, or single statement of doctrine, but they do share some core expressions of their faith.
These expressions are found in Quaker testimonies. Read more about Quaker testimonies at AFSC.
How is AFSC related to the Quakers?
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is an inclusive Quaker organization, bringing together people from many traditions to work to bring Quaker values to life in the world. Those values, expressed in the testimonies, are common to many faith traditions that strive for peace, pursue justice, hold strong in their belief that every single person has inherent worth.
The AFSC is a legal corporation whose governing bodies are made up principally of Friends. The Corporation, which includes members appointed by affiliated Friends regional bodies, meets annually to offer counsel on the work of the organization, and to represent Quakers to AFSC and AFSC to the wider Quaker world. The Corporation, whose members all are Friends, appoints a smaller Board of Directors, which is comprised mostly of Friends.
In 1947, AFSC was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, for our work “…from the nameless to the nameless….” on behalf of all Quakers.