Our Commitments

We strive to be a welcoming and affirming faith community. We believe that there is that of God in every person, and that diversity enriches our community. We are committed to pursuing peace, justice, and equality, and to treating everyone with love and respect. (Approved by business meeting on the 14th day of 2nd month 2020)

In Support
of Families

Durham Friends Meeting has a mission to support all families, especially those with children with physical, intellectual, or emotional differences or disabilities, and/or behaviors that may pose challenges within the classroom or during youth program activities. As a Meeting, we value and respect diversity and strive to be inclusive in our programming.

We have a duty to provide a consistent, nurturing, and rich environment for all the children of our Meeting. We best support our young Friends with special needs or challenges through supporting their teachers, other adult volunteers in the meeting, parents and other involved family members. This support should include effective and open communication, and a willingness to work together to develop best approaches.

Parents, especially those new to DFM, should be made aware they are always welcome to join their child during FDS programs.

(See full version, as updated in 2018)

Minute of Support and Affirmation
for Transpersons and LGBTQ Communities

Durham Friends Meeting, in Durham, NC, is a community inclusive of persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. We welcome all people. We strive to be a place where everyone can be their authentic self and encounter others who are also seeking Truth to guide their lives.

In these times of anti-trans legislative actions, we especially want to be a place where trans persons feel welcomed and affirmed. We believe that everybody’s life is made richer when our community reflects a spectrum of gender identities and gender expressions.

For all trans youth who may feel isolated or alone, please know that your life matters. You are beautiful and the world needs your LIGHT and your TRUTH. Have faith. You will not feel isolated and alone forever. You will find communities (perhaps ours!) where you are welcome, and you are accepted. We hope that you will consider joining us in Worship or in one of the many ways we connect with each other virtually and in person.

(Approved by Business Meeting Third Day, Fourth Month, 2023)

Durham Friends Meeting

Our Commitments

In Support of Families

Minute of Support and Affirmation for Transpersons and LGBTQ Communities

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In Support
of Families

Minute of Support and Affirmation
for Transpersons and LGBTQ Communities