In the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), people from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs embark together on a spiritual journey.  Although their individual beliefs may vary, Quakers share an understanding of a Divine presence in all people.  This presence is the source from which we draw strength to witness to human dignity, and to work for peace and justice...

Today those spiritual practices include both programmed and unprogrammed Meetings for Worship.  Programmed Meetings may include pastoral prayer, responsive readings, music, scripture, and prepared messages, while in unprogrammed Meetings for Worship worshippers gather together in silence to seek the Divine presence, speaking out of the silence when led to do so by the movement of the Spirit.

Quakers believe that all are called to minister to one another; that each person has direct access to the Divine—an inner light present within; and that individual must search and come to a personal understanding of their own spiritualities, which may or may not be Christ-centered.  During the past three centuries, consistent testimonies have emerged which bear witness that the Spirit can be trusted to lead toward simplicity, equality, justice, nonviolence, peace, and stewardship.

—from the pamphlet "North American FLGC [Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns]"