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When has the Light come to you through the presence, wisdom or generosity of others?

Chapter 12 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When has the Light come to you through the presence, wisdom or generosity of others?"  We received 15 responses.  The 12 stories and 3 images illustrate how the Light is revealed in community.  In our life together, we serve, find healing and receive new insights.Minding the Light is a bimonthly publication of West…See More
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What experience of the Light do you trasure?

Chapter 11 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "What experience of the Light do you treasure?”  We received nine responses – eight stories and a drawing.  The stories tell of a broad range of experiences that felt particularly meaningful or significant to the authors and continue to inspire and comfort them We invite you to read these stories for yourself and…See More
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When has the Light been hidden?

Greetings, Friends!Chapter 10 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When has the Light been hidden?”Responses to this query touched on many stages of waiting. . . waiting in hope and waiting in fear; waiting for Light in the darkness and waiting for answers; hope fulfilled after long waiting; unfulfilled hopes after long waiting; waiting for new beginnings after…See More
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In following the Light, when have you been led to do something that was scary to think about?

Chapter 9 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "In following the Light, when have you been led to do something that was scary to think about?” We received 11 responses to the query – a painting, two poems, and eight stories.  This query evoked deep and touching stories about many kinds of fear:  fear of questioning deeply instilled beliefs; fear of death; fear of…See More
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What's something you have created in response to the Light within?

Chapter 8 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and also attached in a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "What’s something you have created in response to the Light within?” For this chapter, we received 10 responses – some stories, some images, and one cartoon strip!   The main image on our website for this chapter is of a beautiful stained glass piece created by a woman in our meeting. Minding the Light is a bimonthly…See More
8th month 16, 2012
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When has following the Light led you to a change of heart, despite initial resistance?

Greetings, Friends!Chapter 7 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and also attached in a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When has following the Light led you to a change of heart, despite initial resistance?"    We received 10 responses to the query.   Minding the Light is a bimonthly publication of West Hills Friends, a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon.  Using the guidelines of "worship sharing," we invite…See More
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What experience comes to mind when you hear the phrase "sacred space?"

Greetings, Friends!Chapter 6 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and also attached in a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "What experience comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘sacred space’?"    This query arose in the context of discussions about remodeling our meetinghouse to better reflect our values as a community.  As part of this process, we chose the theme “Sacred Space” for our annual retreat and invited a…See More
4th month 28, 2012
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When has God made you laugh?

Greetings, Friends!   Chapter 5 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and also attached as a PDF file below. For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When has God made you laugh?"  We received 8 personal stories, an original painting from Melanie Weidner (on loan), a photo essay and several original still photos. Minding the Light is a bimonthly publication of West Hills Friends, a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon.  Using the guidelines of…See More
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When have you encountered God's Presence through a stranger?

Greetings, Friends! Chapter 4 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and in PDF format. For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When have you encountered God’s Presence through a stranger?"  We received seventeen personal stories, a photo essay, and three original still photos.  Many of the strangers who appear in these stories are poor. Some are children. Some are ordinary people who act in unexpected ways, while others are conceivably…See More
12th month 6, 2011
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How have you experienced God's Presence in nature?

Greetings, Friends! Chapter 3 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online. For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "How have you experienced God's presence in nature?" We received sixteen personal stories and some gorgeous original photographs.Minding the Light is published bimonthly by West Hills Friends, a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon. Using the guidelines of "worship sharing," we invite members and attenders to reflect on a specific…See More
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"No, I don't.  But if someone in our Meeting is willing to set up a site, we may have one in the near future.  Thanks for your interest.   Tina"
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Sally Gillette commented on Sally Gillette's blog post 'When has your longing for God's Presence been unfulfilled?'
"Hi Sarah!  Thank you so much for your feedback and encouragement about Minding the Light and West Hills Friends.  You're in my heart and prayers as you travel this weekend.  Blessings!  Sally"
8th month 18, 2011
Sally Gillette left a comment for Tina Coffin
"Greetings, Tina! Do you have a website for Carillon?  I'd love to take a look.  Thanks, Sally"
8th month 18, 2011
Sally Gillette commented on Sally Gillette's blog post 'When has your longing for God's Presence been unfulfilled?'
"Greetings, Bill Samuel, and thank you for your encouraging feedback on Minding the Light.  When did you visit West Hills Friends? Sally"
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I've been a member of West Hills Friends in Portland, Oregon for over 20 years. I write, paint, and periodically engage the Powers in pursuit of justice.
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When has the Light come to you through the presence, wisdom or generosity of others?

Posted on 4th mo. 23, 2013 at 8:59pm 0 Comments

Chapter 12 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When has the Light come to you through the presence, wisdom or generosity of others?"  We received 15 responses.  The 12 stories and 3 images illustrate how the Light is revealed in community.  In our life together, we serve, find healing and receive new insights.

Minding the Light is a…

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What experience of the Light do you trasure?

Posted on 2nd mo. 26, 2013 at 11:32pm 0 Comments

Chapter 11 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "What experience of the Light do you treasure?”  We received nine responses – eight stories and a drawing.  The stories tell of a broad range of experiences that felt particularly meaningful or significant to the authors and continue to inspire and comfort them

 

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When has the Light been hidden?

Posted on 12th mo. 27, 2012 at 4:31pm 0 Comments

Greetings, Friends!

Chapter 10 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "When has the Light been hidden?”

Responses to this query touched on many stages of waiting. . . waiting in hope and waiting in fear; waiting for Light in the darkness and waiting for answers; hope fulfilled after long waiting; unfulfilled hopes after long waiting;…

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In following the Light, when have you been led to do something that was scary to think about?

Posted on 10th mo. 14, 2012 at 3:30pm 0 Comments

Chapter 9 of Minding the Light: Our Collective Journal is now available online and attached as a PDF file below.  For this chapter, we invited Friends to respond to the query, "In following the Light, when have you been led to do something that was scary to think about?” We received 11 responses to the query – a painting, two poems, and eight stories. 

 

This query evoked deep and touching stories about many kinds of fear:  fear of questioning deeply instilled…

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At 4:16pm on 8th mo. 18, 2011, Tina Coffin said…

No, I don't.  But if someone in our Meeting is willing to set up a site, we may have one in the near future.  Thanks for your interest.

 

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At 7:33pm on 8th mo. 12, 2011, William F Rushby said…
Memoirs Of The Life And Gospel Labors Of Stephen Grellet
Don't let the length intimidate you.  I think that you would enjoy it.  I read my copy until it fell apart.
Richard Jordan: A journal of the life and religious labours of Richard Jordan

Journal of Ann Branson : a minister of the gospel in the Society of Friends

Ann Branson is an outstanding journal, but she was sometimes very harsh.  Ann belong to the Ohio Conservative Friends.


I also have some papers on some ministers' journals.  For example, see my Spring 2000 paper on Cyrus Cooper: William F. Rushby, "Cyrus Cooper's Memorial and the Free Gospel Ministry," Quaker History 89 (Spring 2000): 28-46.





At 9:19am on 8th mo. 12, 2011, William F Rushby said…

Sally:  How familiar are you with the old journals?  A few are well known (George Fox, John Woolman, etc.), but many very edifying journals are virtually unknown to modern

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