2016

Features

It’s the Spirit That Makes It Beautiful

A Friends church in Oregon opens itself to its neighbors. Cherice Bock
Features

Ministry of Tourism

A historic meetinghouse becomes a place where the public can learn about Friends. Lynne Calamia
Features

Grounding Friends Presence on Capitol Hill

Creating a space where all people are welcome, heard, and respected. Beth Henricks
Features

A Quaker Space for Our Time

A look inside a central hub of Philadelphia Quaker activity. Chris Mohr
Features

The Dwelling Place Within

While traveling to unusual worship places, a Friend discovers the sacred dwelling space within. Lola Georg
Poetry

On Being Empty

FJ Poetry: "I’ve been empty for a while now..." Karie Firoozmand
Let's Grow Together

Lets Grow Together Interview with Gabby Hammons

Our Lets Grow Together interviews profile newcomers to Friends. Trevor Johnson
Reflection

A New Conspiracy Theory

Believing that miracles occur. Marydale Stewart

News, August 2016

News of Friends.
August 2016 Books

Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble Toward Simplicity and Grace

By J. Brent Bill. Abingdon Press, 2015. 208 pages. $16.99/paperback; $9.99/eBook. In Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker, Brent Bill…

Reviewed by Reviewed by Diane Reynolds

August 2016 Books

Our Life Is Love: The Quaker Spiritual Journey

By Marcelle Martin. Inner Light Books, 2016. 230 pages. $30/hardcover; $17.50/paperback; $10/eBook. Marcelle Martin, known to many for her work…

Reviewed by Reviewed by Marty Grundy

August 2016 Books

A Language for the Inward Landscape: Spiritual Wisdom from the Quaker Movement

By Brian Drayton and William P. Taber Jr. Tract Association of Friends, 2016. 180 pages. $20/hardcover. Late in the fourth…

Reviewed by Reviewed by Paul Buckley

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