December 2012 Forum

Letters on couples and money, Quaker process, and the expense of simple living. Staff

Among Friends: How Hospitality Works

Friends Journal's executive director shares his recent membership story. Gabriel Ehri
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Houses of Hospitality

A Quaker at a Catholic Worker house examines the need for hospitality. M.F. Byrnes
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From Stranger to Friend

Lessons from Beacon Hills Friends House. Holly Baldwin
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Christmas in Kenya

An American returns to a boyhood home in Kenya. David Hallock Sanders

Some Friends Will Have a Christmas Tree

One meeting's annual debate about holiday decorations. Jack H. Schick
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Welcoming the Stranger

Quaker refugees link up across national borders. Valerie Joy
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A Guest at the Door

A religious traveler offers tips for welcoming visitors. Kim Peavey
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Safe Haven: A Place of Trust

The neighborhood Y was more than just a place of refuge. Jim Ross
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Letters: My Journey to the Quaker Movement

A letter to a fictional seeker. Steve Chase
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The Gluten-Free Pizza Bully

A Friend averts a street brawl. David Morse

Exploring Silence in Higher Education

Like many church-related colleges, Wilmington College in Ohio—where I have taught for 13 years—confronts some seemingly insurmountable challenges in attempting… Terry Miller
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