Reflections and a Welcome

When we published Anne Barschall’s "On Marriage and Divorce—With a Proposition Bound to be Controversial" in June, we suspected it… Susan Corson-Finnerty

Face to Face in Afghanistan: Through a Woman's Eyes

The most haunting images of the war in Afghanistan for me are the dark eyes of the Afghan women, peering… Laura Roberts

Hijacked by a Prayer

Several years ago this somewhat disorganized, go-with-the-flow, inspiration-over-discipline kind of Quaker surprised herself, and probably God: she committed to a… Kat Griffith

Reflections on the Purpose of Marriage

For the last 40 years, marriages have been in trouble. Half of them end in divorce. Abuse is common. Disturbed… Ron McDonald

Saying "I Do" Anew

Last year, my husband and I asked that our marriage be taken under the care of Salmon Bay Meeting in… Nancy Wick

Testing a Father's Faith

Perhaps no Old Testament story is more controversial than the sacrifice of Isaac (for biblical text, see page 14). A… Anthony Prete

Auburn Prison Friends Meeting after 30 Years

In 2005 Auburn Prison Quaker Meeting will observe its 30th year of continuous existence. Meeting time is 9-11 a.m. every… Edward Stabler

To Friends: A Call to Duty

Friendship is an abundant self-expression of giving, helping, caring, and expecting, existing in every corner of our world. So enticing… Ismael Meléndez

Service: Prisoners Doing Ministry

Some time ago I heard a story about a visitor to a Quaker meeting. After a while the visitor leaned… John Mandala

The Second Ohio Separation

Author’s note: Throughout this article, the terms "Gurneyite" and "Wilburite" will be used to refer to two groups of Friends,… Paul Buckley

Who, After All, is a Caring Friend?

As I walked through the living room this morning, three colorful balloons and a bouquet of daffodils reminded me of… Gilbert L. Johnston

Belonging

I sit on the steps of my son’s house in a small town in Nicaragua watching the world go by,… Pamela Haines
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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