The Gift of Queries

A mentor’s encouragement.

Debbie Humphries

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.

Voting for Peace and Equality

The Promise of Ranked-Choice Voting.

Visions of a Strong Quaker Future

How Do We Build a Religious Society That’s Creative, Relevant, and Thriving in 30 Years?

Confessions of an Ex-Elder

"In the early days / before the great divorce / we used the dreadful language / of compliance…"

Receive Me

. . . and a woman named Martha received him into her house. Luke 10:38

Perennials

"When I biked up the hills / to your house, I saw you / planting bulbs in your yard…"

Forum, October 2021

Life, love, and entropy David Castro’s “All Walls Come Down” (FJ Aug.) does not try to hide from the complexity…

Current Issue

Supporting Ministries

June-July 2026

Recent Comments

Get the Friends Journal Newsletter

Regular updates on all our latest stories, delivered straight to your inbox.