Quaker Book Service

Book List Number 34

2012-2013

SUBJECT HEADINGS

The Quaker Way - General ...... 3 Peace ...... 7 Justice System ...... 8 Social Witness ...... 9 Environmental Concerns ...... 10 Quaker History and Biography ...... 11 Religion ...... 13 Inward Life ...... 15 Children and Young People ...... 17 Song Books ...... 18 Fiction and Humour ...... 19 The Arts ...... 19 Life in Community ...... 20 Family ...... 21 Personal Spiritual Experiences ...... 22 Disciplines and Directories ...... 23 Sale Items ...... 24 Leaflets ...... 26 Index ...... 27 Order Form ...... 29, 31

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The Amazing Fact of Quaker Convinced Quakerism Essays on the Quaker Vision of Worship, Swarthmore Lecture, by Ben Pink Dandelion Gospel Order 1973 by George H. Gorman, Quaker (Southeastern YM of the Religious by Lloyd Lee Wilson (FGC, 1996) Books, London, 1973. (reprinted Society of Friends, 2003) In The author explores the concept of five times) delivering the Annual Walton Gospel Order as understood by In this Quaker classic Gorman looks Lecture 2003, the author discussed early Quakers and contemporary at Quaker worship as seen by a how Quakers might view the term Conservative Friends, articulating newcomer. He approaches religion convincement today, and how the ways in which Friends’ vision of as human experience seeking understanding its original sense Gospel Order has shaped their spiritual meaning. Recommended might enable us to regain a language beliefs. for enquirers. with which to better describe some (200 pp) ($25.50) (157 pp) ($20.00) of our experiences. He traced the profile of our Quakerism, the nature The Evolutionary Potential of Being Faithful as Friends: of early Quaker convincement, and Quakerism Revisited: Kenneth Individually and Corporately his own experiences and ended with some reflection on the use of Boulding and John Bellers by Deborah Fisch (Beacon Hill by Keith Helmuth. Chapel Street language in relation to experience. Friends House, Boston, MA, 2006). Editions, Woodstock, N.B. 2011. (24 pp) ($6.50) This was the Weed Lecture, given Based on his Quaker Studies by Deborah Fisch, known to Programme given at Canadian Canadian Quakers from her Creeds and Quakers by Robert Yearly Meeting 2009, Keith attendance at our CYM as the Griswold (PHP #377, 2005). Helmuth draws on the words of representative of FGC. A long-time Quaker spiritual authority lies not in Kenneth Boulding (1964), John Quaker by convincement, she belief systems - in creeds - but in Bellers (1654-1725) and others to speaks of her years in the religious direct communion between examine and trace the significance life of her Iowa meeting. individual Friends and the Divine of the Religious Society of Friends Experiential and practical, her Spirit. While early Friends' refusal in the history of religious culture words are an inspiration; highly to formulate a creed threatened and progressive social change. recommended as a challenge to existing religious practice and (55 pp) ($7.00) attenders, members, and any Quaker brought them great persecution, this historic witness against creeds is not Meeting. The Faith and Practice of the (32 pp) ($5.20) fully appreciated by Friends today Quakers and may be in danger of being lost. by Rufus Jones (FUP, Second Beyond Majority Rule (35 pp) ($6.50) reprint 2002) by Michael J. Sheeran Originally published in 1927, the (Philadelphia YM, 1983) Deepening the Spiritual Life of book situates Quakerism among the An analysis by a Jesuit priest of the Meeting by Edward Hoare religions of the world, outlines the how Friends make decisions. Based (FGC, 1995) history of Quakers, and describes on interviews with Philadelphia An essay which gives historical Quaker beliefs and practices as Friends, with an extensive historical background and practical unique expressions of Christianity. summary of early Friends' suggestions for individuals and (181 pp) ($26.00) experience. Meetings in growing closer to God. (153 pp) ($19.50) (10 pp) ($1.60) Finding Our Voice: Our truth, community and journey as Encountering the Light: a Australian Young Friends. The Journey Taken Religious Society of Friends, by Martin Lynn, Foreword by Rex Australia, 2010. Ambler, Wm Sessions Ltd. York, Many Young Friends have UK, 2007. This historian author has contributed dialogues and varied used inspirational messages from inputs, expressing a single early Friends to lead us to act today, consistent voice on what it means to guided by the Light within. His them to be Quakers, in an original theme is “To Be is to Seek” in this approach to this annual lecture. series of lectures to Friends (62 pp) ($15.00) Meetings in Ireland. (92 pp) ($12.50)

