There's a Peace Pole with benches and landscaping in front of the Meeting House. The Peace Pole says "May Peace Prevail On Earth" in 12 languages -- English, Spanish, Tibetan, Ojibway, Lakota Sioux, Swahili, Somali, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Hmong and animal paw prints, plus Braille -- representing the Twin Cities area and its history.

The Quaker Peace Testimony. Resources and links                assembled by Dr. Dennis W. Mills

MFM History and its sesquicentennial In 2001, the ad hoc History Committee recognized the beginning of our Meeting Sesquicentennial and made a history of the William and Catherine Wales family available. 150 years ago, on May 12, 1851, the Wales settled in Minneapolis as its first Quakers. In 1855, regular meetings for worship after the manner of Friends began and in 1860 Minneapolis Friends built a meetinghouse at 8th and Hennepin. Who are the builders and worshippers at this meeting house? Are we only a sect of the past or do we really exist today? We, who have been called Seekers of the Truth, Quakers and Friends, are members of the Society of Friends. Yes, we are a sect, but we do not separate ourselves from the world around us. We believe that there is that of God in every person; that God continuously reveals life and truth directly to everyone who seeks after the Spirit. We believe differences are best settled by appeal to the Light within each person; that the way of peace is preferable to violence and war. We gather in silent communal worship to wait on the leadings of the Spirit. We avoid formal creeds, doctrine and ritual. Instead, to help us follow Divine guidance, we pose searching queries: Do we nurture a forgiving and open spirit? Do we work toward peace, inwardly and outwardly, believing it is the only way? Do we implement our belief that everyone is of equal value in the eyes of God? Do we strive for simplicity and honesty in daily life? The Quaker commitments to spiritual deepening and social action are not always easy to honor, but our search has led us to commit ourselves to them, as exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus. Perhaps this approach of Friends could be meaningful to you, could "speak to your condition." We welcome you to search with us. Feel free to join us for worship, as the Spirit leads you. Your children are also welcome either at Meeting for Worship or First Day School. This site prepared and maintained by Ralph W. Henn www.winternet.com/~rwhenn Updated 8/25/08   E-mail webmaster