Inviting Your Light in Stories, Photos, and Living History of Friends

“We came to do good and have done very well.” But how are we, as a community, continuing to “do good” in our corner of South Jersey today?

We are launching a new project to enliven our website and steward the living history of South Jersey Quakerism. This is more than a collection of historical facts; it is an invitation to see our meetinghouses not as static buildings, but as living vessels of our shared faith.

The Ask:

We need your help to bring this project to life. We are seeking to collect:

• Photos & Art: Glimpses of our community, past and present.
• Memories & Stories: Who are the spiritual ancestors—whether family or not—who shaped your faith? What family stories connect you to the broader Quaker story in South Jersey?
• Feedback & Ideas: How can we better reflect the “cloud of witnesses” that surrounds us?

Please consider sharing your memories and creativity. By contributing, you help us sustain the practices and history that define us, ensuring our website becomes a true outreach tool for the future.

Please Share with your Meeting and Quarter as a Bulletin Announcement or in Social Media

How Are We “Doing Good”? Share Your Story with SJQ

As we reflect on the legacy of South Jersey Friends, we are building a new digital home to celebrate our history and practices. We want to feature you and your spiritual ancestors.

We are collecting:

• Family & Genealogy: Stories of the spiritual ancestors who shaped your faith.
• Visuals: Photos of meeting events, historical artifacts, or your own art.
• Ideas: Feedback on how we can make our website a better tool for stewardship and outreach.

Let’s honor the “cloud of witnesses” that surrounds us. Please send your photos, art, and memories to Nathan or Carleton as a response to our articles, by email, or by appointment to help us enliven this project.