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“The Future of the Religious An Introduction to Quakerism Light to Live by: an Society of Friends in Britain” in by Pink Dandelion. (Cambridge Exploration in Quaker Friends Quarterly, Issue Two. The University Press, 2007) A well Spirituality by Rex Ambler Friends Publication Ltd. United illustrated scholarly study, this (Quaker Books, 2002) Kingdom. 2010. comprehensive introduction to Originally the subject of the Cary This issue is devoted to the three Quakerism balances the history of Lecture to German Yearly Meeting prize-winning essays from Britain the theology of the Quakers with a in October 2001 this companion Yearly Meeting’s 2009 competition. review of present day practice. volume to Truth of the Heart: An An excellent and timely coverage of There are valuable charts, tables, Anthology of George Fox suggests current problems and thinking with and lists showing where Quakers how the practice of early Friends striking similarities for Canadian are spread worldwide today, with an brought the light of Christ within to readers in our own current condition extensive list of references. The bear on basic human problems. and needs. author is a well known British (60 pp) ($12.50) (86 pp) ($10.00) sociologist and leader of Quaker studies at Woodbrooke Centre and NEW Ground and Spring at the University of Birmingham. by Beth Allen (Quaker Books, (277 pp) ($20.95) Living Our Testimony on London, 2007). Equality by Patience A. Schenck. PHP #415, 2011. A Quaker from childhood, Beth NEW Allen presents a penetrating and The author shares her experiences James Nayler Speaking and insights on racial equality as she comprehensive view of being a by Brian Drayton. PHP #413, 2011. Quaker, with timely references from recommends action to welcome and The author says: “To read James support a community of all races in past Quakers. As a liberal, with an Nayler is to connect with honest understanding of orthodox our meetings and lives. Quakerism’s initial eruption of (36 pp) ($8.45) and conservative values, she insight and obedience.” Some provides helpful views on God, central themes of Nayler’s ministry Meeting the Spirit: An worship, ministry and daily life in the 17th century are explored. Introduction to Quaker Beliefs and from her own experience. (36 pp) ($8.45) Practices (FWCC, 2001) (128 pp) ($22.50) This small booklet explains many of Journeying the Heartlands, the beliefs and principles on which Guide to Quaker Practice Exploring Practices of Quaker Quaker faith is based, and describes by Howard H. Brinton (PHP #20, Worship some of the practices commonly 2007) This faithful guide, popular by Elizabeth Brown and Alex associated with a Quaker meeting. for more than 60 years, has been Davison. The Kindlers, London, A good reference for attenders th republished for its 15 printing in a UK, 2003. considering applying for New Edition to demystify Friends’ This booklet helps newcomers and membership. customary procedures. It deals with members to understand and (22 pp) ($2.50) Meeting for Worship, the structure participate in Quaker worship. An excellent source for study sessions. of the Religious Society of Friends, The Mind of Christ: Bill Taber (41 pp) ($7.50) Meeting for Business, committee on Meetings for Business, edited work and social testimonies. by Michael Birkel, PHP #406, 2010. (72 pp) ($10.40) A Light that is Shining: an The late Bill Taber, a minister in Introduction to the Quakers Ohio Yearly Meeting, left Introduction from Quaker by Harvey Gillman thoughtful notes on the conduct of nd Spirituality (QHS 2 edition, 1997) Meetings for Worship for Business. by Douglas V. Steere (Philadelphia Introduces Friends religious He speaks of worshipful silence in a YM, 1988) convictions, their form of worship patient, spiritual search, often time- Adaptation of the author's and their political and social consuming, to reach a sense of unity introduction to Quaker Spirituality. insights from a British perspective. in making decisions under the Describes the place of Quakerism RECOMMENDED FOR ENQUIRERS. guidance of the Inward Light. The within the Christian stream. (101 pp) ($12.50) pamphlet ends with practical Recommended for Enquirers. suggestions, notes and topics for (56 pp) ($7.80) discussion, and stresses that both clerk and participants should be well prepared. (34 pp) ($8.45)

