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Welcome to Newcomers
Although I grew up with Quaker neighbors next door who were close family friends (and relatives who’d joined Friends), and…
We Need to Nurture a Vital Quaker Ministry
After reading Arden Buck’s article, "What Do We Do Now?" (FJ April) I felt prompted to offer my own answer…
Sit Thee Here
At the meetinghouse door the visitor met an older Friend who made him welcome with a few well-chosen words. As…
The Unifying Vision of Quakers
When people ask you what Quakers believe, what do you tell them? Many Friends re-spond in one of two unhelpful…
Teaching Quakerism
I suppose I’ve always been involved in Quaker outreach. I remember earnestly explaining Quaker pacifism to my Girl Scout troop…
The Journey to Answering That of God in Everyone
I’m probably one of the few Friends who has an aversion to the term "that of God in every one."…
On Vocal Ministry: Two Perspectives
These words are offered as two Friends’ understanding and experience. They are not perfect or final, nor are they meant…
Brief Reflections on Quaker Practice
On "Standing in the Way" "Attend to pure wisdom and be teachable." —Advices of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting A common misconception…
Meditation, Prayer, and Worship
It wasn’t a burning bush or a lightning bolt from heaven—not common occurrences on subway trains where Cynthia was reading.…
The Life of George Fox as a Model for Meeting for Worship
Every Friends meeting for worship bears the imprint of the life of Quakerism’s founder, George Fox. The meeting begins as…
New Seekers and the Welcoming Community
Seekers" is what Quakers have always been. We have a rich history of seeking God (the Divine, the Light); seeking…
Helping Young People Feel Welcome
At University Friends Meeting in Seattle, Washington, we have several systems in place to make sure children new to the…
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A Quaker Ecology: Meditations on the Future of Friends
March 1, 2024
The Fundamental Principle of Quaker Spirituality: Light in the Conscience
March 1, 2024
Inner Healing, Inner Peace: A Quaker Perspective
March 1, 2024