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Whiling the hours away in Jane Austen's country — So the plan was that I would meet Norma at the Krishnamurti Centre. She would be at the Friends weekend and I would be a day visitor. I would return the book she lent me. But when I phoned to book I was told the centre was closed due to…

My job is to receive, discern and be faithful to the Holy Spirit of Christ 24/7.

I was just sitting when I was reminded there were some books in a cupboard by the Quaker Thomas Kelly. I pulled them both out and started reading ‘Reality of the Spiritual world’ After a few pages of musing on how to decide whether God exists he writes, “But there…

David Lester with Marcus Rediker and Paul Buhle, Prophet against Slavery: Benjamin Lay, a Graphic Novel (Boston: Beacon Press, 2021), ISBN 9780807081792, paperback, US$15.00. Every fourth grade public school student in Pennsylvania learns about Benjamin Lay, the Quaker abolitionist who convinced Benjamin Franklin to free his slaves. He is forgotten…

Britain Yearly Meeting met from Friday 27th to Mon 30th May 2022 — The video below will give a summary. The articles below it will give you my take on a specific session. What happens when the light shines on Quaker darkness? White British Quakers considering their part in racismgordiejackson.medium.com Continuing the conversation about how British Quakers can become anti-racist The Swarthmore lecture — Perceiving the temperature of the water by Helen Minnisgordiejackson.medium.com

White British Quakers considering their part in racism — It started at 8 30 am with Meeting for Worship led by a Polish Friend. I found myself amazed how this Quaker way has found its way into so many countries. …

The Swarthmore lecture — Perceiving the temperature of the water by Helen Minnis — Today's last session was the Swarthmore Lecture given by Helen Minnis. This one is going to be short as I need to sleep. The good thing is you can listen to Helen’s lecture once it becomes available on Monday. Swarthmore Lecture | Woodbrooke Watch the 2022 Swarthmore Lecture The Swarthmore Lecture has two key purposes: to interpret to Quakers their message…www.woodbrooke.org.uk