The FOR began in 1914 when an ecumenical conference was held in Switzerland by Christians seeking to prevent the outbreak of war in Europe. Before the conference ended, however, World War I had started and those present had to return to their respective countries. A German and an Englishman parted company with the words "We are one in Christ and can never be at war." Inspired by that pledge, about 130 Christians of all denominations gathered in Cambridge at the end of 1914 and set up the FOR. In England, the FOR-England chapter remains an ecumenical Christian movement, but is aligned with other faiths through a group dedicated to interfaith dialogue. There are autonomous Fellowships in Ireland, Scotland and Wales which, like FOR in England are separate branches Many members of the FOR were (and are) Quakers.
From the description of Collection, 1915- (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 71651529
