"Hi Jon,
I just spotted this post. I know from experience that this can be a time a great blessing that also demands much. I will be hold you and your family in the Light.
I hope you find Friends in your area.
Stephanie"
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Jon posted a blog postWith Dad in Michigan
I am in Michigan with my father, who is in Hospice and slowly dying. My family (mother, sisters, extended family) has come together to support him and someone has been with him 24/7 since he came to hospice last week.I find the experience an inspiration. My father, has been good natured and aware of what is happening to him. He is a devout Methodist, and is at peace with his approaching death. He speaks about his desire to cross over to be his family (his mother, father and brothers) in heaven.…See More
Jon replied to Chip Thomas's discussion 'Help test QuakerApp on Android phone'"I have used the larger version of the widget, which displayed the quote. I enjoyed reading the sayings each day. I then re-sized the widget to the smaller icon, which you have to open to read. I actually like it better because you get the saying…"
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Discussions on the Quaker understanding of Christianity and our relations with the Christian world. Tag: christianity
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Carnival: First Stories aka How'd You Come to Friends?
QuakerQuaker Carnival, 6/1: This month let's share our coming-to-Friends stories.Tag in Delicious as "quaker.firststories" or post to comments below See More
Jon posted a blog posttoday
Well, I continue to grew in understanding of Quakerism. I continue to like what I read & experience. I continue to attend Meetings for Worship and enjoy each moment I am there and wishing I could attend more of them.A couple of weeks ago, I was oncall for work. So I sat in the lobby with the greeter, just in case the cell phone went off. My girlfriend has come with me too and she is enjoying the Meetings and is looking over some of the pamphlets I have. As I read & explore, I find…See More
Pat Pope commented on Jon's blog post 'as the path goes on'"What I liked is the mix of Quaker values/practices such as simplicity with evangelicalism which seemed to be a perfect mix to me, particularly since I was raised in an evangelical environment.
When I say "beyond the walls"…"
Jon replied to Rosemary Gould's discussion 'Quakers and Buddhism' in the group Outreach and Media"Great discussion.
It seems, based on what little I've read about Quakersim, that at an earlier time, Quakerism was much more popular then today. I don't think that we, as humans, have really changed that much. I think that what…"
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Outreach and Media
How are Friends sharing and broadcasting the Good News we've been given? Tag: outreach"Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house." Matthew 5:15See More
Jon left a comment for Stephanie Stuckwisch"Hi Stephanie
Thanks for being open to answer some questions.
What do you mean by "Christocentric"? I could guess, but seeing I am learning, may as well ask. :)
Could someone be "Christocentric" and not read the Bible? Call…"
Jon commented on Jon's blog post 'as the path goes on'"Hi Pat, Thanks for your comments.
If you don't mind me asking, what about an evangelical Quaker Meeting do you like? I'll have to see if there is one nearby. The Meeting I do attend, is within walking distance, which is nice.
I am…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch left a comment for Jon"Hi Jon,
I am happy to share my views on Quakerism with you, but I do need to clarify one thing. I have always worshiped among liberal Friends. My tendencies are towards the Conservative branch, but I have never lived near one of their meetings.
I am…"
Pat Pope commented on Jon's blog post 'as the path goes on'"I attended an evangelical Quaker meeting for 12 years and they did quite a bit of outreach, mainly that which required people to come to the church and then in the last 3 years or so, they've done more beyond the walls. They actually had…"
Jon posted a blog postas the path goes on
Well, I finished much of "Friends for 300 years". I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it. I am now starting to read the Pacific Yearly Meeting's Faith and Practice. I also have a copy of Encounter with silence by John Punshon. So far I am enjoying the Faith and Practice so far. I am now interested in what the different traditions of Quakers are. I would be interested in going to a conservative Quaker meeting... just to see how it differs from the ones I have attended... which have been…See More
Jon posted a blog postfor me, podcasts are a wonderful way to learn about....
