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.
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?
