How do I become a Quaker and what's it actually like?
If you're asking yourself how do I become a Quaker, the first thing you should know is that there isn't a secret handshake or a complex initiation ritual involved. Unlike many other religious groups where you might get baptized, confirmed, or have to sign a specific statement of faith on day one, becoming a Quaker—or a "Friend," as we often call ourselves—is much more about the journey than the paperwork. It's a process of finding a community that fits your values and deciding if their way of walking through the world matches yours. ...