Clearness rapids

Roland Carn reflects, as a scientist, on his encounter with Quakerism

'I found myself on a journey, white-water kayaking through spiritual rapids in a Meeting for Clearness.' | Photo: Roger McBride / flickr CC.

I came to Yearly Meeting, earlier this year, with an empty mind. Nothing in the Events Listing or the Agenda grabbed me as especially interesting, or relevant to where I am or what I am doing. As the Yearly Meeting unfolded, in worship, in business, in interest groups, and personal encounters, each ministry spoke to my condition. I found myself on a journey, white-water kayaking through spiritual rapids in a Meeting for Clearness.

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