One of the early Quaker testimonies was the refusal to use titles (Mr, Mrs, Lord, etc), addressing others only by their Christian and family names. That was a challenge to … Beginnings and endings – by David Hitchin
At the February meeting for worship for church affairs (to give ‘business meeting’ its full title) the subject of Quaker jargon was aired. In case helpful, particularly to those newer … Quaker jargon – by Chris Lawson
I found two interesting items in ‘The Friend’, 06.04.2018. Quaker Life advertised for an ‘Engaging Young Adult Quakers Project Officer’. The advert says: ‘Young adults have been less visible in … Quakers and diversity by Nancy Wall
The Quaker way of doing business is often cited as one of the important techniques that Quakers can offer the world. By this we do not, of course, mean something … Doing business the Quaker way – by Bob Harwood
Since the Lewes local meeting website launched in October of 2016, regular updates have been made to the information we share with the public on-line. Have you had a look … Reflections on the website – by Liz Brooks
Ella and I attended Junior Yearly Meeting as the representatives of East Sussex at the end of July this year. Ella was also a Base Group Facilitator and part of … Report for Junior Yearly Meeting 2017
Me and Louis attended Senior Conference where we explored the theme of diversity within Quakerism. We heard from speakers Tony Clapp, Sam Walton and a representative from Quaker World Relations … Report from Senior Conference 2017
We do not own the world, and its riches are not ours to dispose of at will. Show a loving consideration for all creatures, and seek to maintain the beauty and … Living sustainably – by Louisa Wright
I have been asked to write a few thoughts about laying down the role of Clerk, and on the balance between inner spirituality and the outer life inherent in that … The inner and the out life – by Bronwyn Harwood
In 1651 George Fox told the Church Commissioners that he “…lived in the virtue of that life and power that took away the occasion of all wars….” (Quaker Faith and … Child soldiers in the UK: a Quaker concern – by Christine Habgood-Coote
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