Friends Institutions

Quaker Identity Crisis

As a child I was a constant attendee at annual Gatherings of Friends General Conference. I *have many fond memories… Liz Wine

‘An Investment … with High Returns’

The first time I attended Gathering, in Rochester, New York, I bathed my one-year-old daughter, Eleanor, in the bathroom sink… Brenda Rose Simkin

Happy 70th Anniversary, FWCC!

When I first began my work among Friends in 1977, I was only dimly aware of the Friends World Committee… Susan Corson-Finnerty

Taking the Pulse of FWCC

Ask a scuba diver, what’s it like? You’ll hear about thrill, but miss the feel. Ask an FWCC rep, what… Marion Love

My History with FWCC

In 1937, when I was nine years old, my father attended the Friends World Conference in Pennsylvania, which is when… Heather Catchpool Moir

Facing a Fractured Quakerism

The establishment of Friends World Committee for Consultation was an attempt to mend a fractured faith. In the first four… Thomas Hamm

A Portrait of Two Founders

I earnestly believe our Society will serve the Kingdom [of God] better as we are unified. —J. Passmore Elkinton, in… Steven Elkinton

1967 Friends World Conference: A Youthful Recollection

My sister Jane and I bumped our suitcases down the stairs from our bedrooms on the second floor and headed… M'Annette Ruddell

”Why Does (or Doesn’t) FWCC Do That?

When asked to explain our faith and practice, we Friends often tell stories—of the steadfastness of those who faced persecution,… Margaret Fraser

The Challenges of ‘Face-to-Face’ and ‘Heart-to- Heart’

At its core, FWCC is about providing opportunities for Friends in all our theological, cultural, and linguistic traditions to connect… Louise Salinas

Trees for Africa

Many consider FWCC a seedbed for Friends’ responses to our faith and testimonies. In one case, that can be said… Kees Nieuwerth

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.
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