Marge
Although I was raised as a Methodist minister and missionary's daughter, while still in college I left conventional Protestantism and became a Friend. This change was largely because of their outreach program in the American Friends Service Committee. These 65 years of Quaker fellowship and support have been the foundation of my spiritual life, bringing me
- close new friendships,
- increased knowledge of Quaker beliefs and commitments,
- fulfillment of my strong need to be in an organization, actively involved in helping needy people worldwide.
I especially admire the lack of Quaker proselytizing, a practice I abhor in conventional religion's outreach programs. Most of all , I am very comfortable with an unstructured worship with kindred spirits, all searching the inner light in silence, for insight and spiritual sustenance and growth , for inspiration and guidance.