Here to Visit our Sponsors. Quaker congregations are almost completely autonomous. There exists no central general assembly or main authority within the Society of Friends that can make definitive statements of policy for the entire denomination.
Quakers cover the full range.
And this is displayed in their beliefs about homosexuality and bisexuality. Where there is a genuine tenderness, an openness to responsibility, and the seed of commitment, God is surely not shut out. By tradition, the Meeting recognizes committed union in a celebration of marriage under the care of the Meeting. The same loving care and consideration should be given to both same-sex and heterosexual applicants as outlined in Faith and Practice. Furthermore, we attest that this belief embraces all persons regardless of sexual orientation.