A Friendly Reading List was created to facilitate the matching of interest, knowledge and literature available about Quakers and Quakerism. The files here may be used to create a loose-leaf notebook for this purpose. This work is the result of 20 Quaker librarians from across the country rating the books, pamphlets and tracts about either Quakers or Quakerism which were found in the 2003 QuakerBooks, Pendle Hill and Friends United Meetings catalogs. Their selections were tabulated and put in this easily accessible format with updated annual pages.
First Time Attender
Three-Six Months Attender
One Year + Attender
New Member
Long-Time Member
Youth – Early (Ages 3-8 years)
Youth – Middle (Ages 9-13 years)
Youth – Teens (Ages 14 – 20 years)
Welcome
Welcome to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). We, Friends, have been the builders of and the worshippers in these meeting places.
We gather in silent communal worship to wait on the Spirit of God. Sometimes It moves us to speak, sometimes it moves us in other ways.
We strive to trust to love, rather than react to fear. We work towards peace because we believe it is the only way. We are led to implement our concerns for equal rights to all.
Many of us have been drawn to Quakerism because of its dual commitment to spiritual awareness and social action.
Perhaps this approach is helpful and meaningful to you. We invite you to worship with us.

