Tears, love and laughter

Bill Shaw and Sylvia Sanderson write about ‘travelling in the ministry’

by Bill Shaw and Sylvia Sanderson 1st December 2017

Between 1652 and 1654 the ‘Valiant Sixty’ travelled in the ministry to spread the Quaker vision in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Today, ‘travelling in the ministry’ is underused as a way to reach out to people and support isolated Friends and small Meetings. Our experience whilst working at Swarthmoor Hall (2003-2011) and travelling to various Meetings was that most Friends in the UK were glad to welcome visitors and hear new ministry.