Seeking Light in Dark Times

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,… Susan Corson-Finnerty

Advent: Darkness, Waiting, Light, and Hope

Last year, as Advent approached, it was the beginning of a very difficult time for me and my family. The… Thomas H. Jeavons

Thoughts on Suffering and a Miracle

Suffering and unhappiness are normal parts of the human condition; we shouldn’t be surprised when they show up. They accompany… Maia Murray

God the Trickster?

Our son brought Marge Abbott’s essay "In the Belly of the Whale" to me during my stay in a South… Carol Reilly Urner

Reflections on the Events of September 11

I am grateful for the opportunity to speak with you at what is so clearly an urgent time. With your… Scott Simon

The Challenge of Terror: A Traveling Essay

So here I am, a week late arriving home, stuck between Colombia, Guatemala, and Harrisonburg, Virginia, when our world changed.… John Paul Lederach

Dulany Ogden Bennett

With William Penn, 300 years ago, Dulany Ogden Bennett’s ancestors came to what is now Chester County, in suburban Philadelphia.… Kara Newell

Towards Simplicity as a Freshman at Guilford

During my freshman year, I made more changes in lifestyle than I have ever made before. I was expecting a… Elizabeth Baltaro

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The Quaker Faith: Friends of Love and Truth

June 1, 2026

Is Peace Possible?

June 1, 2026

Turning Toward the Victim: The Bible, Sacred Violence, and the End of Scapegoating in Quaker Perspective

June 1, 2026