" Henceforth, I call you not servants.... I have called you FRIENDS.... Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his FRIENDS...." -- John 15: 13-15
The Mission of the BLACK PURITANS, USA - A Religious Society of African American Friends is to minister to the social, spiritual and physical development of the African American family unit- the nucleus of the Christian church.
Our ultimate Purposes are to make available God's biblical principles, to spread Christ's liberating Gospel, an
The Mission of the BLACK PURITANS, USA - A Religious Society of African American Friends is to minister to the social, spiritual and physical development of the African American family unit- the nucleus of the Christian church.
Our ultimate Purposes are to make available God's biblical principles, to spread Christ's liberating Gospel, and to provide continuing programs that will enhance the entire social development of dislocated fathers, mothers, children, and family members.
Our primary focus at the present is rebuilding the African American family unit, through Christian principles, values, and standards.
As a branch of English Puritanism, we are also deeply-rooted in African and African American Christian traditions and cultural expression.
"Glorious things are said of thee, O City of God."
-- Psalm 87:3
The Religious Society of African American Friends (RSAAF) is heir to the history of Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery advocacy of the Religious Society of Friends (i.e., the Quakers).
The Quakers were the first Christian denomination to oppose African slavery and the trans-Atlantic African slave trade, and to prohibit Quaker men a
The Religious Society of African American Friends (RSAAF) is heir to the history of Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery advocacy of the Religious Society of Friends (i.e., the Quakers).
The Quakers were the first Christian denomination to oppose African slavery and the trans-Atlantic African slave trade, and to prohibit Quaker men and women from owning slaves.
When Rev. Richard Allen (first bishop of the A.M.E. Church) and Rev. Absalom Jones (first black Episcopal priest in the United States) founded the "Free African Society" in Philadelphia in 1787, their founding Charter required that one of the members of the Quakers must always serve as its its treasurer.
Today, not "slavery" or the "trans-Atlantic slave trade," but rather the EFFECTS of slavery continue to traumatize the Black family, the Black Church, the African American community, the United States, and the entire world.
To that end, the RSAAF is committed to carrying out its anti-slavery heritage of advocating for social justice and human rights.
"For God so Love the World"
-- John 3: 16
The Religious Society of African American Friends (RSAAF) is heir to the religious movement founded by George Fox (1624 - 1691) during period of the Puritan-led English Civil War in 17th-century England.
To that end, we subscribe to Gurneyite version "Statement of Faith" that has been adopted and published by the Evangelical Church Intern
The Religious Society of African American Friends (RSAAF) is heir to the religious movement founded by George Fox (1624 - 1691) during period of the Puritan-led English Civil War in 17th-century England.
To that end, we subscribe to Gurneyite version "Statement of Faith" that has been adopted and published by the Evangelical Church International.
As such, RSAAF has the unique privilege of organizing conservative "Quaker" friends around the world who are concerned especially with the plight of persons of African descent in North American and throughout the Pan-African world. And we are especially mission-oriented upon the continent of Africa, alongside our friends within the Evangelical Church International- Africa.
Meanwhile, in North America, our mission is oriented around the "Family!" We believe that through ameliorating the plight of the "Black Family in the United States," we are carrying on the great work of eradicating the effects of chattel slavery and discrimination. As such, we believe that the Christian home is the first, most important local church-- i.e., Fathers and Mothers are the most important ministers.
We are orthodox and conservative; and we are bible-based, scholarly, and deeply-rooted in Scripture, as well as reason and tradition.
"The Parable of the Good Samaritan"
-- Luke 10: 25-37
You Are Always Welcome to Come and Worship with Us. Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, becoming a full member, or spreading our Gospel mission through word-of-mouth, thank you!
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
-- John 16:33
