A Few Thoughts about Marriage

Susan Corson-Finnerty

Are We Christian?

In his book Why Friends are Friends, Jack Willcuts claims that the first thing to say about us Quakers is… Newton Garver

Building the Marriage Sanctuary

Charles Dickens began A Tale of Two Cities, "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times."… Ron McDonald

Early Quaker Families, 1650-1800

As the Religious Society of Friends emerged out of the chaos of the English Civil War in the 1650s, Quakers’… Marilyn Dell Brady

The Nurture of Quaker Marriages

This article has two themes, both of which address what it means to be married under the care of the… Ruth Peterson

Quaker Marriage: A Journey

A Quaker wedding may appear to be a relatively simple affair. During a meeting for worship for marriage, a couple… Paul Sheldon

Three Weddings, One Marriage

We did not set out to have three weddings. We were both married before and were in our 50s and… Eleanor Harris

Sexual Ethics: What Is Our Goal?

As I understand it, the central Quaker commitment is to listen to the Spirit’s promptings and act faithfully in accordance… Joanna Hoyt

Homosexuality and the Bible: One Quaker's Response to the Pope

"Speaking on Monday, Pope Benedict said that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behavior was as important as protecting the… Steve Chase

Differences along the Path towards Equal Marriage

When seeking inclusivity in marriage minutes, it is tempting to focus on similarities between same-sex and opposite-sex couples. There are… Annika Fjelstad

Two Moms Are Better than One

Finally, the conductor collected our train tickets. "Good. Everyone’s straight now," he said. "I’m not," replied my mother. The conductor… Christina Huether-Burns

Transitioning in the Light: A Quaker Community's Journey across the Gender Divide

I was feeling terribly alone on that cold February evening as I placed the call to Carole Hoage. Muscles knotted… Chloe Schwenke
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