How we can change society by Esther Loukin The 2023 Swarthmore Lecture was given by Esther Loukin, co-founder of the disabled-led organization Reasonable Access. Esther looked at how we can bring about change in broader society, including reflections on what established systems could achieve and what they cannot. She explored where the Spirit is in … Read more
December 2023 – Living a Full Life Perhaps the most neglected of all the advices is that we should live adventurously. If there is one wish I would pray the Spirit to put into our Christmas stockings, it is warmth, openness, passion, a bit of emotion that doesn’t mind making a fool of itself occasionally. … Read more
Kate McNally is gathering information on how Quaker meetings in Britain are working on racial justice and Meredith Freeman explores her personal journey to anti-racism.
Recording of the Blacklash Blues by The Sirens. Originally performed by Nina Simone. The Sirens includes Helen Minnis who performed the song during her 2022 Swarthmore Lecture, you can find out more about this here.
Perceiving the temperature of the water by Helen Minnis The 2022 Swarthmore Lecture was given by Helen Minnis of Glasgow Meeting. Helen will spoke from her experience as a scientist and a Quaker, addressing issues of white privilege within the Quaker movement and scientific community. Woodbrooke and Helen see the lecture as part of the … Read more
May 2019 – Room for All – Gardening This issue looks at how gardens and gardening can be a way of creating hope by reaching out to the wider community around us and by offering spiritual growth and healing.
March 2019 – Room for All – Mental Wellbeing This edition of Journeys in the Spirit continues the theme of ‘Room for All’ and focusses on children’s mental well-being.
January 2019 – Room for All – Hospitality and Welcome This edition is part of the series “Room for All” and this issue is looking at hospitality and welcome. Advices and Queries 26 Do you recognise the needs and gifts of each member of your family and household, not forgetting your own? Try to make … Read more
The Swarthmore Lecture 2017: Faith in politics? A testimony to equality was given by Catherine West at 7:30 pm on Monday 31st July 2017 as part of Yearly Meeting Gathering at Warwick University.
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