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| Chapter I | Annotated Bibliography |
| Chapter II | Academies in Kansas Yearly Meeting (EFC – MAYM) |
| Chapter III | Restated Articles of Incorporation of EFC - MAYM |
| Chapter IV | Impropriety Guidelines |
| Chapter V | Membership Forms |
CHAPTER I -- ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
(for further reference to Friends faith and practice)
Abbott, Margery Post A Certain Kind of Perfection (Wallingford, PA: Pendle Hill, 1997) 305pp. An anthology of liberal and evangelical Quakers reflections on the call to holy living.
Anderson, Paul N. and Macy, Howard R., Eds. Truth’s Bright Embrace (Newberg, OR: George Fox University Press, 1996) 356pp. Offers interpretive essays about Quaker faith and practice by a couple dozen Quaker leaders from across America.
Bacon, Margaret Hope. As the Way Opens (Richmond, IN: Friends United Press, 1980) xiv, 132pp. The story of Quaker women in America, reflecting their equality with men before God and their contributions as pioneers in expressing themselves in public and in social reforms for more than three centuries.
Barbour, Hugh and Frost, J.William. The Quakers (Richmond, IN: Friends United Press, 1988) 434pp. An interpretive history of the Quaker movement, with greatest emphasis upon developments within the United States. A biographical dictionary of former Friends leaders in the United States is a helpful feature.
Barbour, Hugh and Roberts, Arthur O., Eds. Early Quaker Writings (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1973) Good source material from seventeenth century Quaker writers.
Barnett, Paul W. Why Am I a Quaker? (private printing, 1970) 118pp. A series of discourses on basic doctrinal teachings treated in the context of evangelical Friends concerns and substantiated by Scripture references.
Bond, John L., ed. Friends Search for Wholeness (Richmond, IN: Friends United Press, 1978) xiv, 186pp. A compilation of articles by twelve authors who believe that Christian living demands both faith and works.
Brock, Peter The Quaker Peace Testimony (London, U.K.: Sessions of England, 1990) A documentation of peace efforts between 1660 and 1914, written by a Canadian pacifist scholar.
Cooper, Wilmer A. A Living Faith (Richmond, IN: Friends United Press, 1990) 217pp. A historical study of Friends’ beliefs through the eyes of a leading twentieth century scholar in the Conservative tradition, and the envisioning dean of Earlham School of Religion.
Elliott, Errol T. Quakers on the American Frontier (Richmond, IN: Friends United Press, 1969) 434pp. A carefully researched history of westward migrations, settlements, and developments of Friends on the American continent; includes 24 illustrations and 11 informative appendices.
Freiday, Dean, ed. Barclay's Apology in Modern English (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1991, Fifth Printing, 1998) 465pp. A translation of Barclay's classic work into 20th century English.
Hall, Francis B., ed. Friends in the Americas (Philadelphia, PA: Friends World Committee, 1976) 130pp. An updated edition of American Quakers Today, setting forth the history and basic concerns and activities of fourteen segments of Quakerism to be found in the Western Hemisphere.
Hamm, Thomas D. The Transformation of American Quakerism (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, 1988) This is a study of the changes in worship and community among "Orthodox" Friends from 1800-1907.
Hinshaw, Seth B. Walk Cheerfully, Friends (Greensboro, NC: North Carolina Yearly Meeting, 1978) viii, 152pp. The essential optimism of the Quaker faith as seen by Quaker willingness to move a "step or two ahead" for the sake of consistency in living out their convictions; includes anecdotes of a humorous nature.
Ingle, H. Larry. First Among Friends (London, U.K.: Oxford Press, 1994) This biographical study seeks to put George Fox into the context of his times, using historical rather than theological analysis.
Jones, T. Candy, Ed. The Power of the Lord is Over All: The Pastoral Letters of George Fox (Richmond, IN: Friends United Meeting, 1989) 530pp. A collection of George Fox’s epistles. A topical arrangement, with titles, helps make Fox’s pastoral letters more accessible to the modern reader.
Kelly, Charles M. A Little Apology (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1964) 81pp. A condensation of Barclay's Apology..., setting forth the gist of his fifteen doctrinal propositions.
