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Quakerism in a Classic American Novel

Nathaniel Hawthorne's Hester Prynne unexpectedly shares many Quaker values. jana

Interview with Brent Bill, Quaker Author

How do you see as your role as a Quaker writer? Or do you consider yourself a writer who is… jana

The Safety of Silence

A reader sinks into the familiarity and safety of silence. jana

November Short Fiction: “Holy Day”

A short story about resolving conflict. jana

Staff Picks

A look at the formative books for staff members. jana

Reader Poll: Paper Books or eBooks?

We asked our Friends Journal readers on Facebook to weigh in on one of the biggest questions of our digital… jana

Milestones November 2012

Cargill—Daisy Cargill, 99, on November 4, 2011, in Portland, Oreg., following a stroke. Daisy was born on February 18, 1912,… jana

Interview with Nathan Alling Long, Author of “Holy Day”

This month, we feature a short fiction piece about a couple resolving a disagreement about the meaning of Christmas. Nathan… jana

Thoughts on Wanting Less

Every year Americans throw out or recycle more than 250 tons of garbage. Only about 14 percent of this waste… jana

Web Exclusive: Why Do We Tip?

Why do we tip people who hand us our coffee and muffins, but ignore those who are hungry? jana

Online Forum: Pacifism and Peace

One of the most important testimonies of the Quaker faith is peace. In times of war, Quakers have a long… jana

Interview with Susan Cain

Author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. jana

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