Responses to Frequent Questions about Friends

• What do Quakers Believe (and do)?
  Some links to ways Friends have described their beliefs and practices.
   
• What is meant by different "branches" of Quakerism?
  Not all Quakers are alike. The links posted here will provide you with a chance to see the differences in Quakerism as described by Quakers.
   
• What are some of the best books to read about Quakers?
  See a recommended list of books about Quakerism, including recent publications and old favorites.
   
• What is the Quaker peace testimony? Some expressions by Quakers on peace -- historic and present day .
   
• How do I find a Quaker meeting in my area? Use the links posted here to help you look for a Meeting of Friends anywhere in the world.
   
• I am attending an unprogrammed Quaker meeting for the first time. What should I expect?
   
• I am looking for a Friends school, college, retirement home, bookstore, periodical, publisher, library, camp or accommodations--list of directories.
   
• An overview of Friends published by a non-Quaker website. (There are a few errors in this description, but it is worth reading because it is sometimes easier for outsiders to describe a group, than for members of the group to describe themselves.)

If you are looking for a more scholarly answer. Check out our resources page http://www.quakerinfo.org/resources/index.html

If you still need more help, feel free to contact us at the email or phone number listed at the bottom of this page.