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'Our life is love, and peace, and tenderness'
The Quakers’ Advices and Queries says to rejoice in the presence of children and recognise their gifts. But how do you share your deepest beliefs with children, while leaving them free to develop as the spirit of God may lead them? This lecture advocates methods such as time in natural outdoor settings and nurturing young leadership and social activism by our kids. Inspired by famous Quaker leaders who were only children themselves, such as founder George Fox and the children of Reading Meeting, Tracy Bourne addresses these issues and concerns with excitement for the future of the youngest Quakers. This lecture examines the Quaker tradition of spiritual activism to argue that we need children and young people to energise us and help us prepare for difficult times ahead.
Finding Our Voice
A reflection on Quaker life by the Australian Young Friends. This latest issue of the James Backhouse Series is a collective effort in which the Young Friends talk about their place within the Quaker spiritual community, and finding their voice for the sake of spiritual discovery and bonding.
Jack Thwaites
Thwaites was a keen outdoorsman and revelled in walking in the pristine Tasmanian wilderness. He was one of the first to realise that the wilderness needed to be protected for the benefits of future generations and strived to that end.
This We Can Say
Prepared over a period of nearly 10 years, it is the distillation of the thoughts of around a thousand Quakers with an interest in spiritual subjects. It includes inspirational writings and personal stories about challenge and opportunity, which reflect on the geography and social history of Australia. Chapters are arranged under subject headings such as Experiences of the Spirit, Images of God, Silence and stillness, Faith in action, Prayer, Truthfulness and integrity, Simplicity and peace, Life stages and challenges and Indigenous people. This book can be used for personal study and meditation, for group work or just for inspiration. Includes an extensive glossary, sources, index and history of the Quaker movement in Australia.
A Demanding and Uncertain Adventure
The 2011 James Backhouse lecture is concerned with developing a theological response to the need to adopt more sustainable practices such as permaculture to ensure that all people have a reliable supply of food.
This We Can Do
Quakers have had a big influence on the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) from its beginning in 1975. This is consistent with their emphasis on seeking ‘that of God in everyone’ and their commitment to finding nonviolent ways to respond to conflict. In this lecture, drawing on long experience, Sally Herzfeld outlines the remarkable development of AVP within prisons, schools and social groups, and its spread to 60 countries. The philosophy and processes used in AVP workshops are explained in a way that makes it clear why this approach has changed many lives and helped build more peaceful communities.
The Golden South Memories of Australian Home Life from 1843 to 1888
"The Golden South" is an ancient historical fiction story book written by Kathleen Lambert. It appropriately depicts the rigors and successes of characters located closer to the backdrop of war. Fictional artwork delves into subject matters consisting of affection, disappointment, and survival. It tells an interesting story that captures the essence of Southern lifestyle and manner of lifestyles. The intellectual mystery is ready to compete in opposition to the stormy backdrop of the Civil War, which provides depth to the plot. Lambert expertly blends factors of romance and drama, retaining readers interested from start to finish. Each individual is nicely-advanced, with their non-public character personalities and desires. The placing is vital within the paintings because it transports readers to the sights, sounds, and feelings of the southern landscape. Lambert's writing is smart and evocative, transporting visitors to a very unique time and region. Overall, "The Golden South" is a compelling tale about love, tenacity, and the enduring spirit of guy's coronary heart.
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Everyday Prophets
In this Lecture, Margery Post Abbott explores the interplay between faith and action, drawing on her wide range of experiences as a scholar, activist, sailor and Quaker. Taking an ethical stance, acting on the concern for justice and the yearning for peace, does much to open hearts. Yet some activists get burnt out or caught up in the tangle of power or pride, becoming what they were resisting. Friends have always asserted that there is a source of strength and guidance that, paraphrasing William Penn, changes the human heart so that each person might better change the world. is Spirit fuels the work for which Friends are most known. Faithfulness to the Inward Guide lifts us free of the desire for personal success, or for revenge, or for control over the world around us. By listening for and following the Voice of the Light, each of us might become an Everyday Prophet. Such people walk humbly even as they come to speak boldly, following the path of compassion and justice. We do this best as part of a community that is able to carry a vision of the New Creation, the Kingdom of God, being formed on earth as we remind each other to listen for the movement
Seeking union with spirit
Although originally daunted at being asked to present the 2020 James Backhouse Lecture to Australian Friends, Fiona Gardner came to find that the opportunity encouraged her to reflect more deeply on her own journey and what might usefully be shared with others. For over twenty years, Fiona has participated in facilitating the Meeting for Learning (a year-long program for spiritual nurture, designed to explore Spirit and Quaker ways), and lives with her partner in a small intentional community that has been a place of spiritual nurture and learning. She has worked as a social worker for many years and now as a university teacher, particularly in fostering critical reflection and spirituality ...
