Volckhausen—Jane Braucher Volckhausen, 100, on January 26, 2019, peacefully, at home in Boulder, Colo., surrounded by her family. Jane was […]
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The Threshold of Light
By Michael S. Glaser. Bright Hill Press. 2019. 54 pages. $10/paperback.
Brian Drayton worships with Souhegan Meeting in Wilton, N.H., allowed by Weare (N.H) Meeting.
Posted in: Friends in Africa, October 2019 Books, Quaker Book ReviewsRobert J. Happ
Happ—Robert J. Happ, 71, on March 26, 2019, suddenly, at home in Chalfont, Pa. Bob was born on February 16, […]
Posted in: Friends in Africa, Milestones
The Mighty Salem Oak
Remembering a tree that has seen much Lenape and Quaker history over its 600‐year lifespan.
Jessica Waddington is a member of Salem (N.J.) Meeting. She grew up across the street from the historic Salem Oak and Friends Burial Ground, where many of her relatives are buried. She now lives in Cherry Hill, N.J., with her husband, Adam Ross, and their dog, Luna. Mary Julia Street is milestones editor for Friends Journal.
Posted in: Remembrance, September 2019
Spiritual Simplicity
There’s more to simplicity than tidying up our physical spaces.
Andrew Huff served with Quaker Voluntary Service in Boston, Mass. in 2015–16. He attends Central Philadelphia (Pa.) Meeting.
Posted in: Features, September 2019
Selling Out to Niceness
The Religious Society of Friends’ witness is hidden when we elevate niceness over kindness.
Ann Jerome is a member of Orlando (Fla.) Meeting in Southeastern Yearly Meeting. She has twice helped to found worship groups where she lives in Deland, Fla. Recently she served for two years as a Friend in residence at Pendle Hill study center in Wallingford, Pa.
Posted in: Features, September 2019Nan Schwab Pendergrast
Pendergrast—Nan Schwab Pendergrast, 98, on December 17, 2018, at her home in Atlanta, Ga. Nan was born on June 17, […]
Posted in: Milestones, September 2019
Barbara Cooper Rosen
Rosen—Barbara Cooper Rosen, 89, on December 19, 2018, peacefully, at home in Ashland, Ore. Barbara was born on April 10, […]
Posted in: Milestones, September 2019
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