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6th mo. 2017

Some Thoughts on Meeting Committee Structure Liberal Quakerism is facing a severe labor shortage. More and more of our longtime members are aging out of active involvement and they are not being replaced by enough newcomers. Many of us are over… Discussion Some Thoughts on Meeting Committee Structure 1 Like Conservative Friends

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3rd mo. 2017

Why Would They Want to Come? There is a lot of discussion in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting right now about the lack of African Americans and other minorities in the membership and leadership of the Religious Society of Friends. Cu… Discussion Why Would They Want to Come? 2 Likes

1st mo. 2016

Quaker survey, beliefs into practice

Hey folks,

Over on the Quakerism subreddit, a student showed up with a list of questions they needed to ask Quakers about our beliefs and how we put those beliefs into action. I suggested…

Blog Quaker survey, beliefs into practice 3 Likes

10th mo. 2015

Elias Hicks on what is required of a Christian

I recently got my own copy of "Elias Hicks: Quaker Liberal," a book I borrowed from my university's library but did not finish before graduating and returning the book. On page 186, it says that…

Blog Elias Hicks on what is required of a Christian 3 Likes Liberal Quakerism and Jesus Jesus' ministry was one of reconciling every person to the 'Source of All' by bringing into their awareness that 'God is Love'. He did this because he saw Love as the 'true reality and being' we ar… Discussion Liberal Quakerism and Jesus 1 Like Most Quaker Meetings are Small . . . But

My meeting is small - perhaps an average of just 12 to 25 Friends at worship each Sunday. Yet we sponsor one of the major ministries in our suburban community - in a very public way. Take a look…

Blog Most Quaker Meetings are Small . . . But 2 Likes

8th mo. 2015

Mrs. Greer (of "Bedewings" fame) and Her Ant… Sometimes writers who have an anti-Quaker axe to grind do some rather perceptive, if biased, ethnography. Today, I finally got a chance to search n a room jammed with family "assets" for the anti-Qua… Discussion Mrs. Greer (of "Bedewings" fame) and Her Ant… 1 Like

5th mo. 2015

All Hail Max Carter

May 18, 2015

I had the good fortune to be at the Guilford College Commencement on Saturday: a joyful ceremony on a sun-dappled day. (I was there to celebrate the graduation of my nephew,…

Blog All Hail Max Carter 3 Likes

3rd mo. 2015

The Difference Between Quaker Meeting and Ot…

video The Difference Between Quaker Meeting and Ot… 1 Like Beside the Volcano in Indiana: What I’m Learning About Schisms Among Friends

Ever since I became a Quaker in my mid-30s I’ve been aware of past schisms among Friends and wondered about how they came about. …

Blog Beside the Volcano in Indiana: What I’m Learning About Schisms Among Friends 1 Like

2nd mo. 2015

Save the William Penn House

The William Penn House has been a crucial hub of Quaker…

Blog Save the William Penn House 1 Like

1st mo. 2015

Testimonies as Creed

During a recent meeting for worship, I found myself seated across from my least favorite Quaker T-shirt. Yes, there was a Friend in the T-shirt, but this is not about…

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5th mo. 2014

When Way Opens: Having the Faith to Say “Yes” to the Movement of the Spirit

ESR student Katie Heape delivered the following message during ESR Worship on April 24, 2014:

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Blog When Way Opens: Having the Faith to Say “Yes” to the Movement of the Spirit 1 Like

4th mo. 2014

Quakers and Women in Ministry

video Quakers and Women in Ministry 1 Like Redesigned homepage and more sharing of the Quaker conversation

Have you checked out the QuakerQuaker homepage lately? We've been doing some redesigning lately: it's more spacious, with commentary in the posts and more visuals throughout. The…

Blog Redesigned homepage and more sharing of the Quaker conversation 2 Likes Being Gay in Kenya (part 1)

video Being Gay in Kenya (part 1) 2 Likes

3rd mo. 2014

A Response to Madeline Schaefer from a Quaker Mystic

First, I appreciate the willingness to both name and discuss the division between the Mystics and the Activists in the Quaker Community…

Blog A Response to Madeline Schaefer from a Quaker Mystic 5 Likes Convergent Friends

Group Convergent Friends 12 Likes

2nd mo. 2014

Liberal Quakers

Group Liberal Quakers 36 Likes indianan volcano

Indiana Volcano erupting,.... but where's the magma chamber?

There is about 150 years behind this particular eruption. Thus far pastoral…

Blog indianan volcano 1 Like

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