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As I was taking photos of an old Quakers graveyard in Partick Glasgow recently I decided to have a read about the religious group and found that in Glasgow there are still Quaker churches.. on further reading, I came across the Shakers and wondered why they were called this name... so here it is.. for those who didnt know...
Thanks Dizzybint (best kind ) All I knew about the Shakers was that their furniture was made without hands...sorry -without nails...was of excellent quality and commanded high prices on the antiques market.
I don't think they are related to the Quakers and are a seperate development. The actual name for the denomination is " United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearance"
The actual name for Quakers is "Society of Friends"
I think the Shakers got the nickname Shakers from the movements they make while in prayer.
I don't think they are related to the Quakers and are a seperate development. The actual name for the denomination is " United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearance"
The actual name for Quakers is "Society of Friends"
You are correct. There are some churches in America today known as "Friends Church of ------" . That would be a Quaker church.
When I was looking for a position as a pastor, I came across ads for these churches calling themselves "Friends" churches. I didn't realize at first that they were Quakers....their doctrinal statements sound very similar to a conservative Christian church.
In the 19th Century and early 20th Century the Shakers made simple, functional - but sublimely beautiful - things like furniture. Bill Cosby is an avid collector of Shaker made furniture, and I'm told authentic pieces cost a great fortune and often find their way into America's top museums.
I am told that the Shakers felt working hard and making something as close to perfect is a proper way to worship and please God. Even ordinary things like hat boxes and brooms were practically works of art.
You are correct. There are some churches in America today known as "Friends Church of ------" . That would be a Quaker church.
When I was looking for a position as a pastor, I came across ads for these churches calling themselves "Friends" churches. I didn't realize at first that they were Quakers....their doctrinal statements sound very similar to a conservative Christian church.
There are quite a few Quakers in ND and Minnesota, I often get mistaken for being a Quaker. I have several Quaker friends, very nice people. That is how I found found the real name of the denomination and they also told me the differences between them and Shakers.
I am told that the Shakers felt working hard and making something as close to perfect is a proper way to worship and please God.
That's true. A quote from a member of the Canterbury Shaker community: "Let us use every talent we may possess as a divine gift and thus return to our Master his own with usury".
From the book "Shaker Thoughts" by Colin Becket Richmond. There is a restored Shaker village in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. It's a fascinating (and beautiful) place. No living Shakers there. But there are some very well-informed tour guides.
You are correct. There are some churches in America today known as "Friends Church of ------" . That would be a Quaker church.
When I was looking for a position as a pastor, I came across ads for these churches calling themselves "Friends" churches. I didn't realize at first that they were Quakers....their doctrinal statements sound very similar to a conservative Christian church.
I attended a Friends church for a few years in my life. They are indeed a conservative Christian church, but unlike fundamentalists, they do not emphasize hell-fire and brimstone. Also, most of their services are simply praise worship.
I attended a Friends church for a few years in my life. They are indeed a conservative Christian church, but unlike fundamentalists, they do not emphasize hell-fire and brimstone. Also, most of their services are simply praise worship.
If I recall correctly they also do not have a pastor in the conventional sense of a leader having the primary preaching responsibility. In theory, any member can stand up in the congregation and teach, and often do. Their services consist of sitting quietly and meditating, and people teaching or singing as they feel moved to.
Quakers don't refer to their congregations as churches, but rather as meetings, and the place of worship is called a meeting house. I think many Quakers would be surprised to be described as conservative, as they have very limited doctrine.
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) All I knew about the Shakers was that their furniture was made without hands...sorry -without nails...was of excellent quality and commanded high prices on the antiques market.
