Prophetic & Universal Witness – We are people of the Word. The Hebrew prophets were not popular; they said what was true when the king was invested in a lie. The prophet Jeremiah watched a fabric of his society rip apart because “they have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace” (Jeremiah 6:14). We are there.
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#FreedomWalk2026
#FreedomWalk2026 is a multi-week pilgrimage from historical sites of enslavement to sites of liberation, culminating on July 4th, 2026 (U.S. semiquincentennial). Walkers carry stories, names, and calls for reparative policy, land return, and truth-telling. The route includes partner stops with Burlington Meeting, Black churches, and land trusts.
Pacifism – Testimony Under Fire
Light in Darkness: A Testimony Under Fire From Westminster to Kyiv: State Secret Kidnapping’s Expanding Shadow If the raids at Westminster Meeting House were a “chill” on dissent, the events unfolding in the shadow of expanding global conflict are a deep freeze. As the fires of war leap from Ukraine to Kuwait, and from Sudan […]
Draft Minutes for Discernment against War
How is thee called to see in the every face – Divine in any Iranian child, every American soldier, an Israeli family? John Woolman says life is about turning “all the treasures we possess into the channel of universal love.” Where in thee heart doth thee feel resistance in a practice of universal love? How […]
Update on “PYM et al. vs. DHS” – Invitation to Info Session
Now, you are invited to an information session, over Zoom, on March 10 at 5:30 pm Eastern, on the current status of the lawsuit. Attorneys from Democracy Forward, who represent PYM and the other plaintiffs on our litigation, will provide an update and answer questions.Register for the Info Session
The Zoom link will be emailed to approved registrants on the morning of March 10.
You can stay informed about the case from this page on our website: https://www.pym.org/dhs-lawsuit/
Friends can use this link to register for the information session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/x8NY4jnbR1GjDMcPLRjA3Q#/registration
Clock Is Ticking: Preventing a New Nuclear Arms Race
A potential for a new arms race is not theoretical. History of nuclear proliferation demonstrates that when strategic constraints are lifted, competition escalates. Each country seeks to outmatch the other, stockpiling warheads, investing in advanced delivery systems, and expanding missile defenses. Such a cycle is costly, dangerous, and destabilizing. Without clear leadership and diplomatic engagement, we risk sliding into this perilous cycle.
Meeting for Worship with Attention to Music and Song
Please share the following exciting update and invitation from the South Jersey Quakers (SJQ) Project Team with your meeting community.
In their latest letter, “‘Living Song, Living Music, Living Faith’ — SJQ Next Steps & Spring 2026 Vision,” the team shares reflections on nurturing a living faith and announces concrete steps for growth, including formalizing as a non-profit.
Most joyfully, they cast a vision for a Spring 2026 Tri-Quarter gathering: a “Meeting for Worship for Music and Song.” This would be an expansive, intergenerational weekend of worship, fellowship, camping, shared meals, and creative joy, building on the beloved Fall Tri-Quarter spirit.
They need our help to make it real! They are seeking individuals and families willing to help host or participate, plus musicians, artists, food organizers, tech support, and energetic sponsors.
How to respond:
Individuals/Families: Reach out to SJQ directly if you feel called to participate.
Meetings: Please share this news during announcements and with your community as led.
Everyone: Consider if you have skills in outreach, planning, or creative arts to offer.
Let’s help them gather the critical mass of support needed to proceed. This is a wonderful opportunity to build vibrant, experimental community spaces across Burlington, Haddonfield, and Salem Quarters.
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.
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, […]
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
