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On Quaker Ministry and Eldering

“The more that I step into the gift of ministry, the more I need to surround the gift with a…
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Looking at the Legacy of Bayard Rustin

As a gay African-American, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin faced discrimination his entire life—sometimes, Walter Naegle reminds us, among his…
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Creating Visible Support For LGBTQ+ Folks

“When I was growing up,” says Kerry Wiessmann, “I was taught that God is love and I felt like what…
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Writing a Spiritual Autobiography

Lacking catechism or creed, Quakers have always relied upon Friends’ spiritual autobiographies to provide dynamic examples of our faith, from…
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Envisioning a Strong Future for Quakerism

“I want to be part of a group that not only exists but is thriving in thirty years,” says Johanna…
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Understanding Quaker Faith Through the Journal of George Fox

“I thought that to be a good Quaker I had to be A, B, C, D, and if I couldn’t…
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Quakerism, Creativity, and the Artistic Process

“In the beginning of Genesis,” Linda Seger tells us, “it says the Spirit of God hovered over the deep.” That…
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Serving Outside the Quaker Community

As a Friend and a retired Baltimore police detective, Debbie B. Ramsey brings a unique perspective to serving her community.…
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Quaker Worship, Incarceration, and the Meaning of Silence

“I believe in silence and cherish silence, like most of us who worship,” says Ruth Brelsford. “However, I would say…
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The Spirituality of Storytelling

“My art,” Cai Quirk says, “is an expression of my faith.” Though photography is a central focus for Cai’s art,…
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Changing Course for the Kingdom of the Heavens

Ron Hogan was drawn to Quakers by their commitment to social justice, “an upending of the order of the world…
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Made in the Image of God: On Being a Transgender Pastor

“Being an open transgender minister, especially in smaller communities, is not an easy thing to do,” Anthony Kirk, the pastor…
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On Quaker Ministry and Eldering
Looking at the Legacy of Bayard Rustin
Creating Visible Support For LGBTQ+ Folks
Writing a Spiritual Autobiography