I find podcasts a wonderful way to learn about something... in this Quakers and Quakerism. I hope those inclined will continue to produce more podcasts as the ones I have listened to are great & I really get a sense of Quakerism through them. I listen to podcasts regularly, while I am commuting. I was listening to podcasts by the Unity folks (via Unity.fm from iTunes). While I choose not to follow in their tradition, I did learned a lot and their thoughts & ideas have shaped some of…See More
Jon commented on Angela Kurkiewicz's blog post 'Notes On My Emerging Faith - Part One'"I have had similar feelings in the past. My first exposures to Quakers was an attempt to reconcile my experience with church as a kid, the fundamentalist christians who insisted my version of christianity was wrong and my longing for path of action…"
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- July 25, 11: After several years of looking for a spiritual home, I have decided to explore the Quaker community. I grew up a Methodist, converted to Buddhism in my early 20s. I have been "wanting" a connection/experience with the Divine, thus the wandering. At this time, I do not see the need to "not be a Buddhist" to be a Quaker. To me, they see them as compatible. What draws me to Quakerism are the Meetings & the spiritual energy I experience in them.
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With Dad in Michigan
I am in Michigan with my father, who is in Hospice and slowly dying. My family (mother, sisters, extended family) has come together to support him and someone has been with him 24/7 since he came to hospice last week.
I find the experience an inspiration. My father, has been good natured and aware of what is happening to him. He is a devout Methodist, and is at peace with his approaching death. He speaks about his desire to cross over to be his family (his mother, father and brothers)…
ContinuePosted on 5th mo. 5, 2012 at 7:55pm — 1 Comment
today
Well, I continue to grew in understanding of Quakerism. I continue to like what I read & experience. I continue to attend Meetings for Worship and enjoy each moment I am there and wishing I could attend more of them.
A couple of weeks ago, I was oncall for work. So I sat in the lobby with the greeter, just in case the cell phone went off.
My girlfriend has come with me too and she is enjoying the Meetings and is looking over some of the pamphlets I…
ContinuePosted on 10th mo. 19, 2011 at 12:32am
as the path goes on
Well, I finished much of "Friends for 300 years". I really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it. I am now starting to read the Pacific Yearly Meeting's Faith and Practice. I also have a copy of Encounter with silence by John Punshon. So far I am enjoying the Faith and Practice so far.
I am now interested in what the different traditions of Quakers are.
I would be interested in going to a conservative Quaker meeting... just to see how it differs from the ones I…
ContinuePosted on 9th mo. 10, 2011 at 12:43am — 3 Comments
for me, podcasts are a wonderful way to learn about....
I find podcasts a wonderful way to learn about something... in this Quakers and Quakerism. I hope those inclined will continue to produce more podcasts as the ones I have listened to are great & I really get a sense of Quakerism through them.
I listen to podcasts regularly, while I am commuting. I was listening to podcasts by the Unity folks (via Unity.fm from iTunes). While I choose not to follow in their tradition, I did learned a lot and their thoughts & ideas have…
ContinuePosted on 9th mo. 1, 2011 at 11:50pm
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:55am on 9th mo. 10, 2011, Stephanie Stuckwisch said…
Hi Jon,
I am happy to share my views on Quakerism with you, but I do need to clarify one thing. I have always worshiped among liberal Friends. My tendencies are towards the Conservative branch, but I have never lived near one of their meetings.
I am unapologetically Christocentric. The new Convergent Friends movement is also a big influence.I study early Friends writings and would like to see the liberal branch get back in touch with it's roots.
If you would like to contact a Conservative Friend, might I suggest Isabel Penraeth. I have found her entries to be clear and thoughtful.
As I said early, please feel free to ask me anything.
Stephanie
- At 9:02am on 7th mo. 26, 2011,
Paula Deming said… - Welcome, Jon. May you find Love among the Friends. Yours in the Light, Paula
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