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Quakers in Kenya: Exploring the Faith of East African Friends

There are more Quakers in the East African country than anywhere else in the world, and their numbers are growing.

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Quaker Pacifism: A Better Way to Engage in Conflict

Well-known Quaker pacifist George Lakey shares his lifetime of nonviolent activism.

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How to Build a Daily Quaker Practice

We’re exploring ways that spiritual discipline has helped Quakers connect with the Spirit today and throughout history.

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Quakers and Poetry: Two Friends Share Their Love of Verse

We know many people love poetry, but it can also feel opaque. So, we called up two Friends who have found a home both in Quakerism and in verse.

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Lost and Found: Finding God’s Voice in the Wilderness

A message of getting lost and being found by the still small voice of the divine.

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Bayard Rustin: The Unseen Architect of the Civil Rights Era

Lifelong Quaker Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an international peace activist.

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Quakers in the Civil Rights Movement: Stories of Peaceful Persistence

We share first-hand stories of Friends whose spiritual courage led them into the heart of the movement.

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Quaker Musician Carrie Newcomer Finds Songs Out of the Silence

Award-winning singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer has been called a “prairie mystic” for her meditative, poetic lyrics and folk-infused melodies.

What Do Quakers Wear?

Are Friends still called to wear bonnets and broad-brimmed hats?

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Finding a Spiritual Home: What Does Quakerism Look Like for the Next Generation?

What can Friends of different generations learn from each other?

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Black Quakers Build The Beloved Community on Their Own Terms

What can we learn from Black Friends?

Season 2 is almost here. Listen to a preview!

This year, we’re exploring the life and work of spiritually courageous Friends like Bayard Rustin. We’re delving into burning questions about Quakerism. We’re going inside Quaker meetings across the U.S. and the world.