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What is Membership?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David Carl 6th month 25, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I currently serve on my meetings Oversight Committee. We are struggling with the meaning and parameters of membership. Specifically, what about the membership of persons who have not attended or…Continue
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Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Randy Oftedahl's blog post 'When God was an atheist'"Thank you for this post. It give words to something that I've been wordlessly mulling over."
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on James C Schultz's blog post 'Consciousness of Love'"As always, thank you, Friend James for your post."
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'The Bible As Inspired Work'"Although I haven't commented on all the posts, I've appreciated your series on the Friends and the Bible.
I find meaning in the idea of the Bible as the inspired writings of a community. Just as a minister can outrun her/his Light in…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Clem Gerdelmann's blog post 'Solipsist Quakerism'"At worst we offer "the ability to activliy pursue our own leadings". At best, we offer a community working to discern God's leading for us.
The original publishers of the truth were not following personal agendas."
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Kevin Camp's blog post 'Eldering in Practice'"I know that I'm coming late to this discussion, but it strikes me that it has concentrated on only one aspect of eldering - admonishment. Important as it is, a recognized elder told me that it should be only 2 % of the role.
I've heard the…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on James C Schultz's blog post 'Lost Years'"This one is filled with meaning and sorrow."
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Natasha White Marsh's blog post 'A Year in Nicaragua'"Natasha! So good to see your blog. We missed you at the last retreat. Stephanie"
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Doug Bennett's blog post 'The Bible As a Gift'"I'm looking forward to your next posts."
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Alice M Yaxley's blog post 'What does Sabbath look like with you?'"I observe Sabbath in 2 ways.
The first is pretty traditional. On First Day, I attend meeting for worship. Sometimes I meet with my spiritual friend ahead of time. I try to keep the afternoon free and restful. In the evening I either attend the local…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Earlham School of Religion's blog post 'Love is my religion'"You speak my mind, Friend."
Stephanie Stuckwisch replied to Mary Linda's discussion 'Quaker books for the poorly educated?'"I'm not sure whether or not it's still in print, The Quakers by Jean Kinney Williams was written for middle schoolers. If you can't find it, send me a message on my QuakerQuaker page."
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Jim Wilson's blog post 'Finding One's Way in Silence'"We need to offer instruction in being still, a term I prefer to silence. It may be a technique like centering prayer or simply sharing our own experiences.
Early Friends encouraged members to maintain daily practice in their homes. For myself, I…"
Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Kevin Camp's blog post 'The Art of Belonging'"Thank you for expressing this so well.
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Stephanie Stuckwisch commented on Brent Bill's blog post 'On The Bible, History Channel, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Angels'"My daughter periodically watches "Biblical" programs the History Channel. More accurately, she turns it on and enjoys my rants and raves."
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- About Me
- I first discovered Friends when I was a teenager. The idea of an unmediated encounter with God called to me. After numerous bumps and detours, I formally joined the Religious Society of Friends in 1984. Currently, I am a member of Salmon Bay Friends Meeting in Seattle, WA, USA. I am unabashedly Christocentric.
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Walking with Rachel
Posted on 12th mo. 22, 2012 at 2:01am 1 Comment 1 Like
Rachel, weeping for her children,
refuses to be comforted,
for her children are no more.
Jer 31:15 (The Inclusive Bible)
At tonight’s labyrinth walk, I was greeted by the words of the prophet and an invitation to pray with Rachel and the parents of Newton, Conn.
I entered the familiar hall, changed tonight by the Solstice darkness, the flickering candles, the shadows of silent walkers. It was lovely…
Encounter with an Inebriated Angel on a Metro Bus
Posted on 6th mo. 1, 2012 at 11:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I've met people who I've thought of as angels. Generally, they've been kind, soft spoken and d0 not smell bad.
Last month I suffered a loss that left me bouncing between grief and anger. Then I had an encounter that could only happen on public transportation. At the time, I recognized that it was significant, but it's only after sitting with it for a few weeks that I'm beginning to understand it.
