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The Importance of Noise During Silent Worship

Sometimes we need the buses, dogs, and loud neighbors to enter the deepest silence of the meetinghouse. Ben Handy

Caroline Beans Smith Hoffman

Hoffman—Caroline Beans Smith Hoffman, 95, on June 15, 2019, in Riddle Village, Media, Pa. A lifelong member of the Religious… Staff

Anne Hollingsworth Thomas Moore

Moore—Anne Hollingsworth Thomas Moore, 89, on January 24, 2019, in Northampton, Mass., after a gradual yearlong decline. Anne was born… Staff

David Lee Owen

Owen—David Lee Owen, 73, on October 16, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C. David was born on June 7, 1945, at home… Staff
Among Friends

Among Friends: Who Quaker Kids Are, Who They Become, and How They Lead

Our introduction to the December Issue. Gabriel Ehri
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Slavery in the Quaker World

Christian slavery and White supremacy. Katharine Gerbner
Student Voices Project

A Tool or a Weapon

The Quaker approach to competition has influenced my life greatly. From my experiences, I’ve learned that competition can be utilized… Hazel Mariani
Student Voices Project

From Competition to Cooperation

My first exposure to competitive club travel sports was a difficult one, primarily because of the attitude and actions of… Lila Safavi
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How I Found God in Competitive Sports

How can we explore the edge of our abilities? Jon Watts
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Holding Unite the Right to the Light

Holding a public meeting for worship in a maelstrom of political anger. Debby Churchman

Elisabeth Brewster Potts Brown

Brown—Elisabeth Brewster Potts Brown, 78, on July 6, 2018, of an unexpected heart attack, in her beloved summer home in… Staff

Christopher Henry Hodgkin

Hodgkin—Christopher Henry Hodgkin, 74, on June 11, 2018, at home in Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Wash. Christopher was born… Staff
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