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Anna on the contemplative path

Description and queries from an interest group at the Young Adult Friends conference in Richmond, Ind., 2008 (Posted by chrismsf on 2008-06-20T04:01:38Z.)

Micah checks in on the recent youth gathering

As one of the organizers of this conference, it wa. very different experience for me than i. had been solel. participant. fel. strong sense of needing to ground the gathering, particularly the worship sessions, and worked with the pastoral care (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-05-31T16:38:04Z.)

Angelina reports On the Richmond young adult Friends conference

I am so keenly aware of living i. deeply fractured and disconnected world -- and here we have the opportunity to hone tools of fellowship, communication, listening, and love in our own house. (Posted by robinmohr on 2008-05-30T18:55:58Z.)

Quaking Elizabeth on Why I'm doing this Youth Book Project thing

That still small voice which is never really all that small to me said 'Speak to them' and then didn't give me anything to say. He also didn't give m. clear sense of who... other than that 'they' were Quakers. (Posted by chrismsf on 2008-05-20T20:14:50Z.)

Geez Magazine: About Geez

"Have one foot in the church and one outside. And keep your weight on the one outside." (Posted by rainbowruminations on 2008-05-06T20:21:02Z.)

Finding a Center: Reflections on Intervisitation with Evangelical Friends in Newberg, Oregon | QuakerYouth

Cara writes about her inter-visitation among Evangelical Friends in the NW. (Posted by cwdaniels on 2008-05-02T05:48:16Z.)

Qr Ranter Martin on Burnt Ubers and Reluctant Ranters

If we could pull together all of the dropouts together and start meetings that focused on worship, religious education and deep-community activities. think we'd see something interesting. (Posted by chrismsf on 2008-04-23T16:31:38Z.)

Glenn R on some generational advise to young Friends

Our immediate graying elder. the weighty and influential in our Quaker Societ. are what we might call Aquarians'. The Aquarians came of age (were mostly 1. 29* years old) that consciousness-raising Summer of Love, 1967. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-04-08T03:14:32Z.)

Anna seeing the path through the disunity

There will b. time when we can say God is with our Friends who struggle in Kenya, with our Friends we worship in Indiana, with our Friends all across NY, with our LGBTQ Friends. If our relationship with FUM has done nothing else it has shown us this. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-04-06T00:43:28Z.)

You, Too, Can Rein In Military Recruiters in the High Schools (from Friends Journal)

Practical tips on starting and runnin. counter-recruitment program, with stories from the authors on how they did it (and continue to do it) in Lee County, Florida. (Posted by friends.journal on 2008-04-03T09:36:48Z.)

Brown student paper looks at Quaker education

Quaker schools differ from other private schools i. number of ways, but students said the most defining difference is the unique attitude toward faith and community. Quakerism... emphasizes personal faith over strict creeds and religious hierarchy. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-03-17T04:54:02Z.)

Rock & Roll Jr High Quakers

Evangelical Friends at California youth camp worship service rock t. praise song. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-03-14T22:04:42Z.)

Penn Charter's Quaker Principles Class: Music for change

students imagined they have been hired b. Quaker Meeting to pu. written description o. concern they have (a Minute) to music. (Posted by robinmohr on 2008-03-06T03:14:18Z.)

Further Reflections on Gospel Ministry - The Lamb's War

I. can commit myself to seeking the Spirit of unconditional love, i. can dedicate my life to living the incarnation, i. can accept the very real possibility of bearing the sufferings of Christ in my own bod. that, by the grace of God, will spea. (Posted by micahbales on 2008-02-05T22:54:34Z.)

Youtube: Quake that Rocked the Midwest 2008

Video photo montage o. recent Quaker youth gathering in the Evanston IL US. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-02-01T00:45:34Z.)

Micah starts to doubt on a religious trip to Mexico

I got to thin. great deal about the interaction between "essential Quakerism" and the culture in which that Quakerism is expressed. wondered very much, "is Quakeris. cultural phenomenon without any ultimate, universal value for all of humanity?" (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-01-28T14:47:48Z.)

Friends church in Texas makes a video introduction

Profile of Friendswood Friends Church: "It'. privilege to welcome you to our page on the web but even more to welcome you to join us for worship and life together." Follow user link to see companion videos on youth and children's ministry programs. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-01-18T16:38:58Z.)

Carrie Newcomer's new year's reflection

I found the high percentage of people under the age of thirty participating in this event incredibly inspiring. The next generation of will move forward in their own style, but they are showing up, they have great passion, and they are glorious. (Posted by chrismsf on 2008-01-17T07:14:46Z.)

