The Society of Friends is a spiritual community.
The Society of Friends
We believe that the spirit is at work within us, prodding and prompting and helping us to be more faithful and loving. We believe that when we follow the gentle promptings of the spirit, more leadings will follow.
Our understanding of faith is that true human fulfillment comes from an attempt to live our lives in the spirit of love and truth, acknowledging that there is something of the divine in every person.
What we do as individuals may seem a very humble contribution to increasing the good in the world. We are after all, very much like everyone else in our troubles and inadequacies. But together as a community, we can accomplish more than any one of us alone.
Our Community
We are a small group of individuals that believe in a direct communion with the divine and that its truths are accessible to anyone willing to listen. We live as if this Divine Light, the Truth, is part of our being.
Being part of the Friend's community is a way of life, rather than a set of beliefs. Friends are rooted in Christianity, but has always had a deep respect for other faiths. We believe understanding our place in the universe comes, from the appreciation of our shared life experiences, the respect of science, and a deep understanding of the LORD. We believe that there is something of the divine in everybody and that each human being is of unique worth, and that we value all people equally.
Seeking Goodness
Friends seek to experience the divine within ourselves, in our relationships with others, and in the world around us.
Don't make excuses. Becoming a good person is a personal responsibility, and no one can achieve your goal besides you.
Use honest and direct communication.
Lies and deception are rarely seen as traits kind people possess.
Help others.
Do something to help another person with no expectation of reward.
Become a good listener.
Always be respectful.
Deciding on a set of values that you want to live by and then sticking to them, may help give you a direction and a purpose in life.
Working Together
