In a modern world, where news flashes connect us to concerns/events on any corner of the globe we feel innate relation between revelation and truth across different spiritual traditions. Friends’ coined a new phrase for how this impacts our Meetings. We have underdeveloped ‘NPR messages’. An NPR message reflects whatever we listened to instead of […]
Category: community
Celebrating Bayard Rustin and the 60 year Anniversary of Freedom Summer
“Bayard Rustin’s Quaker faith was the cornerstone of his activism in the Civil Rights Movement. As we mark the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Freedom Summer, we honor the lasting impact of his commitment to nonviolence, equality, and strategic action.”
Intraperfectability and the Christ Source
A far out manifestation of Emerging Truth – Sparks. “For there is nothing hidden that will not become revealed.” Q gospels “Blessed is the Spirit within the Human body” Om Mani Padme Um For many Quaker Universalists and our kindred pluralists on every continent we notice how both for the past and in the momentary […]
“Good order established …in America”
Uncover the lesser-known chapters of colonial history through Thomas Budd’s perspectives on Quaker-Indigenous relations, highlighting the shared values of stewardship and cooperation
Featured events
Crosswicks at the Crossroads – Take a drive back into history on Crosswicks 250th anniversary
Quaker settlement Crosswicks endured numerous occupations. Come! Visit lands, ports, roads and farms with us.
The Crosswicks Meetinghouse bore witness to at least one skirmish during the American Revolution. As you stand here today, it’s important to remember the rich history that unfolded in this very place!
The Dark side of thee Light
Irreverent Bad Quaker humor is similar to Quaker Oats…. It has Simplicity, Community, and Sustainability baked into and rolled into the recipe; andd, is disintegrates under a strong heat or if letting it soak in too long. Good F/friendly satire and wit (like Quaker Oats) is pretty dry and even mealy (perhaps from olden days?). […]
“Ours to Do?” Quakers, Wars, Ecosystem Collapse and Other Emerging Disasters: Engaging your community is critical; Preparing for a “Storm” before it comes
Having a plan may help Friends’ Meetings to use Quaker testimonies as a foundation for preparing for human, cultural, and ecological restoration following social upheaval or disaster.
A Thanksgiving Tragedy and Its Roots
A legacy of our impact on social concerns among Friends encompasses both admirable contributions and challenging contradictions.
A Healing Partnership: Friends Historical Library, NABS, & Indian Country Today
Our relatives and relations, and seeking of Truth, Amends, Apology, Retrospective Justice on the history of Quaker Boarding Schools and Quaker colleges and institutions collaboration with the healing work of indigenous peoples through NABS
