FAQs

These testimonies are to integrity, equality, simplicity, community, stewardship of the earth, peace, gratitude, compassion, and ubuntu. They arise from an inner conviction and challenge our normal ways of living.

Attend meetings, and after a while, express your intention to join the Quakers either in writing or in person. The clerk will bring this up for discussion at a meeting. A visit to your home will be arranged, and you will be asked questions on your faith and commitment. After which, a decision will be taken to admit you as a member.

Quakers neither practice nor celebrate the Eucharist. They don’t regard some activities as more sacred than others, nor do they believe that any particular ritual is needed to get in touch with God, so they do not believe in the sacraments, practised in mainstream Christian Churches.

Quakers seek to experience God directly, within ourselves and in our relationships with others and the world around us. Quakerism is a way of life, rather than a set of beliefs. It has its roots in Christianity and many Quakers find the life and teachings of Jesus inspirational, but we have no creed.

Quakerism has a long and rich history in Ghana, dating back to the 19th century. Quakers have played a significant role in education, healthcare, and social development in the country. The Hill House Meeting has been a central part of this history.

You can get involved by attending Quaker meetings, volunteering for Quaker initiatives, or supporting Quaker organizations. Contact Hill House Meeting for more information on how to get connected.

Quaker values include peace, equality, simplicity, truth, community, and social justice. Quakers strive to live these values in their daily lives and work for a more just and peaceful world.

Quakerism, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, is a faith that emphasizes the importance of direct experience of God and living a life guided by peace, equality, simplicity, and truth.