Quaker Beginnings
January 2026: Quakerism was born out of the tumult of the English Civil War, when it felt as if the world was “turned upside down.” Out of this chaotic time came radical new ideas, rooted in primitive Christianity. This month focuses on messages from early Friends, with modern analysis about early Quaker ideas. These messages give insight into the fervent spirit of early Friends, and the theology of our spiritual ancestors.
December 29, 2025
What we can learn from Quaker history
“Quakers need to know our history because we are human and human beings are storytelling animals. In prehistoric times, we sat around campfires and shared stories—stories of spirits, of ancestors, of tribal triumphs and defeats…”
