#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.
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What is this Present Concern Before Us? #SantuaryEverywhere means Love of Neighbor
How does #SantuaryEverywhere mean to seek in our Full Lives and to give us New Words to Love of Neighbor? Is this a Present Concern Before Us? Friends, we are again called into vigilance. Recent actions by federal authorities to establish a large-scale immigration detention facility in Roxbury Township—opposed by state and local leaders—signal not […]
On Secular Consensus: Searching out a Balm of Spiritual Unity
Are we reaching consensus, or are we seeking the Will of God? 🕯️
In her pamphlet Spiritual Responsibility in the Meeting for Business, Patricia Loring reminds us that Quaker business isn’t about “winning” an argument or even just finding a middle ground. It’s about a collective “giving over” to the Spirit.
When we rush for efficiency, we risk losing the very Light we claim to follow.
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 […]
Wondering about Easter Plans? Crosswicks invites you to Easter Brunch
Friends,
Despite the recent dramatic weather, the light of fellowship shines brightly at Crosswicks Meeting. We are pleased to share an update on their recent activities:
Quakerism 101 Launched: A successful first session led by George Schaefer drew Friends from across the region to explore the roots of Quakerism. The next session is March 15th. Grateful thanks to the Fellowship Committee for their hospitality.
This Sunday, March 2nd: Join Crosswicks for Meeting for Worship at 10:00 AM (Zoom link available on the SJQ site). Following worship, the First Day School students will present their annual project benefiting HomeFront and Operation Smile.
Save the Date: Crosswicks warmly invites you to their Annual Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 29th at 9:00 AM.
Read the full story of community and connection on the SJQ website [Link to SJQ Article].
In the Light,
The SJQ Communications Team
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.
KWANZAA COMES TO BURLINGTON MEETING
“‘ALL are RADICALLY BEING WELCOMED.’ We are THRILLED to share this fabulous feature on Burlington Meetinghouse’s revival as a community pillar! READ about our journey and join us for the spectacular Willingboro Kwanzaa Fest 2025 – filling all FOUR floors with joy! 🔗 [Link to Article] #ReadShareCome #BurlingtonQuakers #KwanzaaCelebration”
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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: […]