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Plain Living (A Quaker Path to A Quaker Book of Wisdom: The Quaking Meeting Simplicity) Life Lessons in Simplicity, by Helen Gould. The James by Catherine Whitmire (Sorin Service, and Common Sense Backhouse Lecture for 2009. Books, 2000) by Robert Lawrence Smith Australia Yearly Meeting, Glen Since the 1650s, Quakers have (Morrow, 1998) Born into a family Osmond, South Australia, 2009 experimented with a variety of that has been Quaker for three Inspired by the words of early spiritual practices to help them keep centuries, this former headmaster of Friends and by her practice of yoga to a path of plain living. This book the largest Friends day school in the and Buddhist meditation, Helen is a collection of quotations and U.S. has expressed his presents a well-documented study of stories by and about Quakers, as a understanding of Quaker religious vocal ministry and a quiet search for record of these experiences. experience, thought and values. communion with God in Quaker (192 pp) ($17.25) (144 pp) ($16.95) worship. (69 pp.) ($15.00) The Practice of Quaker The Quaker Reader Worship selected and introduced by The Religious Society of by Larry Miller (FGC, 1993) Jessamyn West (Pendle Hill 1992, Friends: An Introduction Explores aspects which contribute reprint of 1962 edition) by Margaret Springer Extracts from many sources to Friends worship such as gathered (CANADIAN QUAKER PAMPHLET illuminating the tenets of Friends meeting, settling of the meeting, and SERIES # 5, Argenta 1978, revised vocal ministry, in a clear manner. faith and practice. RECOMMENDED 1992) A brief introduction to FOR ENQUIRERS. RECOMMENDED FOR ENQUIRERS. Quakers and Quaker Meetings in (538 pp) ($27.30) (11 pp) ($1.60) Canada.. RECOMMENDED FOR

ENQUIRERS. (no charge) Quaker Writings: An The Presence in the Midst Anthology, 1650-1920 by Peter Eccles, Swarthmore Rufus Jones: Essential Lecture 2009, Quaker Books, introduced and edited by Thomas Hamm. Penguin Books, London, Writings London, UK, 2009. England, 2010. selected and introduced by Kerry Peter Eccles, a long-time Quaker Selected excerpts from writings Walters (Orbis Books, 2001) mathematician, brings science, through almost four centuries by Rufus Jones (1863-1948), an philosophy, theology and history Quaker authors, well organized American Quaker, wrote more than into this lecture on discernment, the under six subject headings for easy fifty books, as well as hundreds of process of determining the will of reference: Beginnings, Maturing, essays and lectures. The 25 the spirit of Christ in decision- Quietism, Creativity and selections in this volume reveal the making, both personal and Controversy, Separate Ways, Peace. depth of his spiritual insights and corporate, in Quaker worship and (370 pp) ($20.00) human understanding. business meetings. Good notes and (160 pp) ($20.80) bibliography. Quakerism – A Religion (156 pp) ($20.00) Silence and Speech: An Open Meaningful for Today’s World (Philadelphia YM, 1994) Letter to Newcomers The Prophetic Community by Richard Allen (QHS, 1992) by Helen Bayes, Canadian Quaker The title says it all: a good, brief introduction to the unprogrammed Aims to help those new to Friends Pamphlet #69, Argenta Friends ways of worship to feel a part of the Press, 2009. tradition. RECOMMENDED FOR ENQUIRERS. shared experience. The 2009 Sunderland P. Gardner (12 pp) ($3.75) lecturer explores our Quaker past, (16 pp) ($2.60) present and future as we obey the call of God, individually and as a The Quakers: A Very Short religious community. Introduction (42 pp) ($7.50) by Pink Dandelion (Oxford University Press, NY, 2008) A handy, compact booklet of Quaker history, traditions of worship and practices. (142 pp) ($11.95)

