Welcome to Newcomers

Although I grew up with Quaker neighbors next door who were close family friends (and relatives who’d joined Friends), and… Susan Corson-Finnerty

We Need to Nurture a Vital Quaker Ministry

After reading Arden Buck’s article, "What Do We Do Now?" (FJ April) I felt prompted to offer my own answer… Steven Davison

Sit Thee Here

At the meetinghouse door the visitor met an older Friend who made him welcome with a few well-chosen words. As… Marty Grundy

The Unifying Vision of Quakers

When people ask you what Quakers believe, what do you tell them? Many Friends re-spond in one of two unhelpful… Thomas H. Jeavons

Teaching Quakerism

I suppose I’ve always been involved in Quaker outreach. I remember earnestly explaining Quaker pacifism to my Girl Scout troop… Deborah Haines

The Journey to Answering That of God in Everyone

I’m probably one of the few Friends who has an aversion to the term "that of God in every one."… Priscilla Berggren-Thomas

On Vocal Ministry: Two Perspectives

These words are offered as two Friends’ understanding and experience. They are not perfect or final, nor are they meant… Diane Bonner

Brief Reflections on Quaker Practice

On "Standing in the Way" "Attend to pure wisdom and be teachable." —Advices of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting A common misconception… Esther Greenleaf Mürer

Meditation, Prayer, and Worship

It wasn’t a burning bush or a lightning bolt from heaven—not common occurrences on subway trains where Cynthia was reading.… Susan Davies

The Life of George Fox as a Model for Meeting for Worship

Every Friends meeting for worship bears the imprint of the life of Quakerism’s founder, George Fox. The meeting begins as… John Pitts Corry

New Seekers and the Welcoming Community

Seekers" is what Quakers have always been. We have a rich history of seeking God (the Divine, the Light); seeking… Suzanne Siverling and Maurine Pyle

Helping Young People Feel Welcome

At University Friends Meeting in Seattle, Washington, we have several systems in place to make sure children new to the… Dana B. Standish
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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