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Peace in the World, Peace among Friends
Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not…
Out of Silence
Dusk mustered forces in the shrubbery when I pulled out of my friends’ driveway. It was deep into 6 p.m.…
Watu Wa Amani Conference
I was invited to attend the Watu Wa Amani (People of Peace) conference in Limuru, Kenya, at the Brakenhurst Baptist…
Acknowledging the Nature of Community
Community and a strong sense of togetherness are what stand out most when I think about what it means to…
Reflections on the Purpose of Marriage
For the last 40 years, marriages have been in trouble. Half of them end in divorce. Abuse is common. Disturbed…
Saying "I Do" Anew
Last year, my husband and I asked that our marriage be taken under the care of Salmon Bay Meeting in…
Belonging
I sit on the steps of my son’s house in a small town in Nicaragua watching the world go by,…
Staying Aligned with Our Values
As I write, I’ve just returned from the Friends General Conference Gathering in Amherst, Massachusetts, where, among other things, I…
Police Power for Peace
Pacifists like me, many of whom are Friends, have made accommodation to the police function and criminal justice system. We…
Amachi: Faith-Based Mentoring to Children of Prisoners
Amachi is a national initiative to provide caring, committed mentors to the children of prisoners.
The Move to Happy Valley
We’re too young, but let’s look at some Quaker retirement communities anyway and put our names down—it may take ten…
An Approach in Regions with Few Friends
In Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) we are fortunate in having a good number of couples about the same age (between…
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