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Speaking as Myself and Someone New

Assessing our rules about vocal ministry.

Rhiannon Grant

Unlearning Fear and Shame

A conversation with Quaker author Philip Gulley.

Peterson Toscano

Persistence and Focus

Introduction to our April issue.

Martin Kelley

An Experience of Love

Bolivian Quakers’ witness to climate crisis.

Emma Condori Mamani

Addressing the Long Emergency

Hope and inspiration for climate action.

Stephen Loughin

In the Deeps and in Weakness

The work of the Spirit among Friends.

Matt Rosen

Three Steps Forward

The path to greater love and truth.

Christopher E. Stern

Conversations with My Guardian Angel

A Friend with a terminal illness finds a comforter.

Robert Stephen Dicken

Kissing the Ground, Instead

Every school day morning of my childhood, / I pledged allegiance, my hand on my heart,

Nancee Cline

First Day Prayer

Come sit with me / You Who Will Not Be Hurried,

Ellen M. Ross

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Christie Taylor

Forum, April 2025

Letters from our readers.

Staff

Divine Dress Code

My accidental journey into simplicity.

Amy Andreassen

A ‘Friendly Woman’ Reunion

North Carolina Quaker women celebrate their work on periodical.

Sharlee DiMenichi

A Quaker Attends a Gun Show

Seeking a process of peace.

Robert Fonow

QuakerSpeak, April 2025

Living up to our radical past.

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