Why Do Some Quakers Dress Plain?
Most Quakers stopped dressing plainly in the late 1800s, but the practice is still alive for some. Four Friends explain why they choose plain dress today. Is QuakerSpeak worth $1 a video?
Practicing the Spirituality of Lightheartedness
It can be hard to find joy in a time of great uncertainty. Mosi Harrington shares the power of lightheartedness to help us get through dark times. Is QuakerSpeak worth $1 a video?
The Power of Being Quaker in Public
During a long Quaker business meeting, Laura Boles stood up and said, “I don’t want to hide behind Quaker process… I want to do something and I want to do something now.” And so she did. Is QuakerSpeak worth $1 a video?
How We Win
How do people concerned with peace and justice operate in times of intense polarization? According to Quaker author and activist George Lakey, it’s a moment of tremendous opportunity.
Making a Viral Quaker Video
“A (very) brief history of Quakers” was created at a Young Friends lock-in in Richmond, Virginia. With over 100,000 views on YouTube, it’s one of the most popular Quaker videos ever produced. Here’s how it happened.
How Quakerism Influences My Artistic Process
As a lifelong artist, Maggie Nelson began to notice some similarities between her experience in Quaker worship and her approach in the studio.
Growing Up Quaker in Indiana
As a kid growing up in holiness-influenced Indiana Quakerism, Max Carter was taught to avoid a long list of sins, including soft drinks—“which led to hard drinks!“—and dancing—“a vertical expression of a horizontal desire!”
How I Practice Quakerism Throughout the Week
Being a Quaker isn’t just about sitting in silence for an hour on Sunday morning. Fritz Weiss shares some of the ways he carries his Quakerism throughout the week.
How I Came to Quakers from Evangelical Christianity
For years, Eric Baker was the music director at an evangelical christian church with over 6,000 members. Now he belongs to the local Friends Meeting. What drew him to Quakers?
The Prayer Life of Quakers
What does Quaker prayer look like? Australian Friend David Johnson says it’s something every human being does naturally, and it leads to inordinate spiritual refreshment.
