My Father and the Right to Die

I used to dread my father’s annual letter in which he informed me of his desires in case he should… Anne E. Barschall

The Ability to Choose as Death Approaches

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion, without the discomfort of thought." —John F. Kennedy In 1980 Elisabeth Kubler-Ross,… Linda Lyman

Care of the Dying: A Spiritual Discipline

Attending the death of a loved one is a painful, sometimes disturbing experience. Frequently it has a deeply mysterious quality,… Brad Sheeks

How Can You Do That Work?

When I spent my professional life as a full-time emergency room nurse, my friends could not get enough of my… TylaAnn Burger

Gifts from the Closet

It’s Saturday and I’ve managed to keep it open. I’m determined to clean out the closet in my spare room… Mary Waddington

Dear Mum

Note: This is a letter addressed to the author’s deceased mother, Virginia Hutton, shortly after her death on July 30,… Melissa Perot

Watu Kwa Amani

Watu Kwa Amani is a Swahili phrase meaning "people of peace." It is also the name of a conference to… Donald E. Miller

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The Quaker Faith: Friends of Love and Truth

June 1, 2026

Is Peace Possible?

June 1, 2026

Turning Toward the Victim: The Bible, Sacred Violence, and the End of Scapegoating in Quaker Perspective

June 1, 2026