What Is Actually There

Tiresome ministry by an older Friend becomes something more.

Peterson Toscano

In Silence Doorways Open

We sat in silence while the stars shone around us.

There Is No “I” in Heavenly Host

What in the name of God is this?”

Something Odd about the Dyers

Mr. Erick Dyer, a Quaker man from an old Quaker family, found the pod in his farm’s back forest on Saturday, July the fifth.

The Conscientious Objector

It was a Friday afternoon demo outside Neotec Labs.

That of Dog

Mia sat cross-legged on the floor in front of her laptop. She inhaled and opened her eyes.

The Silent Confirmation of a Notable Thing

The starling was a ball of broken feathers rolled into an overflowing gutter.

Future Visions

Javier settled into silence, hoping that on this First Day, he would not become unmoored in time and space.

Forum, November 2021

Letters from our readers.

Seeing the Inner Light at Ananda Village

Bless a temple? How do I do that? Do we even do blessings?

Toward a More Inclusive Society

With God’s help, let’s build a community where all can be safe.

QuakerSpeak, November 2021

Have you seen the one about a recent online workshop hosted by Beacon Hill Friends House? Facilitated by three members…

On Righting the Quaker Community

Introducing our October issue.

Neighbors or Tenants?

How George Fox, William Penn, and Benjamin Franklin Approached North America’s Indigenous Tribes.

Throwing Out Your To-Do Lists

A Spirit-Filled Life Beyond the Protestant Work Ethic.

Return to Wounded Knee

Facing My Family Legacy and Our National Sin.

Beyond Walls and Fences

Moving Nations from Competition to Cooperation.

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