An exploration of eldership and what it means for Quakers. The second half of this book is a practical course guide on the themes of 'Living eldership' for those interested in deepening the spiritaul life of their meeting.
In the second decade of the twenty-first century, Quakers are increasingly divided over matters of theology, religious belonging, and the status of Friends' Christian past.
"Many of us have experienced Quaker meeting for worship on a hill, in a hotel lobby, under the stars; it is often on these occasions, with others, that the silence can surprise, and the Spirit can burn even more brightly.TT
The long-held priorities of Quakerism--simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality--are so universally attractive and so urgently needed in today's world,it begs the question, Is there a little bit of Quaker in all of us?
This memoir tells the story of a man's life, particularly his spiritual journey as a minister in the Religious Society of Friends. Lloyd Lee Wilson began keeping a journal when he was eight years old, and he has kept journaling his entire life.