Poverty

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The Spiritual Injustice of Poverty

Approaching the injustices before us. Nicole Freeman

Anne Parrish: Unsung Friend

The ministries of Quaker women who notably served the Religious Society of Friends have received well-deserved attention. In most cases,…

Teaching in a Culture of Poverty and Violence

I am committed to addressing the issues of hatred and violence in the world. I have often wondered how the…
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What am I Doing Here?: Partnering with a Himalayan Village

I first went to the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal as an adventurer and mountain climber in 1995. After four Himalayan… JeffRasley

A La Chureca Christmas

My friend Michael popped into my office. When he told me he couldn’t make it to Nicaragua this year for…

The Intersection of Faith and Practice

In prayer and silence, this small Scripture was impressed on my heart: "Whosoever holds on to their life will lose…

FWCC and Affluent and Impoverished Friends

The October issue on the 70th anniversary of Friends World Committee for Consultation was a wonderful celebration of how Friends…

Juarez Reflections

The three empty bird cages are stacked forlornly against the wall of the house on the small concrete paved patio,…

”Walking the Walk: Greg Woods

In December 1999, 14-year-old Greg Woods attended the "High School Quake," a gathering of Illinois Yearly Meeting youth. Along with…

My Guatemala Journal

Friday, August 11, 2006 —From Libertyville to Guatemala City My mission for this journey to Guatemala is to conduct community…

The Aspirations of Andean Quakers

Yes, there are Quakers in the Andes—lots of them. And, yes, they have aspirations. Working with them, as a Quaker…

Nozuko's Story

Fall 1999, Singisi, South Africa It’s an ordinary autumn day. The chilling wind announces the impending arrival of winter, snapping…
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