Uncover the fire of our faith. South Jersey Quakers invite you to “Living Faith, Radical Roots,” a community conversation exploring how our revolutionary past can ignite courageous action today. Join us to bridge the gap between a hopeful heart and a troubled world. Let’s step into our now, together.
Quaker Walk 2025: Tracing a Remonstrance in Living Boundaries of Justice
From May 4–22, 2025, Friends walk from NYC to Washington, D.C. carrying an updated Flushing Remonstrance—a centuries-old call to conscience reborn for our times. Passing through Princeton, Germantown, and the Susquehanna River by canoe, walkers confront histories of injustice and reimagine community, citizenry, and belonging through economic justice, ecological repair, and spiritual courage.
Mt Holly invites us to Celebrate 250 Years at our Meetinghouse
Mount Holly Friends (Quakers)Celebrating 250 Years at our MeetinghouseRecognizing 250 years of History and Connection:The Quaker Experience Speakers, Luncheon and MusicEileen Flanagan, Quaker Author, Speaker and Activist Christie Duncan-Tessmer, Former General Secretary of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Saturday, November 15, 2025 10 am – 3:30 pm – Free Event – Registration Required for Lunch To register: […]
Answering a Call: Outreach Efforts of SJQ’s Crosswicks Friends
Crosswicks Friends Meeting lives its faith through active community outreach in South Jersey and beyond. We partner with local organizations like the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.), the Bordentown Area Motel Ministry, and area churches to provide food, supplies, and compassionate service to our neighbors in need. Explore our ongoing projects and learn how you can contribute.
Haddonfield Quarter’s October Meeting: Immigration Issues Today
A citizen’s review of current immigration laws and rights Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Medford Meeting Meeting for Worship – 10 AM Presentation at 10:045 AM Refreshments to follow A children’s program will be provided during worship. Chris Pensiero, Quarterly Clerk christopher.pensiero@gmail.com Kathy Widmayer Quarterly Coordinator kswidmayer@gmail.com
Expansion, Schism, Fractures, and Profit with our Ancestors
“As They Were Led” by Martha Claire Catlin Martha Claire Catlin’s “As They Were Led” is more than family history; it is a meticulously researched reemergence of the journey of several Quaker families—including Catlins, Mendenhalls, and Hollingsworths—from their English roots through pivotal roles in shaping colonial America. The book is an invaluable genealogical resource. Its […]
Demanding Freedoms
Demanding Freed: Article Review Title: (Implied) The Unyielding Demand: How Black Resistance Forced Quaker AbolitionAuthor: Jim FussellPublication: Friends Journal, August 2025 In a powerful and necessary corrective to the standard historical narrative, Jim Fussell’s recent article in Friends Journal challenges a notion that Quakers’ renunciation of slavery was a product of internal moral awakening alone. […]
Summer Dreams and Salty Air: A Jersey Shore Memoir
A Historical Fiction Journey into a Summertime family – These relations and experiences were made up for Fun The scent of salt, sunscreen, and funnel cake. The distant, rhythmic crash of waves on the sand. The joyous cacophony of children’s laughter and arcade bells. These are the indelible sensory markers of a Jersey Shore summer, […]
Golden Rules for a Broken World
Then sink into that which is pure.
Submit to the things which are sure
And all will be hushed and be clear.
Then that which is evil will melt
And that which is good be upraised;
And shaken you’ll stand so amazed.
Prayerful calls for witness for Justice
South Jersey Quakers are called to pray and witness for justice. This Thursday, FGC’s legal team defends birthright citizenship at the Supreme Court. Hold them in the Light as they stand for equality and constitutional compassion. #QuakersPrayingForBirthrightJustice
