We have a disconnect between faith and practice.

Is membership a pragmatic arrangement or a spiritual experience?

FJ Poetry: His feet walk daily paths, as duties call…

An introduction to the May 2017 issue on the fourth annual Student Voices Project and Quaker Summers.

Letters from our readers remember Henry Cadbury; a meeting with Joyce Ajlouny, shifting racial labels and accountability, a request for resources on aging, more.

uakers tend to follow the leading to be in the world but not of it, although last summer gave us…

Student Voices: "We advocate, we organize, we vote, we speak the truth, and when necessary, we protest. We may worship in silence, but we live our values loudly. We want to share with you our hopes and fears for your presidency."

Student Voices: " I believe that every voice should be heard, but some are silenced by society. As the next president, you should help to give everyone, rich or poor, a chance to voice their opinions."

Student Voices: "The America I envision is an America where all people are treated equally. It is an America where no matter how you look or how you identify, you will be accepted. It is an America that is respected and valued as a country."

Student Voices: "Making tuition prices lower opens up the door for many young students aspiring to further their education and pursue a future career."

Student Voices: "If I were the president, I would retrain the people who have lost their jobs in the coal industry to work in the solar and wind power industry. This way you fix employment and can also help reduce climate change, two huge problems in America."

Student Voices: " Teaching one another our different ways is how communities can improve each individual’s life. This may sound like hippy talk to you, and it might be, but true peace and compassion is what the world and our government should be striving for."