Quakerism Sessions 2023
Shared perspectives on our faith journey, based on “9 Core Quaker Beliefs,” as put forward by Friend Arthur Larrabee.
Recommended General Quakerism Resources
Books:
An Introduction to Quakerism by Pink Dandelion; Cambridge, 2007: The best contemporary account of both the history of Quakerism and the evolution of its faith practice.
The Quaker Reader, selected and introduced by Jessamyn West; Pendle Hill, 1992: Excerpts from the writings of Friends from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
The Journal of George Fox, various editions available.
The Journal and Major Essays of John Woolman, edited by Phillips P. Moulton; Friends United Press, 1971: The extraordinary spiritual account of a leading 18th century Quaker and abolitionist.
Rufus Jones: Essential Writings, selected with an introduction by Kerry Walters; Orbis Books, 2001: Writings from the Friend most credited with reinterpreting modern, liberal Quakerism.
A Testament of Devotion, by Thomas R. Kelley, Harper & Brothers, 1969: A spiritual classic.
Online Resources:
What Quakers Believe, a talk produced by Woodbrooke Quaker study center in the UK, 2007.
Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped me Believe, QuakerSpeak video, 2018
Quaker Faith in Song, QuakerSpeak video, 2014
General Websites
Quaker.org: Information on Quakerism for the seeker
Friends Journal: Leading North American Friends publication
QuakerSpeak: Short video conversations reflecting the diversity of modern Friends practice & belief.
Woodbrooke Quaker Center in the UK has a rich archive of resources.
Scriptures
Ephesians 4:1-6: I urge you to live worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit — just as you were called to one hope when you were called — one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Link to all Zoom sessions:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83557472784?pwd=V0VPeDRSaWJ6dlpOTVh6a1FBR1Q1QT09
Meeting ID: 835 5747 2784
Passcode: 463253
Wednesday, February 22, 2023:
Session One: There is a living, dynamic, spiritual presence at work in the world that is both within us and outside of us.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023:
Session Two: There is that of God in Everyone
Wednesday, April 26,2023:
Session Three: Each person is capable of the direct and unmediated experience of God.
