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Quakers have always identified themselves as being a prophetic community, asserting that their faith is ‘not a notion, but a way’. Typically, Friends see action as being the primary response to their deepest spiritual experiences. In this blog … Read more
The phrase ‘let your life speak’ is a common one among Quakers, but where does it come from and what does it really mean? It is little known that the original form of words used by George Fox … Read more
‘Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls’ Matthew 11:29 When we take time to stop and look around at the … Read more
In February 2018, Woodbrooke ran a six week long online course on ‘A Quaker Response to Animal Suffering.’ Its aim was to engage Friends with an important issue that is all too often ignored, trivialised or met with … Read more
Can God be found in the movies? Is it possible to discern the work of the Spirit within such a consumerist and populist art form? Does a theological response to film even have relevance in this secular world … Read more
Friends have a continuing commitment to corporate decision-making and arguably this is most evident in the way they conduct their meetings for business. Indeed, William Taber describes the Quaker business meeting as ‘that place through which we learn … Read more
In this post, Ann Conway-Jones explores the significance of the temple in Hebrew and Christian scripture. Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. Moses was not able to … Read more
Emilia Fogelklou (1878-1972) was a Swedish mystic, theologian, psychologist of religion, educator, writer, peace worker and Quaker. She was the inspiration for a 6-week online retreat, offered by Woodbrooke in February of 2018. In this post, the retreat leader, Julia … Read more
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In November, four Woodbrooke tutors travelled to Kenya to support Friends in their explorations of Quaker roles, processes and leadership. Whilst Britain Yearly Meeting is already actively working in the country on peacebuilding projects involving local partners, I … Read more