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.
Faithfully Translating the Bible
How accurate are modern translations of the Bible? Quaker translator Sarah Ruden says they’re often missing nuance. And humor.
The Intimacy of Quaker Worship Spaces
Sitting in silence with a group of people every week can be an intimate experience. How do Quaker worship spaces encourage that?
What is a Quaker Book of Faith and Practice?
What do Quakers believe? How do we practice our faith? The best place to look for the answers might be in a book of faith and practice. Here’s what they are and how they evolved over time.
The Paradox of Quaker Belief
Most Quakers agree there is an Inner Light in every person. But is the Light Christian or is it universal?
Seeking Right Relationship with Native Americans
What can be done to heal the damage done to native communities by colonists, including Quakers? As Paula Palmer shares, it begins with telling the truth.
My Journey as a Transgender Quaker
After decades of depression and despair, an unexpected question changed everything for Chloe Schwenke, then known as Stephen: “Do you think you might be a woman?” Chloe’s journey began, and her Quaker meeting learned along with her.
Content warning: suicide
A Quaker Perspective on Economics
Is our economic system inhibiting the kingdom of God that Quakers seek? How do we even begin to address that? It’s a question Pamela Haines thinks about a lot.
Leaving Quakerism Better Than We Found It
The Quaker faith tradition that we inherited won’t be the same when we pass it on. How can we leave it better?
Ministering to the Poor
How do we respond to our fellow humans in need? For David Breitzmann, it starts with the understanding that they are us.
