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Living Out the Peace Testimony

by WebPost | Dec 18, 2008 | History - Quaker, Peace and Social Concerns, Testimonies, Writings - RFM

Friends affirm a Biblical basis for the peace testimony. A Prince of Peace was prophesied who would bring in a Peaceable Kingdom. “Thou shalt not kill” is one of the Ten Commandments. Jesus taught and lived peacemaking and love of enemy. George Fox similarly counseled...

1967 The Vietnam Summer Project

by WebPost | Dec 18, 1967 | History - RFM, Peace and Social Concerns, Testimonies

One of the most divisive events in 20th century U.S. history was the war in Vietnam. The antiwar movement gained national prominence in 1965, peaked in 1968, and remained powerful throughout the duration of the conflict. In June 1967, in keeping with our position...

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9:30  A.M. and 11 A.M.* – Meeting for Worship
10:45 A.M – Until rise of Meeting – Childcare
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