Worship, Translation and Tolerance

I’m going to talk briefly, first, about my concept of worship, second, the process of  translating or refining the words I use and third, about tolerating differing uses of these words and the beliefs they reflect. First off, a definition from Webster, Worship: 1. to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power; … Read more

on worship

the word ‘worship’ by itself is simply a standard quaker word for that period of time on sunday mornings & committee meetings in which we settle down in our heads & hearts & bodies, getting quiet, maybe opening our selves to revelations from inside & outside of us.  but like all common quaker terms, ‘worship’ & all … Read more

racism in Light – finding new ways to talk about the dark & the light among Friends

Angloamerican christians developed a colorized vocabulary to talk about race & secure their own privilege. While eurocentric empires demonized, terrorized, enslaved & stole from Indigenous peoples around the world, White supremacy was celebrated with white Jesuses made in the image of Light. White Quakers – 99% of all quakers at the time – participated in this racialized … Read more

THURSDAYS 30 minutes of quiet practice / meditation / mindfulness / emptiness in the manner of nontheist Friends

You’re invited to join us THURSDAYS for 30 minutes of quiet practice / meditation / mindfulness / emptiness in the manner of nontheist Friends. • thursdays • 1000 pacific / 1100 mountain / 1200 central / 1300 eastern / 1800 gmtJoin us on Zoom by clicking here. … & if you can/want to hang around, … Read more

Someone’s Rainbow — A Nontheist Friend’s Offering at Spring Sessions

New York Yearly Meeting now openly recognizes the diversity of its members’ practices, its theological diversity, its languages, and nontheism. On April 4, 2025 at Spring Sessions, there was an offering from a nontheist. I am that nontheist and these are my words: A nontheist friend’s offering at Spring Sessions My seven-year-old granddaughter asked me … Read more

Nontheist Center at the 2025 FGC Online Gathering

While preparation for Nontheist Center activities at the online Gathering was a bit challenging, as were some technical glitches during the week, overall it was fairly successful. We ranged from 5 – 17 participants in each of the afternoon sessions, and the content was well received, at least from the responses we were given.

Statement in Defense of Constitutional Integrity and Human Rights

We, the undersigned members of the Nontheist Friends (Quaker) Contemplative Sharing Group, stand united in our commitment to the principles of equality, integrity, and the worth of every person. Guided by these fundamental values which stand in accord with the United States Constitution, we strongly oppose the unconstitutional actions taken by President Donald J. Trump … Read more

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