to do with Amish and Shaker and Mormon history).
Though many are familiar with the Quaker names such as William Penn, Susan B. Anthony, Daniel Boone and Johns Hopkins, lesser-known Quakers also impacted society in significant ways. These are untold stories Friends who profoundly influenced the course of American history by seeing that of God in everyone.
The George Fox Song is a singalong song about Quaker founder George Fox, with guitar chords and lyrics. Played by Jon Watts. Lyrics by Sydney Carter to a traditional English folk tune.
This week’s Quaker video: “You’re a Quaker? You mean, like, Amish?” It’s something all Quakers have heard. Max Carter, professor of Quaker religion studies at Guilford College, tells us about the differences between Quakers and the Amish.
In the 17th century, Quaker Mary Dyer practiced her faith in open defiance of the laws of Puritan Massachusetts.