Kenworthy, Leonard S. Quakerism (Dublin, IN: Prinit Press, 1981) vi, 215pp. A study guide on the Religious Society of Friends, giving a historical review for each of four centuries, six chapters on distinctive features of Quakerism, and five chapters on other aspects of Quakerism.
King, Lauren A. The Way You Believe (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1991) 82 pp. Thoughts on the nature of faith and how it correlates with reason, by a distinguished Quaker Professor at Malone College.
Kingrey, David W. and Willcuts, Jack L. Team Ministry (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1980) xi, 128pp. A model for today's church, set forth in an exchange of letters between Dave and Jack, based on their experiences at University Friends in Wichita, KS and Reedwood Friends in Portland, OR.
London Yearly Meeting. Christian Faith and Practice in the Experience of the Society of Friends (Richmond, IN: Friends United Press, Reprint, 1973__first printed in London, 1960, with minor corrections in reprints to 1972) n.p. Fifteen chapters, setting forth historical statements which are amplified by extracts -- many non-British -- totaling 677 in all.
Maack, Elaine A. Biblical Teachings of Evangelical Friends (Haviland, KS: Friends Bible College, 1980) vii, 138pp. A study book in Quaker doctrine, presenting those views held by evangelical, pastoral Friends; with Scripture references and numerous quotations from writers of the 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Macy, Herman H. What About the Ordinances? (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1955) 40pp. A presentation of the positive teachings of Friends about the one baptism and spiritual communion, using Scriptural support.
Penn, William. No Cross No Crown (Richmond, IN: Friends United Meeting, 1981, 1989) 156pp. Edited by Ron Selleck. A classic of devotional though from the founder of Pennsylvania.
Punshon, John. Portrait in Grey (London, U.K.: Quaker Home Service, 1984) A short and interpretive history of the Quakers by a leading British scholar, recently serving at Earlham School of Religion.
Roberts, Arthur O. Drawn by the Light (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1993) 241pp. Autobiographical reflections by a contemporary Quaker minister and college professor, offering insights about Christian faith and practice.
Roberts, Arthur O. Messengers of God (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1996) 197pp. The Sensuous Side of Spirituality. Helpful reflections upon contemporary culture and how to find Biblical faithfulness in loving God with body, soul, and mind.
Roberts, Arthur O. The People Called Quakers (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1997) 32pp. A useful summary of Friends beliefs and practices.
Russell, Elbert. The History of Quakerism (New York: The Macmillan Co., 1942) 586pp. A scholarly history of Friends in England and America.
Selleck, Linda B. Gentle Invaders (Richmond, IN: Friends United Meeting, 1995) 312pp. A sympathetically interpretive account of Quaker women educators and racial issues during the American Civil War and its reconstruction period.
Snarr, D. Neil and Smith-Christopher, Daniel L., Eds. (Richmond, IN: Friends United Meeting, 1994) 266 pp. Essays about Quaker faith and practice, by several Quaker leaders.
Trueblood, D. Elton. The People Called Quakers (New York: Harper & Row, 1966) 298pp. A study of Quaker ideas and how they have developed in three centuries of Friends history.
What Future for Friends? (Philadelphia: Friends World Committee, 1970) A report of the St. Louis Conference, "a gathering of concerned Friends"; position papers by Everett Cattell, Dean Freiday, and Lorton G. Heusel and the reactions of six Quaker leaders, two to each paper.
Willcuts, Jack L. The Sense of the Meeting (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1992) 179pp. Edited by Susan Willcuts Kendall. A compilation of Jack Willcuts’ editorials for 27 years as published in the Northwest Friend and the Evangelical Friend magazines.
Willcuts, Jack L. Why Friends Are Friends (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1984) 96pp. Some convictions that shape the lives of Friends.
Williams, Walter R. The Rich Heritage of Quakerism with Epilogue by Paul Anderson (Newberg, OR: Barclay Press, 1987) 326pp. A picture of Quakerism from its beginnings to 1986; it stresses the principles of the Friends from an evangelical viewpoint, describing their contributions in many fields; includes 3 maps, 11 illustrations, 5 appendices.
