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A Quaker Speaks from the Black Experience

The history, role, and involvement of African Americans in the Religious Society of Friends have been subjects of long-standing interest…

James Fletcher

Where Two or Three Are Gathered Online

Reflections on Worship and Decision Making in the Age of COVID-19 and Climate Change

Barry Crossno

Move in Our Midst

Stumbling blocks and white supremacy cut us off from God and from each other.

Paul Ricketts

Surmounting our Quaker Language Barriers

The young woman stood outside our meetinghouse staring at our sign. Neatly calligraphed and painted in carefully chosen, muted hues, it read: “Multnomah Monthly Meeting. An unprogrammed congregation of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).” A Friend arriving at the meetinghouse noticed that the young woman seemed perplexed.

Rick Seifert

Are We Ready to Make the Necessary Changes?

What barriers prevent a racially diverse Religious Society of Friends in the United States?

Vanessa Julye

Supporting Recovery among Friends

What keeps us from helping fellow Friends with drug addictions?

Johanna Jackson

En mi barrio: A young Friend’s Neighborhood

Like the prince in an elaborate ballet he spins deftly and, with a practiced thrust, knocks his opponent’s épée to…

Caitlin Archer-Helke

Visions of a Strong Quaker Future

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

Johanna Jackson

The WTO Meeting in Cancun: Failure or Success?

The Quaker Presence in Cancún In September 2003, thousands of government officials from 148 countries descended on the Mexican beach…

Phillip Berryman

Beyond Words: Reflections on the 2006 Section of the Americas Annual Meeting

While walking down the cobblestone streets of Antigua, Guatemala, I started to reflect on what the 2006 Annual Meeting meant…

Loida E. Fernàndez G.