Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Ann Preston (December 1, 1813 – April 18, 1872) was an American physician, activist, and educator. As head of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, she was the first female dean of a medical school in the United States of America. The Chester County Quaker community, in which she … Read more
“Quakers are known for their stand against slavery, and Black Quakers played an important part.” A post from the Barclay College website February 8, 2021 “Many may not know it was common for Quakers to own slaves prior to the … Read more
The 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches – Is in SESSION beginning … August 31 to September 8th 2022 in Karlsruhe, Germany, under the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity” You will be able … Read more
The following message to Annapolis Friends Meeting (AFM) from Ann Riggs concerns work she and fellow AFM Friend, Dorothy Walizer have engaged in on behalf of the World Council of Churches and their planned pilgrimage to the 11th Assembly of … Read more