What We Want You To Know About Us

We recently asked the congregation the question: What would you like people to know about Camas Friends? This was our response.

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We are God loving, Christ centered. Welcoming, nurturing.

We accept people as they are and where they are.

Camas Friends is a place not only to worship under Quaker leadership but to share our experiences and grow as a community together. Leadership in the church is more of facilitating –> personal growth is inquiry based.

This church is deep, refreshing, and kind. I am consistently impressed with the services every time I attend.

We are here and fulfilling our Mission.

This is a church that loves God and has a warm, welcoming spirit.

Its a casual and friendly place that shows everyone a path to God. All are accepted.

I love the casual atmosphere, where if my child talks too loudly during silent time, people won’t be mad or judge us; where I can wear jeans, even take off my shoes; where my friends can knit during the service…

You can read more responses here: https://camasfriends.org/about/in-our-own-words/

About Wess

is the William R. Rogers Director of Friends Center and Quaker Studies at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC., PhD in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, served as a "released minister" at Camas Friends Church, and father of three. He enjoys sketchnoting, sharing conversation over coffee with a friend, listening to vinyl and writing creative nonfiction.

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