2. Weaver’s son from England Weaver’s son from England Imprisoned for blasphemy during the winter of 1650 Imprisoned for blasphemy during the winter of 1650 Founded the Religious Society of Friends in 1652 Founded the Religious Society of Friends in 1652

3. Branched off of Christianity during Protestant Reformation Quakers would interrupt masses and have unauthorized meetings, both crimes in England Persecuted by both Puritans and the Church of England In 1656, about 1,000 Quakers were imprisoned Many Quakers driven out of towns and 4 known hangings occurred Poor people especially drawn to Quakers because of equality

4. The first Quakers in America were Ann Austin and Mary Fisher in 1656 They were later deported First Quaker colony founded in Rhode Island by Roger Williams Quakers opposed the Revolutionary War and declared themselves neutral More than 2/3 of Quaker men served in WW1 Quakers formed the American Friends Service Committee to oppose wars

5. Main belief is no church or priests Didn’t believe in tithes or oaths Never removed their hats for anyone Wore plain clothing of the working class Rejected the common names of months and days, saying that they were pagan Strongly opposed slavery and helped the Underground Railroad Believe in an Inner Light that is God within the person Felt a direct connection with God No sacraments or rituals, but performed Baptisms as a sign of membership

6. Spiritual equality for both sexes Emphasized on Jesus’ teaching to love one another Oppose any form of violence

7. Each meeting called a Monthly Meeting Each meeting called a Monthly Meeting Monthly Meetings of an area converge four times a year to hold Quarterly Meetings Monthly Meetings of an area converge four times a year to hold Quarterly Meetings All Quakers gather once a year for a Yearly Meeting All Quakers gather once a year for a Yearly Meeting Meetings have no paid ministers Meetings have no paid ministers Money is gathered from each adult member in yearly notices Money is gathered from each adult member in yearly notices Meetings are usually led by a member, but are open for discussion Meetings are usually led by a member, but are open for discussion Some meetings will read from Scripture and have a hymn Some meetings will read from Scripture and have a hymn Committee of the meeting is made up of a clerk, a committee of overseers, and a committee of elders Committee of the meeting is made up of a clerk, a committee of overseers, and a committee of elders

8. The term “Quaker” is derived from Fox’s famous quote, “Tremble at the Word of the Lord.” Quaker was originally a derogatory term Quakers call themselves Children of the Light because of their belief of an Inner Light Quakers also call themselves Friends because of their pacifist beliefs

9. Quakers Friends Children of the Light Friends of the Truth Religious Society of Friends Saints Seekers Friends Among Friends

10. John Woolman (author of Journal) Lucretia Mott and John Greenleaf Whittier (Slavery Protestors) Susan B. Anthony (Women’s Rights Activist) Joseph John Gurney and John Wilbur (Quaker Leaders) Rufus Jones (Quaker Philosopher)

11. There are about 600,000 Quakers in the world today ½ of Quakers live in the United States The top 3 Quaker countries are the United States, Kenya, and Bolivia Quakers are found most in or around Pennsylvania Quakers fund schools and colleges The headquarters of Quakers is called the American Friends Fellowship Council It is located in Pennsylvania

12. No hierarchy No hierarchy No elaborate meetings No elaborate meetings No sacraments No sacraments No rituals No rituals Pacifism Pacifism More conservative views More conservative views