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A mover and a Quaker (not Shaker)
Yesterday I had the honor and gift of accompanying in prayer a group of faithful individuals, being sentenced by the state for their faithful actions. You may read more about the details here. One particular moment stayed with me after … Continue reading
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Not Bowling Alone.
In 2000 Robert Putnam wrote an important book – Bowling Alone. Putnam talks about social capital, asserts some theories about how we connect in communities, and what drives us as humans. If you are someone who thinks a lot about … Continue reading
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Ministry report 2022
I have written a report of ministry . I guess this is more than a year – and what is time during a pandemic? I have a few new wordly changes on the horizon, and I am grateful for the … Continue reading
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Serotinous Cones and the Flame.
Yesterday in some devotional reading time, I learned about Serotinous Cones. Jack pine has developed what is called a serotinous cone. Serotinous cones are covered with a resin that must be melled for the cone to open and release seeds. When a fire moves … Continue reading
It’s time to flip our meetinghouses. Again.
I am by trade a teacher – former in employment – always on my heart. There was a movement a number of years ago – I must admit I’m not sure where it stands now, to create “flipped classrooms” The … Continue reading
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Disruptive innovation – part of the Quaker tradition in these times?
“Dost thou call this place a church? or dost thou call this mixed multitude a church?” But instead of answering him, the priest asked what a church was? to which George replied, “The church is the pillar and ground of truth, made … Continue reading
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When wings are meant for swimming….
This weekend I had the gift of attending “They Gathered Around” – a retreat and explorations of those called to the work of pastoral ministry in our Meetings and wider Quaker communities. In part of this time together, we were … Continue reading
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The state of our society – 1921 New England Yearly Meeting Newport, RI
At one time (and still, among Ohio Conservative Friends) New England Yearly Meeting answered the queries in our book of discipline directly, in order to demonstrate our current condition. I find these reports fascinating, and of great encouragement to me … Continue reading
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Acadia Friends Meeting
This weekend I had the blessing of visiting with Acadia Friends. I arrived Friday evening for a weekend of workshops and conversations (and potlucks!) regarding digital presence and outreach. I left them well equipped with information and next steps, and … Continue reading
if you have only one prayer… an Uxbridge Thanksgving
“Sympathized deeply and livingly with the seed in the Monthly Meeting at Uxbridge. Found great relief in watering the thirsty.” – Job Scott, Quaker Minister, November 1790. He had just turned 40, and had two years of life left. This … Continue reading
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