Do Not Look Away

Introduction to our February issue.

Gabriel Ehri

Quaker Dreams

An examination of how dreams can unlock pathways to inner wisdom.

Marcelle Martin

Move Toward the Suffering

Confronting economic injustice head-on.

Nathan Kleban

Gathered Together

A beekeeper shares his thoughts on Friends, bees, and virtual meetings.

John Colman Wood

Welcoming Joy and Spirit through Accessibility

A meeting explores ways to make worship available to disabled attenders.

Brittany Koresch with editorial support from Angie Miller

Lending Their Hands

Friends across the United States welcome refugees and migrants.

Sharlee DiMenichi

Belief

In ancient Rome, those who would inherit the land / were given an amulet, complete

Shaun McMichael

The 5:23

At 5:09, 14 minutes to train time / corner of 34th and 7th / a voice shouts

Gay Norton Edelman

Abraham

Not every child you choose chooses you back. / But I heard only what I longed to hear. Sons.

Kristin Camitta Zimet

Forum, February 2024

Letters from our readers

Staff

Revelation in the Woods

Live in unity with the Creation—the embodiment of the Creator.

Carol Shearon

QuakerSpeak, February 2024

Where We Touch God

Christopher Cuthrell

Friends Committee on National Legislation Approves Policy on Abortion

FCNL approved a policy on abortion and other reproductive issues at its November 2023 annual meeting.

Sharlee DiMenichi

Finding Peace with Ourselves, Family, and Neighbors

Introduction to our January issue.

Martin Kelley

To Err Is Human; To Forgive Is Human Too

How do we seek forgiveness and give forgiveness to others?

John Andrew Gallery

A Prayer of Blessing and Forgiveness

Reconciling with my deceased mother.

Welling Hall

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I think I enjoyed this article more than anything else I have ever read in Friends…
Rose Gibbs on Pray without Ceasing

I have just haas the opportunity to read this article during my meditation time this morning….
Angela on Welcoming Joy and Spirit through Accessibility

This article, the changes NCFM made to their meeting, embodies the welcoming nature that I have…
Sarah on Welcoming Joy and Spirit through Accessibility

Thank you, Brittany and Angie, for sharing your experience and practical suggestions for joyfully welcoming the…

QuakerSpeak

The Palestinian Quaker School That Survived 150 Years of War and Occupation

A Jewish Quaker Speaks On Pacifism

How God Speaks Through Creativity

Reparations: A Quaker’s Tool For Integrity

Do Quakers Believe in Heaven?

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