What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot it would seem when it comes to dissenting religious movements. Early Quakers called themselves ‘Friends of the Truth’ but their opponents…
It was a beautiful autumn day last year when I stood in the churchyard with other family members for a short service to bury my father’s ashes. He had given faithful service as…
At the time of the second Summer Gathering I was invited to cater for the Planning Committee so they could both stay and eat together throughout the event. I then went on to cater…
As a lesbian of the British Empire, Friends might be surprised to find that I have a surprising level of agreement with Frank McManus (18 April). It certainly surprised the…
What is happening in your life and the life of your community that shows witness to our testimonies? These words were written in the Tayside Quaker this spring. The Dundee…
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