We have a stark choice before us. Are we going to actively address the key issues that face us in the twenty-first century and bring our Quaker way to bear on them, corporately and individually? Or will we simply be taken over by them and let Quakerism become obsolete.

So begins Linda Murgatroyd’s prize-winning essay. Her work, which is attractively illustrated and professionally presented, would make a popular choice for the winter discussion groups but it is when we turn to the essays of Simon Best and Felicity Kaal that we get to grips with the question ‘What urgent action do we need to take?’ For action is surely needed. ‘We have become shallow, a flatland’ saying things like: ‘Anyone can become an elder’, or: ‘The distinction between members and attenders is elitist, let’s treat everyone the same’ (Felicity Kaal).

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• Posted by junecraddock@talk21.com on March 31, 2011

  Please could I have 10 copies of The Friends Quarterly containing the winning essays. I can find no way of buying them online and I can’seem to get to page 19. Please help. In friendship June Craddock Librarian wrexham meeting.