"Hi Sherry - You may not remember our brief interaction here (looks like neither of us have been very active lately), but in coming back on the site today, I find myself delighted. See, I recently moved to Wilmington, to start grad school this fall.…"
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Mitsuoh commented on Kirby Snell's blog post 'First Meeting'"Hi Kirby, I also just wanted to express appreciation for your sharing!
Stephen"
Kirby Snell left a comment for Alison Irving"Hi Alison, I just happened to spot your exchange of comments with David re: being a Christian in a liberal meeting, and thought I'd offer my 2 cents. I'm a Christian, and have been attending a liberal meeting for about a month now. While…"
Sherry B. Chafin replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"Thanks for your quick reply Kirby. I'm so glad you had a positive experience. You've given me a little push in the right direction and as soon as I attend my first meeting, I will certainly let you know.... where has this…"
Kirby Snell commented on Iris Graville's blog post 'What Do We Worship?'"Even before coming to Quakerism, I've always thought of "worship" as any activity approached intentionally and prayerfully, with my heart open to communicating with or hearing from God through the action -- whether through singing,…"
Iris Graville commented on Kirby Snell's blog post 'First Meeting'"Kirby, I'm so happy to read your account of your first Quaker Meeting for Worship. I think your sharing would serve as a helpful introduction to other first time attenders. Am I'm glad your first visit was so positive. Over 30+ years…"
Kirby Snell replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"Hi Sherry, I'm glad you connected to my story! I understand what you shared as well--I also went through a brief agnostic period in my searching.
I attended my first Meeting for Worship yesterday, and it was a great experience. I…"
Kirby Snell posted a blog postFirst Meeting
Yesterday I attended my first Quaker meeting for worship. The experience was, in many ways, what I expected--and of course, also full of surprises and unexpected blessings.I ended up arriving a few minutes early (first-timer's nervousness!) while the adult religious education class was finishing up. I slipped into a seat near the door as they concluded their discussion. A couple people quietly greeted me after they broke up, and one gentleman gave me a brochure for new visitors explaining the…See More
Sherry B. Chafin replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"Kirby, you 'took the words right out of my mouth'! Tho' we differ vastly in age, you actually spoke for me. I actually looked at myself as agnostic and then atheist for a very short while because I was so conflicted. …"
"I don't know "everything about my wife," but I know my wife.
And so I know God. What is most essential to me, of course, is that God knows me... and is unlikely to drop me, forget where He put me, anything like that. Whether…"
Stuart Greene replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"
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Kirby Snell left a comment for Tyler Hampton"Hi Tyler, I thought I'd move this to here since it's a more 1-on-1 conversation. Thanks for the warm hospitality offer! I would definitely be interested in more info on the New City Friends' November retreat you mentioned, as well as…"
Steven Davison replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"Hi, Kirby
At least in theory (meaning we talk about it but it doesn’t always happen), Friends offer you some distinctive contributions to the Christian tradition. Foremost, perhaps, is the rich tradition and experience of answering…"
Tyler Hampton replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"Kirby,
I know we are a bit far away from Kzoo. But if you do ever want to visit we would love to have you and would be glad to provide you overnight hospitality. We're having a weekend retreat on Nov. 18-19 and would love to have new friends…"
Kirby Snell replied to Kirby Snell's discussion 'Question from a Christian investigating Quakerism' in the group Christianity"New City Friends is about 3 hours away from me - a bit too impractical, at least for regular attendance. But if Kalamazoo doesn't end up being a good fit, I'll definitely take the time to check it out.
Jeffrey, I hope New City…"
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First Meeting
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Yesterday I attended my first Quaker meeting for worship. The experience was, in many ways, what I expected--and of course, also full of surprises and unexpected blessings.
I ended up arriving a few minutes early (first-timer's nervousness!) while the adult religious education class was finishing up. I slipped into a seat near the door as they concluded their discussion. A couple people quietly greeted me after they broke up, and one gentleman gave me a brochure for new visitors…
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William F Rushby replied to Mary Linda's discussion 'Quaker books for the poorly educated?'"http://www.stepstolife.org/php/view_article.php?article_id=1777
I think this account is…"
William F Rushby replied to Mary Linda's discussion 'Quaker books for the poorly educated?'"I suggest ministers' journals as a possibility.
In particular, I like Samuel Levick, Richard…"
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Introduction to Joshua:The books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings are called “the Early…See More
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Howard Brod commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'Biblical Inerrancy Watch: the Evangelical Free Church of America'"Just a point of clarification in defense of liberal Quakers. I have traveled within those…"
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The upside-down kingdom of Jesus is hard for a lot of folks to accept, especially those of us who… See More
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