Quaker Principles | SPICES (Video)

Board & Organizational Development

Education

Perspectives on the principles of Quakerism and the acronym SPICES, which stands for Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality and Stewardship.

The Quaker Connection Video Series offers perspectives on living and working in a Quaker values-rooted environment, as told through conversations with lifelong Friends Jane Mack, President/CEO for FSA, and David Jones, retired Vice President of Development for The Kendal Corporation.

Designed for board members, residents, clients and staff of Quaker values-aligned senior care providers, these short videos and their accompanying reflection questions explore the history, beliefs and practices of the Religious Society of Friends.

Concepts Covered
Quaker testimonies: Expressions of the commitment to put those beliefs into practice. They are guiding principles of conduct and intention, grounded in faith and in historical practice.
– Simplicity
– Peace and non-violence
– Integrity
– Community
– Equality
– Stewardship and sustainability

Reflection Questions
– What does it mean to you that your organization is rooted in Quaker values?
– When have you seen examples of these testimonies lived out in your organization?
– What might you and others do to further one or more of these aspirations?

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