Tom Smith's Groups (19)

  • Universalism & Other Faiths

    35 members Latest Activity: 11th month 7, 2022 Many liberal Friends have adopted universalism and less-Christocentric theologies. This is a place to discuss the place of non-traditional beliefs…

  • Community

    20 members Latest Activity: 10th month 16, 2013 Talk about the ideals of Quaker community but also the problems and alienation than many Convergent Friends find themselves facing.

  • Diversity (Race, Class, Gender, etc.)

    40 members Latest Activity: 1st month 19, 2021 Blogs that talk about all the various types of diversity as related to Friends: race, class, age and gender to name a few. Tag: diversity

  • Friends Schools & Education

    20 members Latest Activity: 3rd month 27, 2019 For those interested in issues of Friends and education. In many areas, Quakers are most known their schools but many Friends homeschool and teach in…

  • Upper Midwest Convergent

    7 members Latest Activity: 7th month 27, 2018 Upper Midwest area Friends interested in discussions, meet-ups and gatherings of Quaker Quakers. Tag: uppermidwest

  • Online Quaker Studies

    56 members Latest Activity: 7th month 13, 2020 This group shares information about what's available in online Quaker learning for adults, and what online Quaker learning for adults could be.

  • Virtual Friends School?

    22 members Latest Activity: 5th month 16, 2018 The beginnings of a discussion to develop a resource center for home-schoolers and others interested in Friends Education but are unable to send…

  • Friends World Committee for Consulation

    27 members Latest Activity: 7th month 13, 2020 Blog posts and discussions about the international umbrella organization fostering dialog among Friends. Tag: fwcc

  • Peace and Witness

    56 members Latest Activity: 11th month 12, 2022 Quakers have a well-earned reputation for social justice and Christian witness. Tag: witness

  • Ohio Yearly Meeting

    41 members Latest Activity: 7th month 22, 2018 Photo: Stillwater Meeting House, near Barnesville. Tag: ohioym

  • Quaker Ministry

    44 members Latest Activity: 2nd month 8, 2017 Quaker ministry community, resource guide and discussion board. What happens at Friends worship and how do we let our lives preach. Tag: ministry

  • Quaker Books

    128 members Latest Activity: 11th month 12, 2022 Share your favorite Quaker books, start book reading groups and find Friends who share your love of reading. Tag: books

  • Friends and the Bible

    102 members Latest Activity: 5th month 2, 2020 Friends and fellow seekers discuss the Bible and its role in their spiritual life. Tag: bible

  • Convergent Friends

    161 members Latest Activity: 12th month 29, 2022 A movement seeking a deeper understanding of our Quaker heritage and a more authentic community life. Tag: convergent

  • Christianity

    187 members Latest Activity: 1st month 6 Discussions on the Quaker understanding of Christianity and our relations with the Christian world. Tag: christianity

  • Plainness & Simplicity

    239 members Latest Activity: 11th month 12, 2022 Some Friends have recently been dubbed the "New Plain" for their experimentation with Quaker plainness and simplicity. Tag: plain

  • Liberal Quakers

    257 members Latest Activity: 6th month 23, 2022 Liberal Friends practice waiting worship and emphasize community and the authority of the Inner Light over specific faith statements. Tag: liberal

  • Conservative Friends

    177 members Latest Activity: 11th month 12, 2022 Conservative Friends who follow the classic Quaker understandings of faith and practices. Tag: conservative

  • Family Life

    47 members Latest Activity: 11th month 12, 2022 Blog posts about issues of Quaker parenting, family life and issues of aging. Tag: parenting

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