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Silence and Witness: The Travels in the Ministry in Whispers of Faith: Young Quaker Tradition Canadian Yearly Meeting Friends share their experiences by Michael L. Birkel (Orbis Books, by Margaret Slavin, Published of Quakerism 2004) privately, no date. edited by W. Geoffrey Black, P. This book is part of the Tradition of These journals report on the author's Zion Klos, Claire Reddy, Milam Christian Spirituality Series, the visits to Monthly Meetings across Smith, Rachel Stacy (Quaker Press purpose of which is to introduce Canada between January 2004 and of FGC and Quaker Books of BYM selected spiritual traditions to a February 2006. The book contains 2005). This book is a collection of contemporary readership. In many photographs of members in inspiring, deeply-felt writing by discussing the Religious Society of various activities in different young Friends. It contains their Friends, or Quakers, the author meetings. An excellent reference views on worship, testimonies, focuses on silence and witness as book for a meeting library. communities, spiritual journeys and the two pillars of Quaker (267 pp) ($30.00) "walking on water". spirituality. (160 pp) ($18.00) (163 pp) ($20.80) Truth of the Heart. edited by Rex Ambler (Quaker Wrestling with Our Faith The Spirit of the Quakers Books, 2001) Tradition by Geoffrey Durham. Yale An insightful organization, by Lloyd Lee Wilson (Quaker Press, University Press, New Haven, 2010. according to topic, of writings by 2005). To answer the questions: Who are George Fox. Original texts, This book chronicles the vocal the Quakers? What do they believe? matched on facing pages by ministry offered by Lloyd Lee What do they practice? The author translations into modern English, Wilson at Friendly gatherings and presents twelve related topics, such are followed by the editor’s essay yearly meetings from 1995-2004. as “Quaker Meeting of Worship,” “Making Sense of Fox.” The author is a minister of the on which quotations from well- (202 pp) ($30.00) gospel, writer, educator and activist. known Quakers are given as His travels in the ministry and answers, along with introductory Twelve Quakers and Worship publications are under the care of comments by the author. Geoffrey by Quaker Quest (Quaker Quest Rich Square Monthly Meeting and Durham was a founding member of Pamphlet 2, 2004). The worship of North Carolina Yearly Meeting Quaker Quest and a contributor to Quakers is simple, waiting together (Conservative). the successful series Twelve in silence and stillness. This (231 pp) ($28.30) Quakers and … pamphlet records the personal (244 pp) ($19.50) worship experience of twelve Friends. Spirit Rising: Young Quaker (32 pp) ($6.25) Voices, QUIP, Quaker Press of FGC, Philadelphia. 2010. What is Quakerism? A Primer Ten young adult Friends from five by George Peck (PHP #277, 1988) different countries, including An introduction to Quaker identity, Canadians, representing all concerns and way of life. Includes spectrums of Quaker faith, met over material of value to long-time a period of two years to select and Friends as well as to enquirers. edit some 200 contributions from RECOMMENDED FOR ENQUIRERS. young Quakers in 17 countries, (47 pp) ($7.50) which reflect their worship, practices and views, in both traditional and modern terms. A solid achievement. Illustrated. (356 pp ($22.75)

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NEW Friends' Peace Witness in a Quakers and the Search for Answering the Violence: Time of Crisis Peace Encounters with Perpetrators edited by Nancy Irving, Vicki Hain edited by Sharon Hoover, Friends Poorman, Margaret Fraser Publishing Corp., Philadelphia, by John Lampen. PHP #412, 2011. (2005 FWCC, Philadelphia, 2005). 2010. John Lampen, a peace activist in This is a moving record of views of A valuable resource for those who Northern Ireland and elsewhere, Quakers presented at a Quaker wish to explore the Quaker peace draws on his own experiences and Peace Conference in January, 2003 testimony and action as drawn from accounts of others in facing agents after the traumas of 9/11 and the the archives of the Friends Journal of violence in a friendly way. Iraq War. The five panels included over the last half-century. (40 pp) ($8.45) presentations by Canadian Quakers (155 pp) ($20.80) Rick McCutcheon, Beyond Joy and Becoming Peacemakers Jane Orion Smith. Refusing to be Enemies: by Meredith Egan and Marc Forget (184 pp) ($23.40) Palestinian and Israeli (Deep Humanity Institute, 2004). Nonviolent Resistance to the Based on the authors' years of Occupied with Nonviolence: A Israeli Occupation experience, this book is for Palestinian Woman Speaks by Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta, with educators, parents and students by Jean Zaru, Fortress Press, a foreword by Ursula Franklin. interested in changing the way Minneapolis, 2008. Ithaca Press, Reading, UK. 2010. conflict and violence are addressed A moving account of the struggle An extensive study by a Canadian in the school environment. It aims for peace by a Christian Arab, a Quaker of peaceful opposition by to foster a restorative approach to teacher at the Friends Ramallah both Israelis and Palestinians, based behaviour, transgressions and School, clerk for many years of on well-documented interviews, as discipline. their Quaker Meeting, and well as essays from several Jewish (117 pp) ($30.00) international lecturer. and Arab activists. (144 pp) ($26.00) (502 pp) ($30.00) Being in the Middle by Being at the Edge: Quaker experience of Practicing Peace: A Devotional Spirited Living: Waging non-official political mediation Walk through the Quaker Conflict, Building Peace by Sue and Steve Williams. Tradition by Simon Fisher (Quaker Books, (Sessions, York, 1994) A valuable by Catherine Whitmore Swarthmore Lecture, 2004) guide for Quakers and others (Ave Maria Press, 2007) In the 2004 lecture, the author involved in mediation in conflicts, Catherine Whitmore, Quaker author attempts to bring fresh and creative large or small, and for the general of the popular anthology Plain ideas to peace building, in view of public to understand the process. It Living, shares stories of successful the fear, violence and the abuse of is based on the service of the nonviolent movements throughout power that are so prevalent in authors in such places as Northern history, with quotes from over 350 today’s globalized world. Ireland and Uganda and years of Quaker teachings on peace. (123 pp) ($11.25) consultation with more than 50 (272 pp) ($22.00) others in mediation efforts around Twelve Quakers and Pacifism the world. Good references and Practicing Peace: Teaching by Quaker Quest (Quaker Quest index. Young Children the Quaker Pamphlet 3, 2005). The twelve (133 pp) ($18.75) Peace Testimony Quakers who have written these by Jean Watson McCandless. (FGC, pieces are of differing ages and Philadelphia, PA, 2006) backgrounds and their views on These are planned lessons for First pacifism differ too. Day School, a valuable aid for (32 pp) ($6.25) teachers, ranging from Pre- school/Kindergarten to Fourth Grade levels, with stress on being peacemakers. (136 pp) ($32.50)