CHAPTER II - Academies in Kansas Yearly Meeting (EFC – MAYM)
| Name | Years | Location (County) | Quarterly Meetings Served | Early Principles & Teachers |
| Grellet (a) | 1878-1895 | Glen Elder (Mitchell) | Walnut Creek Mt. Ayr Pleasant View | Wm. P. Trueblood Joseph Cosand |
| Tonganoxie (b) | 1884-1897 | Tonganoxie (Leavenworth) | Springdale | Wm. P. Trueblood Henry C. Fellow |
| Hesper (c) | 1884-1914 | Hesper (Douglas) | Hesper | Irvin & Ruth Stanley Henry H. Townsend |
| Northbranch (d) | 1889-1935 1938-1942 |
Northbranch (Jewell) | Walnut Creek | Henry H. Townsend Anna Townsend |
| Washington (e) | 1889-1901 | Washington (Washington) | Pleasant View | Wm. C. Pidgeon A. W. Jones |
| Lowell (f) | 1891-1905 | Lowell (Cherokee) | Spring River Grand River |
Wm. B. Morgan C. E. Cosand |
| Haviland (g) | 1892-1968 | Haviland (Kiowa) | Haviland & Others | Albert F. Styles Frank Clark H. D. Crumley |
| Stella (h) | 1897-1921 | Nr. Cherokee (Alfalfa, OK) | Stella (became Cherokee) | Henry C. Fellow Melissa Fellow |
| Friendswood (i) | 1901-1928 1937-1939 |
Friendswood (Galveston, TX) | Friendswood Monthly Meeting | Alfred T. White Edna Goodwin Frank Clark |
| Laurence (j) | 1905-1918 1919-1924 |
Nr. Gate (Beaver, OK) | Gate | Maude Drake Eva Blue Thomas J. Perry Alfred T. White |
| Fowler (k) | 1906-1914 | Fowler (Meade) |
Fowler | Henry Townsend Anna Townsend Mary Franklin |
| Richland (l) | 1914-1917 | Nr. Vilas (Baca, CO |
---------------------- | Alfred T. White |
Special Notes
| (a) | Named for Stephen Grellet; main building (26x36) completed 1881 for $1,400; burned in 1895. First tuition from .35 to .50 per week; had a boarding hall. |
| (b) | Initial financial aid from English and eastern Friends; tuition from $5 to $8 for each of three 13-week terms. Closed because of indebtedness. |
| (c) | Special bell cast in the east with name and date. Closed by small enrollment. |
| (d) | Classes held in meetinghouse until 1906; benefited by $25,000 endowment from D. H. Dillon will. Closed by depression of 30's and migration of many Friends. |
| (e) | Enrollment 200 plus in 1900; offered college preparatory, Latin scientific, normal, and commercial courses; owned by corporation. "The Friends Association." |
| (f) | Offered college preparatory, general academic, and business courses, also music and painting. Visions of a polytechnic institute using water power not realized. |
| (g) | Began classes in vacant store building; $1,500 subscribed by Philadelphia Friends. Academy Hall used for church services until 1905. (See Friends Bible College.) |
| (h) | Named for Stella Howard, first teacher of subscription school. Began classes in tabernacle tent. College prep course; industrial department added in 1911. |
| (i) | Built in shape of cross from pines felled by Galveston storm 9-8-1900. Southwest wing completed in 1902; assembly room also used for church services. |
| (j) | Named for Laurence Kersey who donated land; building was 24x4O; two dormitories built later. The Fellows stressed projects and temperance deputation. |
| (k) | Fowler M M established to give school official connection; teachers, quarters on second floor; school rooms used for church services also. |
| (l) | "Brain child" of Nixon and Minnie Rich; closed because of World War I. Walsh Q M not set up in this area until 1929. |
CHAPTER III -- ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THE
MID-AMERICA YEARLY MEETING
OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
(Formerly the Kansas Yearly meeting of the Society of Friends)
WHEREAS, the charter of The Kansas Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends was originally filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Kansas on November 6, 1873, and subsequently amended on diverse occasions; and
WHEREAS, said Society now desires to integrate into a single instrument all of the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation which are in effect and operative, to change its name, and to further amend its Articles of Incorporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, said corporation, acting pursuant to law, does hereby adopt these Restated Articles of Incorporation, to wit:
FIRST: The name of this corporation shall be:
MID-AMERICA YEARLY MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
SECOND: This corporation is organized not for profit, and the purposes for which it is formed are the promotion and support of the Christian Religion according to the methods and insights as originally taught by George Fox about 1647, and practiced since then by the Society of Friends, and its branches, and to this end:
To establish and encourage constituent Local Meetings, or churches;
To establish and maintain places for Christian missionary endeavors;
To nurture in accordance with the principles of the Society of Friends the Friends University, an institution of learning which shall have all the powers usually exercised by universities, with full authority to confer degrees;
To receive, administer and disburse funds and property of every description for such charitable, educational, missionary and religious organizations and purposes as will, in the judgment of the Trustees, further the charitable, educational, missionary and religious objectives of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends;
To accept donations including gifts conditional upon the payment of a life annuity based on the life or lives of one or more persons, and to accept transfers of property and funds from any source, and subject to any conditions, provided that such property and funds may be administered and disbursed only for such charitable, educational, missionary and religious organizations and purposes as will further the objectives of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends; and
Insofar as consistent with the general charitable, educational, missionary and religious purposes of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends, to do any act authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas (or of the state in which the member church is located) for corporations generally.
