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Happy 70th Anniversary, FWCC!
When I first began my work among Friends in 1977, I was only dimly aware of the Friends World Committee…
Taking the Pulse of FWCC
Ask a scuba diver, what’s it like? You’ll hear about thrill, but miss the feel. Ask an FWCC rep, what…
My History with FWCC
In 1937, when I was nine years old, my father attended the Friends World Conference in Pennsylvania, which is when…
Facing a Fractured Quakerism
The establishment of Friends World Committee for Consultation was an attempt to mend a fractured faith. In the first four…
All Friends’ Conference of 1920
Before the 1937 Friends World Conference, Friends from throughout the world and across the various branches of the Religious Society…
A Portrait of Two Founders
I earnestly believe our Society will serve the Kingdom [of God] better as we are unified. —J. Passmore Elkinton, in…
1967 Friends World Conference: A Youthful Recollection
My sister Jane and I bumped our suitcases down the stairs from our bedrooms on the second floor and headed…
”Why Does (or Doesn’t) FWCC Do That?
When asked to explain our faith and practice, we Friends often tell stories—of the steadfastness of those who faced persecution,…
The Challenges of ‘Face-to-Face’ and ‘Heart-to- Heart’
At its core, FWCC is about providing opportunities for Friends in all our theological, cultural, and linguistic traditions to connect…
Trees for Africa
Many consider FWCC a seedbed for Friends’ responses to our faith and testimonies. In one case, that can be said…
Beyond Words: Reflections on the 2006 Section of the Americas Annual Meeting
While walking down the cobblestone streets of Antigua, Guatemala, I started to reflect on what the 2006 Annual Meeting meant…
Taking in a Big Breath of Guatemala
Fried plantains; fireflies lighting the night sky; marimbas; tamales; pineapple juice trickling down my chin and a pale green sauce…
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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