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PEACE

The Unequal World We Inhabit The Ursula Franklin Reader: When the Rain Returns: Swarthmore Lecture 2010 by Pacifism as a Map Toward Justice and Paul Lacey, Quaker Books, by Ursula Franklin (Between the Reconciliation in Israel and London, UK 2010. Lines, Toronto, 2006). Palestine Paul Lacey, an American Quaker Here are comprehensive talks on by International Quaker Working experienced in such matters, peace, technology, women’s issues Party (AFSC, 2004). examines terrorism and and education, drawn from over Canadian Friend Rick fundamentalism, both religious and forty years of research and training McCutcheon’s account is included political. He considers the pressures by a leading Canadian Quaker, in these first-hand experiences of that promote suicide bombing, physicist, Massey lecturer, and peace witness in this Middle East martyrdom and revolution on one Pearson Medal of Peace recipient, region. side, and the responsibility to with a wide background (326 pp) ($19.50) protect on the other. He recognizes introduction by Michelle that answers, sought as part of the Swenarchuk, the Executive Director Quaker peace testimony, are of the Canadian Environmental Law elusive. Association. (106 pp) ($20.00) (288 pp) ($24.95)

JUSTICE SYSTEM

Being Changed in the Sharing: Toward a New Vision of Justice The power of story and by Marc Forget (CQP No 63, restorative justice Argenta Friends Press, 2006). The by Lisa Smith and Meredith Egan. author urges us to change our justice Mennonite Central Committee system and move from the old Canada. 2010. vision of punishment and retribution Methods of training practitioners, to restorative justice. sharing of experiences and stories, (46 pp) ($5.00) working with community organizations, supporting volunteers, and listening to participants all join to make a comprehensive training handbook in restorative justice. (77 pp) ($10.00)

