What are the values and principles of Quakers?

Quakerism emerged in England in the 17th century, a time of rapid political and religious change, as a form of Christianity that emphasized the direct relationship between people and God. Quaker forms of worship developed which focused on the group encounter with the divine, rather than on dogma or creed. read more

The links below on this page will connect you with some descriptions of Quaker beliefs as expressed by different branches of the Society of Friends. It is difficult to write a description of Friends beliefs that would be acceptable to all the Quakers in the world today. read more

Connecticut Friends School is built on these Six Quaker Values. For each testimony, below, we list several activities in italics, followed by the way we apply and weave each activity into our curriculum. SIMPLICITY. Use financial and natural resources carefully. read more