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Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Pope 4th month 30, 2011.
Quakers and Leadership
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr. Bruce R. Arnold 4th month 15.
The ministry of secret, silent radiation
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lola Georg 11th month 5, 2010.
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"Relevance (I can see I wasn't very explicit in my last comment):
A diffusion of authority into a group is one ideal of organization. Which prevents one person's idiosyncrasies from dominating a project.
But when you take the vision of…"
"A former Pendle Hill teacher pointed out to me that Pendle Hill is not under the care of any Quaker Meeting. There's a daily meeting for worship, but none of the Quaker organizational structure.
She felt this was a defect. I saw it as the only…"
kevin roberts replied to Lola Georg's discussion 'Quakers and Leadership'"leadership in some interpretations of quakerism is somewhat anarchistic, because the idea is that we are all to be followers, rather than leaders. having said that, there is obviously a necessity for trailblazers, because without someone to take an…"
Cotswold Quaker replied to Lola Georg's discussion 'Quakers and Leadership'"Martin, you said,
"From where I sit there's all of these fascinating next-generation, D.I.Y. projects happening that very much embody a more relational approach"
I began a thread on leadership some time back in november 2010,…"
Richard B. Miller commented on Lola Georg's blog post 'What about us 2nd/3rds? Us forty or fifty somethings?'"In my experience if you show a willingness to get involved your meeting will put you to work. And in the process of doing so will discover your gifts. "
Paula Deming commented on Lola Georg's blog post 'What about us 2nd/3rds? Us forty or fifty somethings?'"Dear Lola,
I came to Friends in my early 30s. There was no "YAF" community. I didn't feel a lack. Friends Meeting can enrich you regardless of the makeup of the community.
I'm not sure what you are asking about your role in…"
Lola Georg posted a blog postWhat about us 2nd/3rds? Us forty or fifty somethings?
Is there a place for us in the religious society of friends for late converts? Those who are too old for young adult friends but too young for aging concerns? Those of us 45 to 60 . . . do we also have something to contribute to the spiritual health of our community? Albiet, late commers, nay late bloomers, that we are? What is our role in our society?See More
Lola Georg left a comment for Noah Baker Merrill"Thank you so very much for sharing and bringing your inspiring message.
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Lola Georg left a comment for Noah Baker Merrill"Dear Noah - I very much enjoyed your talk last night at Pendle Hill, and I do think that Quakers are at the very edge of faith in this moment."
Lola Georg commented on QuakerQuaker's group 'Carnival: First Stories aka How'd You Come to Friends?'"My first meeting was in February 2002, and I had a vision, which was very unusual for me. I left the meeting a bit dumb-founded, but feeling a sense of peace. I also found the Kingdom of Heaven is within, where that still, small voice is waiting to…"
David Carl left a comment for Lola Georg"Hi Lola, I thought you're name was familiar but couldn't place you. I appear here using my middle name, but I was at the Gathering extended worship with you last week."
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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
Pat Pope replied to Lola Georg's discussion 'Quakers and Family'"Sounds like that person is in an unhappy relationship. For some people, the best thing that happens is that they end up with a larger or better or happier family."
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What about us 2nd/3rds? Us forty or fifty somethings?
Is there a place for us in the religious society of friends for late converts? Those who are too old for young adult friends but too young for aging concerns? Those of us 45 to 60 . . . do we also have something to contribute to the spiritual health of our community? Albiet, late commers, nay late bloomers, that we are? What is our role in our society?
Posted on 7th mo. 26, 2011 at 12:02am — 2 Comments
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- At 6:02pm on 7th mo. 13, 2011, David Carl said…
- Hi Lola, I thought you're name was familiar but couldn't place you. I appear here using my middle name, but I was at the Gathering extended worship with you last week.
- At 9:56pm on 9th mo. 30, 2010,
Susanna Davison said… - Thank thee kindly, Friend!
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