A Time of Renewal

At the time of this writing, Susan Corson-Finnerty is off getting some vacation and supporting far-flung family members, and she… Robert Dockhorn

Misunderstanding Quaker Faith and Practice

You’ve probably heard a conversation like this between members and attenders of the modern, unprogrammed Religious Society of Friends: “What… Terry Wallace

A Quaker Speaks from the Black Experience

The history, role, and involvement of African Americans in the Religious Society of Friends have been subjects of long-standing interest… James Fletcher

The Iraq War and its Implications for Quakers

Every day, the war in Iraq gets more deadly and less defensible. Regardless of what the U.S. government says, the… Maya Porter

Questions for Quakers about Cars

On a cold, rainy day in Maine around Thanksgiving 2005, I got rid of my car. Bright yellow maple leaves… Benjamin J. Vail

Making the Journey North (Again)

A senior Friend says, half-jokingly, that every time the United States goes to war, the Canadians get to deal with… Betsy Brinson

Cultivating Right Relationship with Our Food

John Woolman urged Friends to consider whether their lifestyles might be nourishing the seeds of violence. Heeding this caution, we… Ruah Swennerfelt

Things I Ponder while Sitting in Meeting

Nearly every Sunday morning we have visitors to our Quaker meeting for worship. They enter the front door tentatively, peering… Philip H. Gulley

Meeting for Soup

I rarely help out with First-day school, but they needed a substitute one Sunday, so I volunteered. In the days… Eileen Flanagan

Book Reviews

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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