Christopher Holdsworth's 1985 Swarthmore lecture draws on his own experience to present aspects of the monastic tradition which mjay be useful for Quakers.
Swarthmore Lecture 2015. To say 'yes' to peace we must say a final 'no' to war and join together, heart and soul, in the task of creating peace by peaceful means, speaking with one authentic and passionate voice.
Tim Newell's 2000 Swarthmore lecture, revised for this 2007 edition, looks at possible Quaker approaches to criminal justice. The book includes insights from Circles of Support and Accountability as well as ideas for study and action.
Kinder ground: Creating space for truth
It’s important to create space to listen and understand – a cool sanctuary away from the easy answers of propaganda and the heat and hostility of so much political discussion.