International Friends Gather for FWCC World Plenary in South Africa

From August 5 through 12, approximately 500 attendees participated in the World Plenary Meeting of FWCC.

Sharlee DiMenichi

Update: Woolman Center Sells Land to Indigenous Tribe

A more than 230-acre parcel of land in Nevada County, Calif., is closer to being sold to an Indigenous group that includes descendants of the area’s original inhabitants.

And Who Are Our Friends?

Introduction to our October issue.

Resisting the Fake News about Jesus

From George Fox to today.

What Kind of Quaker Am I?

Navigating the complicated meanings of belonging to a Friends community.

A Graced and Authentic Place

Being Catholic among Quakers

More Spiritual Than God?

A case for sacraments in Quaker practice.

Girl Running

On my way to the gym / for gentle flow yoga / not a bit sure this is a good idea

Fall Morning Canticle

Hildegard said to me, / the light that I see / is not spatial / yet it is far brighter than a cloud

We Pray For Children We Have Never Met

who live under bombs falling      children / nearby who have lost more than anyone

Forum, October 2024

Letters from our readers

The Courage of a Caterpillar

Each person who has the courage of the caterpillar to take the risk of change brings forth a gift that encourages others to have the courage to change.

George Fox and Slavery

We can evaluate George Fox as all historical figures: take inspiration from his genuine accomplishments—while learning from his mistakes.

QuakerSpeak, October 2024

7 Quaker approaches to payer.

International Friends Gather for FWCC World Plenary in South Africa

From August 5 through 12, approximately 500 attendees participated in the World Plenary Meeting of FWCC.

Queer Quaker Responses to Climate Change

Season 3, episode 6

Discerning the Peacemaking Way

Emily Provance on reducing election violence.

Latest Book Reviews

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A row of Friends sitting in silent worship at meeting.