THIRD: The location of its registered office and principal place of business in this state is 2018 Maple Street, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67213. The corporation itself shall be resident agent.
FOURTH: The term for which this corporation shall exist is perpetual.
FIFTH: The Trustees of this corporation shall be five in number and shall be elected or appointed in the manner provided in the book of Faith and Practice as adopted or amended by the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends. The Trustees shall have all powers conferred by law and shall be authorized:
To administer, invest and disburse the funds and property of the Yearly Meeting in such manner as the Trustees deem best for the purposes set forth above;
To invest funds of the Yearly Meeting in any property or securities which are legal investments for Trustees;
To acquire, encumber, dispose of and otherwise handle real, personal and mixed property wherever located;
To appoint any bank, trust company, or any other financial organization authorized by law to exercise corporate powers, to act as Trustee or agent for any funds or property in the hands of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends; and
Insofar as consistent with the general purpose of the Yearly Meeting, to enter into contracts or other agreements, to pledge or obligate its funds and property, to borrow money and generally to do any and all things which in the discretion of the Trustees will further, either directly or indirectly, the purposes of the Mid-America Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends.
SIXTH: The corporation shall not have authority to issue capital stock.
SEVENTH: The conditions of membership shall be as stated in the book of Faith and Practice of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends.
EIGHTH: In the event of the dissolution of this corporation, all real and personal property then owned by it or the cash proceeds from the sale of any such property sold prior to dissolution shall, except as hereinafter specified, be distributed in the following manner:
The payment of all existing debts of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends.
After payment of such debts, all remaining assets and obligations shall be turned over to such qualified and tax exempt charitable organizations as are recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt charitable organizations and which are deemed by the Trustees as those through whom the charitable, educational, missionary and religious purposes of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of Friends could best be realized.
Any interest of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends in any real or personal property which is terminable at the will of any party shall be distributed to any tax exempt Christian organization designated by the Trustees and for its continued use in meeting such charitable, educational, missionary and religious purposes as have been hereinbefore defined as the purposes of the Mid-American Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends, provided, however, that such distribution shall have the approval of the other individual.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, and pursuant to direction of the general membership taken on the llth day of August, 1978, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of said corporation this 1st day of November, 1979.
/s/ Robert L. Davis, President and Trustee
/s/ Billy D. Warner, Secretary and Trustee
/s/ Philip S. Whiteman, Trustee
/s/ Leatha R. Hein, Trustee
/s/ Ronald Ross, Trustee
Filed for Record, November 29, 1978
Jack H. Brier,
Secretary of State
CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
Name of corporation: Mid-America Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends
We, Edward C. Hutson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and William A. Wells, Secretary or Assistant Secretary, of the above corporation, having no capital stock, which not for profit corporation was created under the laws of the State of Kansas, do hereby certify that at a meeting of the governing body of the corporation a resolution was passed setting for the following amendment to the Articles of Incorporation and declaring its advisability:
Be It Resolved That: The name of the Corporation be changed to
"Evangelical Friends Church – Mid America Yearly Meeting".
