A British Friend who moved to South Africa and married there describes her spiritual journey to live according to Christ’s teachings and oppose racism and apartheid.
Peacemaking: Public & Private
British Friend speaking at a university in Canada in 1978, about working for peace and justice in the world at large and in our own lives, families, and so on.
Workplace as Spiritual Classroom
Lessons learned in the workplace.
Friends Initiatives for Peace in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Observations on how African Friends and Friends from outside Africa have worked together to bring peace to the Great Lakes Region.
God’s Earth, Our Choices
A panel presentation by four Friends on ‘The Light Of God’s Creation,” at the 1994 FWCC Triennial held at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico.
To Do Nothing
In “To Do Nothing,” Tina Coffin reflects on moments when she ignored spiritual promptings to act compassionately, only to realize later that inaction itself can be a form of harm. The essay emphasizes listening to the Spirit’s nudges and courageously responding, even when social discomfort or self-doubt makes action difficult.
Quakers Working Together for Peace and Reconciliation in the Africa Great Lakes Region
Writings by three Quaker women on peace & reconciliation efforts in Burundi & Rwanda following the 1990s genocides.
Through My Enemy’s Eyes
Reprinted from Yes! Magazine, Winter 2001-02; a man serving 60-90 years for murder describes his process of healing and religious conversion and trying to stay spiritually centered in prison.
Border Crossings/Cruzando Fronteras
The author suggests aspects of Quakerism he feels are relevant to Hispanics living in the U.S.
Let Us Then Try What Love Can Do…at the UN?
Description of the work of QUNO, mostly from a New York office perspective.