Unafraid Angelina on the gift of Quaker diversity

I hav. large extended family, so thinking of Quakers (and more broadly, Christians) in that way is constructive for me: we don't necessarily have to agree with or like one another, but there is an imperitive to at least respect if not love one another. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-01-12T18:01:45Z.)

Young Friend's report on the violence in Kenya

Many have lost their lives and several thousands left homeless. Our Quaker churches closed down and members ran away for safety. The big question is, "when will all this end?" (Posted by martin_kelley on 2008-01-11T21:40:46Z.)

Wanderer Gavin on Quaker dating

I've been thinking, fo. couple of years now, abou. Young Adult Friends (YAF) workshop on Quaker romance. was hoping this blog post might try to address some of the questions that come up for me about what it means to date a. Friend. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-12-10T11:06:36Z.)

What Canst Thou Say?: Nothing new under the sun

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Video: Quakers Rock

High school history project vide. "Why the Quakers in the Middle Colonies of the Colonial Era were better,.. very funny film staring superspeed native beating an. transvestite Scarlett O'Hara." Warning: Oat jokes, non-PC humor. (via Kirk W) (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-12-03T11:39:16Z.)

Lie Down Sarah on transformation

i've been partying and carrying on sinc. was 17, going to shows and drinking out of flasks and smoking late autumn cigars under the stars. that. think, is the sarah so many people expect from me, and when they meet quaker sarah, they are surprised. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-11-27T22:43:40Z.)

Haverford college blog on empty-form "Quaker values" language

"Quakerism seemed to be used when it felt appropriate and thrown away when it was in the way," she said"... citing "Quaker values"... "It felt that people were not respecting the fact that Quakerism i. religion [and] not just something about you." (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-11-24T14:23:48Z.)

Jim Roush considers what Quakerism and the Peace Testimony will look like in 30 years

'I have no experience of the "march on the Capital" style movements characteristic of the 60s. ... My reality is dominated by short sound-bytes, the Internet, and other forms of communication.' (Posted by lizopp on 2007-11-24T00:37:50Z.)

PoodleDoc observes a middle school retreat

I feel that Spirit was there in the room as the kids were bustling about, making cake, making candles, making friends. (Posted by robinmohr on 2007-11-14T19:45:45Z.)

Quaker educator on the gathering place of blogs

Our presence in cyberspace may not be sorely needed, but it is certainl. place that most educators, including Friends, have not yet fully explored. Let's get off our chairs and off the meeting room bench, so to speak, and into the online game. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-10-27T16:14:46Z.)

Qr Scholar Erin on the cutting-down of leaders by Friends

[Are we] questioning [leaders]... fro. place of fear, not wanting to be crucified along with them? Are we, a. religious body, willing to come under fire from others when one of our own speaks Truth to power ... and pays for it? (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-10-22T09:16:17Z.)

Zach A looks at recent British outreach efforts

"[I]t seems significant. sign of good spiritual health. It?. sign that they care about outreach to non-Quakers more than tradition-for-tradition?s sake, and an expression of plain speech and simplicity." (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-10-03T05:45:04Z.)

Qrs Engaging Jon on younger Friends building Community across the divides

"In an increasingly pluralized society such as ours, the use of language can b. roadblock to getting to the heart of the matter and the communication among Friends bears this out. On the other hand, language is all we have..." (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-09-27T11:06:15Z.)

Talk Like a Quaker Day?

"In the same vein as International Talk Lik. Pirate Day and National Quaker Week in the UK. have decided to declare October (10thMonth) 24 (which just so happens to be U.N. Day and William Penn's birthday) as International Talk Lik. Quaker Day." (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-09-26T15:56:15Z.)

Blog: Quaker school changed my life

For the brilliant training tha. recieved. will always be grateful to the Quakers. They rescued me fro. dim and drearly life, from isolation and affluence, into the powerful world of service and spirit. (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-09-25T12:56:41Z.)

Kirk Wattles helped invent Wink!

Is Wikipedia's 19th Cent. creation myth wrong? "Well, for youngsters today who grew up in the 1980s and '90s. guess the early 1970s are probably as far removed as the 1800s. It's an interesting example of American folklore in action." (Posted by martin_kelley on 2007-09-10T22:43:11Z.)

Rebecca arrives at Guilford's Quaker Leadership Scholars Program

On Monda. arrived at Guilford College to start my freshman orientation. had to be her. few days early so tha. could get to know my year level in the Quaker Leadership Scholars Program (QLSP). (Posted by chrismsf on 2007-08-17T20:44:27Z.)