Category Archives: ministry

Compassion for Enemies

The acronym SPICE was brought up in today’s Meeting for Worship, with each letter explained: S for Simplicity, P for Peace, I for Integrity, C for Community, and E for Equality. I wondered, why couldn’t the C stand for Compassion … Continue reading

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The Message Within the Message

Last Sunday’s Meeting for Worship was very powerful for me. I went into the Meeting hoping to hold the Meeting in the Light, for there is healing that needs to be done within our Meeting. There are people who have … Continue reading

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Christmas Cards

I’m sending two unusual Christmas cards this year. The first idea came to me when I was signing a letter to George W. written for me by Amnesty International. I scrawled on the top: “Merry Christmas! May the Christian values … Continue reading

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Ministry

Wow, I feel the Spirit has really been moving along the Quaker blogmass this week. My Meeting’s Worship & Ministry committee, of which I’m a member, is meeting this Saturday and is considering the topic of eldering and inappropriate ministry. … Continue reading

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