We further certify that thereafter, pursuant to the resolution and in accordance with the bylaws of the corporation and the laws of the State of Kansas, the governing body, at a subsequent meeting held not earlier than 15 days and not later than 60 days following the date of the above meeting, considered the proposed amendment.
We further certify that at the meeting the governing body voted upon the amendment, and the majority of all members of the governing body of the corporation voted in favor of the proposed amendment.
We further certify that the amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 17-6602, as amended.
In Testimony Whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this 22nd day of September, 2000.
/s/ Edward C. Hutson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
/s/ William A. Wells, Secretary
Filed for Record, October 2, 2000
Ron Thornburg, Secretary of State
(Copy of Original Certification from State of Kansas)
CHAPTER IV -- IMPROPRIETY GUIDELINES
(Approved July 28, 2000 By Evangelical Friends Church - Mid America Yearly Meeting)
As part of the body of Jesus Christ, Evangelical Friends Church - Mid America Yearly Meeting hereby recognizes that everyone is created in God’s image and that all people should be treated with dignity and respect. More specifically, we recognize that harassment of any member on account of race, sex, national origin, or disability will not be tolerated. You have the right to be free from racial, sexual, ethnic or other types of demeaning slurs. You also have freedom from unwelcome sexual advances, sexual jokes, comments or innuendoes, sexually explicit pictures, or any other verbal or physical conduct which constitute harassment. Any definition of sexual harassment should include local laws.
In the case of violations of the above statement, or financial impropriety (this is, mismanagement of Church, Board, Yearly Meeting or auxiliary organization funds), or other forms of conduct unbecoming a Christian, or holding to views at variance with traditional Christian doctrines or the Faith and Practice, the following guidelines are offered.
The normal process for resolving offenses or grievances among Christians is based on the standard set by Matthew 18:15-22. This procedure is based on that process.
Initial investigation
If someone has evidence to support impropriety on the part of a person in service or leadership role, they are to contact the oversight person or body of the church office or organization. If no person or body gives oversight, then contact the Presiding Clerk of the Yearly Meeting.
The Clerk will inform the Elders Board that such claims have been made and will investigate such claims to determine their merit, including the involvement of the accused as the Clerk or Elders Board sees fit.
Formal Investigation
Once sufficient grounds have been discovered in the opinion of the Elders Board (or oversight committee) to warrant the formal investigation of the accusations, the Presiding Clerk of the Yearly Meeting (or local church) shall meet with the accused to inform him/her of the official investigation. The accused shall have the opportunity to officially respond to the claims of the Clerk and Elders Board. If the accused feels falsely accused and can produce evidence to support that, in a manner satisfactory with the Elders Board, the matter shall be dropped.
Discipline, Restoration
If, however, the accused agrees that the claims are true, the Elders Board (or oversight body) shall recommend the course of action to be taken. If the charges are less serious, the Elders Board (or oversight body) shall work out a discipline/ restoration plan with the accused. This may include, but is not limited to: probation, suspension with pay, or suspension without pay (if applicable).
If the charges are serious enough, the Elders Board (or oversight body) may recommend or order removal from position and decide on what type of severance package (if applicable), if any, may be offered. (Use vacation time? Paid for unused vacation time? Etc.)
If the basis for the action taken against the accused is for illegal and unlawful conduct, the matter shall immediately be turned over to the proper authorities for the appropriate action.
All official meetings of the Clerk and the Elders Board (or oversight body) with the accused is to be minuted in an appropriate manner. Final right of approval regarding the disciplinary action taken shall remain with the Business Meeting of the local church or Representative Body of the Yearly Meeting.
Right of Appeal Regarding Disciplinary Action:
The accused have the right of appeal to the Elders Board for retention of employment status (if applicable) or removal of any restrictions placed on employment. The opportunity to appeal shall be conditioned on adherence to the direction of the Elders Board (or oversight body) during the appeal process.
The ultimate objective of discipline is not to punish the offender or exact retribution, but to restore fellowship between the believer and God. So once action has been taken and approved by the Yearly Meeting (or local meeting or other body), the accused may be referred to his local congregation for the process of spiritual restoration (if applicable).
The ultimate objective of this guideline is to protect the integrity, as well as the spiritual and moral authority of the position of ministry.
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