It was the end of a very long…
Fruit Out of Season
Posted on 5th mo. 3, 2011 at 12:07am 1 Comment 2 Likes
I have learned to pay attention when multiple spiritual nudges arrive in short order.
The first concerned a patient at my clinic. Long before any of us ever met him, for reasons unknown, this man decided that he was an invalid. He pretty much refused to get out of bed. He became morbidly obese. Then came diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure and kidney failure.
Any suggestion that there might be a psychological issue was rejected. Referrals to counselors were…
Continue On Doing Nothing
Posted on 2nd mo. 19, 2011 at 2:14pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
For the first time, I found myself asked to explain my faith and practiice to coworkers. Not due to any spiritual revival, but because a cable TV program has a Quaker character. Unfortunately, it was not Fox’s compelling and revolutionary insights that fascinated them. Instead they were stuck on one point - “You sit for an hour and do nothing?”
I explained that we pray, we meditate, but most important, we listen.
“So, you really don’t do anything for an hour.”
I spoke… Continue
I explained that we pray, we meditate, but most important, we listen.
“So, you really don’t do anything for an hour.”
I spoke… Continue
Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 12:49pm on 1st mo. 18, 2013,
Marian Bruffy said… Hello, Stephanie!
Thank you for accepting my invitation! I look forward to getting to know you better in the days ahead.
Peace and Light to thee,
Thy Friend in Christ,
Marian
- At 1:34am on 1st mo. 17, 2013,
Hilda Bruffy said… Hello, Friend Stephanie.
Thank you for accepting my invitation. I also, look forward to getting to know thee in the days ahead. My husband has been a big help in getting me established here! He is in pain, but healing.
Thank you so kindly! Peace and blessing to thee in Christ's Light,
Hilda
- At 1:20am on 1st mo. 17, 2013,
Timothy Bruffy said… Hello, Stephanie!
I wish to thank thee for accepting my friend invitation sometime ago. I have been through nearly three months of insomnia, despondency, and oral surgery. I'm in pain, but healing now. :) Sorry it hath taken me so long a time to reply to thee! I apologise for that. Again, thank thee so kindly. I look forward to getting to know thee better in the coming days and weeks ahead, Lord Willing!
Blessings to thee,
Timothy
- At 6:34pm on 7th mo. 27, 2012,
William F Rushby said… Stephanie Stuckwisch wrote "I am unabashedly Christocentric." Thanks for your testimony, which we share!
- At 4:41pm on 9th mo. 11, 2011,
Christine Betz Hall said… Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for connecting here on QuakerQuaker. I look forward to seeing you again at the retreat: Inner Fire—prayer and reflection to kindle, illuminate or renew your service or ministry, Nov 4-6. Info here.
If you think of any other ways to reach out to those who would wish to be there, please let me know.
Peace and all good,
Chris
- At 4:37pm on 9th mo. 10, 2011,
Jon said… 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 themselves Christian? Not believe that Jesus is the son of God?
For me, I admire Jesus as a teacher, and try to live his teachings as best I can. Those teachings I learned through hearing people talk about the teachings and their understandings of them, and from seeing some very devout and "holy" people be & act. I grew up within a church & have attempted to read the Bible several times. But what in my heart I believe to be his path and what I read in the Bible... just don't match up.
How would you see the liberal branch be more in touch with their roots?
Thank you for your thoughts.
Jon
- At 5:26pm on 7th mo. 25, 2011,
Allistair Lomax said… Thanks Stephanie, I've added you as member of the NFF site, and you can find your way back to it @ http://www.nffquaker.org
I wonder if Dan Davenport does remember you.
- At 1:36am on 6th mo. 22, 2011,
Forrest Curo said…
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- At 6:10pm on 12th mo. 28, 2009,
Madeleine Cadbury Brown said… - Nice cat! What's new?
Madeleine
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