Quakers Online – an Online Community for Quakers… always free… always innovative… always expanding. Welcome!
Why Quakerism?
“Quaker” has come to mean many things. It is sometimes Christian and sometimes not. It is dueling poles of both progressive and conservative. We have gone in many directions and yet still call ourselves by the same name. “Quaker” was originally a derogatory term used to deride early Friends as they quaked in the power and presence of the Lord. Modern Quakerism, with its varying theologies, worship practices, and lifestyles still clings to this identity. Despite our differences, we are forever unified by the same heritage and values. We take pride in our tradition of Equality. We live with Simplicity. We are guided by Integrity. We are relentless in our pursuit of Peace and we understand the need for Community.
Why Quakers Online?
Quakers are a diverse and sometimes scattered
lot. Our numbers are not significant and many of us go without fellowship. I am
a Wilburite (Conservative) Quaker and only can say this because of the study I have
done through the Internet. Many, like myself, will make the same realizations, become
convinced, not by human contact, but by searching online… a restlessness inside
of them may lead them here or to another Quaker site in search of answers… in search
of inner peace. Quakers Online hopes to be a refuge for believers, unplugged or
otherwise, or for those simply hoping to expand their network of Friends.
This website
Quakers Online is the first of many interactive Quaker websites we plan on creating in the next couple of years. I have mistakenly noted in the past that “we are not officially linked to the Religious Society of Friends”, but I was wrong in this statement. We are Friends and this website is a community (or society) of sorts. We are inclusive to all forms of Quakerism and sincerely hope that all will be represented here. Membership will always be free. For online community access just click on the “sign in/up” link and become a member.
Donations
The cost of maintaining this site is $40 a month (Canadian) for hosting and additional expenses. This is easily managed, but if you feel led to give, every little bit helps. More important than money though, is your participation. If you like our website, please tell your friends about it. Submit your artwork, photos and news, as our blank pages are in desperate need of content. Simply contact us for all submissions, enquiries, or other involvement.
The Future of Quakers Online
Quakers Online is not just one website, but a series of websites, of which this one is the first. Our intentions are to create a vast network of interesting Quaker websites with varying content and functions. If you have any suggestions for future developments, let us know. If you would like to contribute to developments already in the works, below is a list of our current projects:
• Quaker Quotes – famous Quakers and the things they have both said and written.
• Conservative Quakers of Canada – the Wilburite community heads to the Great White North.
• Quaker Blog – daily journals from the Quaker perspective.
• Quaker is the New Punk – could Quakerism be the next bohemian movement?
Link Exchange
This website was built as a calling from God, and as such, we are committed to its success. We wish to optimize this site to the fullest extent possible. Not only do we want it to be a great website, but we also hope that people will be able to find it. Link exchange is most effective means of attaining this goal, and the most ideal websites for link exchange would be other Quaker websites. However, as we know this might not always be possible, you will find several non-Quaker links on our links page. This is done primarily for search engine ranking. If you would like for us to link to your website, please contact us.
Quakers Online wishes to thank the following for their involvement:
Perfection Design – software development and web maintenance.
New Possibilities Online – graphic design.
The Rosewater Foundation – funding
Friends Inclusive Gathering
– unity of spirit
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