Two calls for papers live right now: "Living Testimony" for Quaker Theological Discussion Group, due by Aug 1, present at our 2026 virtual panel; Quaker Religious Thought special issue, “Re-appraising the Theology of Joseph John Gurney," due by Sept 1. qtdg.org

In celebration of Pendle Hill's 500th pamphlet coming in August, author C. Wess Daniels will give this online lecture on August 10! Join us for "God Bless the Grass: The Lamb's War as Endless Revolution" at 7:30 pm EDT. Register for free at pendlehill.org/calendar/lam...

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican’s role in legitimizing slavery apnews.com/article/pope...

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery. Leo’s own family history includes both enslaved people and slave owners.

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Quaker studies people, please read and circulate this CFP for a special issue of @quakerrelthought.bsky.social on Joseph John Gurney, edited by Paul Harris: qtdg.org/2026/05/20/c...

Call for Papers: Re-Appraising the Theology of Joseph John Gurney (A Special QRT Issue)

A CALL FOR PAPERS: QUAKER RELIGIOUS THOUGHT SPECIAL ISSUEA re-appraisal of the theology of Joseph John Gurney (1788-1847) Quaker Religious Thought is pleased to announce that a special issue of the…

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Working through Pope Leo's encyclical on Artificial Intelligence. About halfway through it and really enjoying it so far and learning a ton about Catholic Social Doctrine. The goal is to finish & write a theological response Quaker Religious Thought for June. #QuakerReligiousThought #Quakers

Continuing Revolution has given young adults many years of building skills, making an impact, and creating connections for community resistance. This year, Continuing Revolution will take place on-site at Friends Center in Philly & online. June 26-28. pendlehill.org/calendar/con...

[George Fox] was convinced that Spirit-led words, actions, and dramatic signs could prompt a positive response in others. Those who heard, read, or witnessed this, might come to recognise the presence of God and allow the Spirit to do its transformative work within them. Tangled Roots, pp.81-82

Going to Meeting for Worship was designed by Germantown Friends School to explain what happens at Quaker meetings to young students. Eileen Redden says it could also be helpful for monthly meetings, either in First-day class or whenever parents want to explain worship to kids.

REVIEWED: Going to Meeting for Worship

A useful guide, prepared by a Friends school committee, for young families who want to know what Quakers do in silent worship.

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Check out the Quaker Theological Discussion Group 2026 Call for Papers! QTDG virtual panels Oct 16–17: “Living Testimony.” Proposals due July 1. Friends and others with interest may propose papers on the theme of testimony (beyond the acronyms): as lived, holistic, and embodied reality. qtdg.org

Don't forget to register for this free online workshop with Dwight Dunston, Ingrid Lakey, and Eileen Flanagan. Get the zoom link at pendlehill.org/calendar/dee...

Please join us next month for Jim Fussell's "Band of Humble Prophets: Radically Faithful Quakers During the Early Cold War" First Monday Lecture on May 4, where he'll discuss the parallels between the power and polarization of the Cold War and today. pendlehill.org/calendar/hum...

New: We joined 200+ leading human rights, humanitarian, and faith-based groups to issue an urgent joint statement condemning President Trump’s genocidal threats against Iran and calling for accountability.

200 Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump’s Threats of War Crimes and Commit to Pursuing Accountability

A threat to wipe out “a whole civilization” may amount to a threat of genocide.

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Active Duty #military #USAF #USNavy #NationalGuard #Marines you can call the GI Rights Hotline 877-447-4487 to learn more about not following orders that violate the Constitution of the United States. bsky.app/profile/char...

Charlie Angus@charlieangus104.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Trump's war with the Catholic Church has taken a new turn. The head of the US military chaplains has called the war in Iran unjust and is calling on service people to refuse immoral and unjust orders. This is unprecedented. My latest. charlieangus.substack.com/p/church-sen...

QUNO in Geneva is #NowHiring Programme Assistants for the 2026-2027 term! This opportunity introduces emerging professionals to work within the UN system and the guidance of Quaker values. Apply by 8 May: https://quno.org/newsroom/applications-are-now-open-for-2026-programme-assistants-in-geneva/

Applications are now open for 2026 Programme Assistants in Geneva - QUNO

QUNO's office in Geneva is now accepting applications for Programme Assistants to join our Human Impacts of Climate Change (HICC) and Human Rights &

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In an age of climate crisis, how can Jewish stories draw us into more respectful relationships with the Earth? Drawing on the Torah, Talmud, and traditions of devotional storytelling, this course introduces Friends to the ecological dimensions of Jewish life. https://ow.ly/6VsP50YCM6U

How can the example of Francis of Assisi inspire us today? This session offers both a Quaker and Franciscan perspective on Francis’ life and legacy. A particular focus of the session will be Francis’ fusion of mysticism and practical action. https://ow.ly/rOAW50YyN9P

Quaker Religious Thought (QRT) and Quaker Theological Discussion Group (QTDG) are now on Bluesky! Share this post so we find all our #Quaker F/friends. While you're at it, check out our QTDG panel discussions from December on the topic, "Quaker Public Ministry." qtdg.org/2025/12/20/l...

Links to 2025 QTDG Panel Presentations

QTDG was delighted to host two fascinating panels in mid-December 2025. If you missed the opportunity to hear these presentations in real time, we cordially invite you to watch the Zoom recordings.…

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