Going Deeper

While Quakers have no written doctrine, nor follow any creed, there are many resources available to explore the history, diversity, and deep spiritual path of the Religious Society of Friends. Listed here is a small sampling of them.

Quaker.org

Quaker.org is a great site to explore “everything Quaker.” Managed by Friends Publishing Corp., it is regularly updated with articles, videos, and more.

Friends General Conference (FGC)

FGC is an association of regional meetings mostly in the United States and Canada. It holds an annual gathering at different sites around the US, and occasionally in Canada that is attended by Friends from around the world. Visit its site for more about the Quaker Way and to learn more about the wider Quaker community.

Quaker Speak

A project of FGC, Quaker Speak is a series of short videos made on a variety of topics. You can watch the videos produced so far, and subscribe to receive new videos as they are produced.

FGC Bookstore

A wide range of books about Quakerism and Quaker interests can be ordered from the FGC Bookstore.

Pendle Hill

A Quaker study, retreat, and conference center near Philadelphia, Pendle Hill seeks to transform lives and foster peace with justice in the world. It offers retreats, workshops, and work opportunities. It also holds several Inquirers Weekends each year for those new to Quakerism.

Friends Journal

Friends Journal is a monthly magazine offering a variety of articles, poetry, letters, art, and news of interest to Friends and other spiritual seekers.

Thee Quaker

Thee Quaker offers a great podcast, a daily Quaker message, and Quaker videos.