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Why am I a Quaker

Why I am a Quaker

There are probably as many reasons for becoming a Quaker as there are Quakers. Below are brief videos of various Quakers telling their stories…

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Fridtjof Hanson

Fridtjof Hanson

New Plymouth Meeting​
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Sue Bateup

Sue Bateup

Nelson Meeting
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Joanna Hanson

Joanna Hanson

New Plymouth Meeting
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Josh Galbraith

Josh Galbraith

Motueka Meeting
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Ashley Galbreath

Ashley Galbreath

Dunedin Monthly Meeting
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Anne

Anne

Golden Bay Meeting
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Graham

Graham

Mt Eden Meeting
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Ruth

Ruth

Nelson Meeting
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Sam

Sam

Mt Eden Meeting
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Rosie

Rosie

Mt Eden Meeting
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