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SOCIAL WITNESS

Doing the Work: Finding the The Never Broken Treaty? Meaning by Sarah Chandler Sunderland P. NEW by Kathleen Hertzberg (CANADIAN Gardner Lecture, 2001, (Canadian Realizing the UN Declaration Quaker Pamphlet Series #54, QUAKER PAMPHLET SERIES NO. 56, on the Rights of Indigenous Argenta Friends Press, 2002) Argenta Friends Press, 2001). In this Sunderland P. Gardner The author, writing from a life-long Peoples Lecture the author describes engagement with Aboriginal edited by J. Hartley, P. Joffe, and J. growing up in pre-war England, Peoples in North America, outlines Preston (staff member of CFSC). living in Germany immediately Quaker witness and testimony with Purich Publishing Ltd., Saskatoon, before the declaration of war in respect to Aboriginal title and 2010. 1939, being a pacifist during a rights, placing it within the context This collection of essays, by an major war, and later working at of the larger settler culture, showing impressive list of indigenous leaders healing and reconciliation, as she both its promise and its failures. and knowledgeable representatives discusses the spiritual basis for her (52 pp) ($4.00) from other organizations, examines own life of service. in detail the Declaration, the importance of its adoption, and the (45 pp) ($4.00) Nonsense on Stilts: A Quaker need for action on its View of Human Rights implementation in advancing human NEW edited by Dower, Hills and Bartlet, rights. In Search of a Moral Economy Sessions of York, 2008. (287 pp) ($38.00) by Marilyn Manzer. Sunderland P. Eight essays by experienced, Gardner Lecture, 2011. Canadian leading Quakers tell what we can do Twelve Quakers and Equality Quaker Pamphlet No. 71. Argenta to protect human rights. (Quaker Quest Pamphlet 7, London Press. (103 pp) ($18.75) 2007) Marilyn Manzer tells of her life and The seventh in this popular series of educational experiences in social Perspectives on Friends how 12 Friends have responded to economies and the teaching of Testimonies in Today's World Quaker ideals, with good insights music as she deplores the lack of by Ursula Franklin and related practical experiences in morality and social inequity in our (CANADIAN QUAKER PAMPHLET a society becoming steadily more economic system. SERIES # 8, Argenta, 1979) mixed. (36 pp) ($7.50) The 1979 Sunderland P. Gardner (40 pp) ($6.25) Lecture on the importance of Minding the Future adhering to Truth in the face of Twelve Quakers and Simplicity by Christine A.M. Davis, Quaker institutionalized social problems. (Quaker Quest Pamphlet 5, 2006) Books, London, 2008. In this 2008 (12 pp) ($1.50) Twelve authors examine the Swarthmore Lecture Christine meaning of simplicity in our Davis draws on her experiences in Quaker Witness as Sacrament complex world. Quaker public and economic by Daniel Snyder, PHP #397, 2008. (36 pp) ($6.25) activities in defining effective A Quaker pastoral psychotherapist stewardship. (She gave the writes of the sacraments as an Sunderland P. Gardner lecture at inward/outward path of worship in Canadian Yearly Meeting in 2007) our daily lives. (98 pp) ($15.00) (36 pp) ($8.45)

2012-2013 Book List 9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Arrowhead to Hand Axe: In Fueling our Future: A If John Woolman Were Among Search of Ecological Guidance Dialogue about Technology, Us: Reflections on the Ecology by Keith Helmuth (Sunderland P. Ethics, Public Policy and of Flush Toilets and Motor Gardner Lecture, 2004, Canadian Remedial Action Vehicles Quaker Pamphlet Series #60, 2004). by Ed Droby and Keith Helmuth, by Keith Helmuth (CANADIAN The author combines his Quaker Institute for the Future: QUAKER PAMPHLET SERIES # 32, experiences of an agrarian, Pamphlet 1, 2009 Argenta 1989, reprinted 1994) woodland childhood; the Mennonite This study provides information and How would Woolman respond culture of community service; an informed analysis on energy options today to the degradation of the environmental education; a career in for our use of coal, bio-fuels, and environment, especially to community development, and a nuclear power. Each source is "invisible technology"? farming business, with the Quaker discussed to show the assumptions (51 pp) ($3.00) ethos to describe an ecological behind the differing positions that world perspective. people take and the policies behind In the Love of Nature (44 pp) ($4.00) them. by Steve Smith, S.E. Yearly (67 pp) ($9.95) Meeting Publications, Melbourne Beach, Florida. The Annual NEW NEW Michener Quaker Lecture, 2008. Costing Not Less than Genetically Modified Crops: Treating the current ecological crises as insufficient love for the Everything Promises, Perils and the Need by Pam Lunn. Swarthmore Lecture earth and all life, the author draws for Public Policy from activists such as Keith 2011. Quaker Books, London, UK, by Anne Mitchell, Pinavur 2011. Helmuth, Aldo Leopold, Henry Rajagopal, Keith Helmuth and Thoreau, Rachel Carson and The sub-heading “Sustainability and Susan Holtz, Quaker Institute of the spirituality in challenging times” Marshall Massey. Future Pamphlet 3, 2011. (36 pp) ($6.50) stresses very well our need, living The pamphlet accesses the record of as Quakers in our own as well as the genetically modified crops and the Muddling toward Simplicity world community, to protect the role of their regulation. The authors by Tom Findley (CANADIAN environment of our One Earth. are members of Canadian Quaker (148 pp) ($20.00) QUAKER PAMPHLET SERIES NO. 58, Meetings. Argenta, 2003) (68 pp) ($9.00) Tom Findley describes the Earthcare for Friends: A Study intellectual, material and spiritual Guide for Individuals and transformations which led him from Faith Communities NEW a successful career as an industrial edited by Louis Cox, Ingrid How on Earth Do We Live chemist in Chicago, to living, Fabianson, Sandra Moon Farley, Now? Natural Capital, Deep largely alone, in the woods of Ruah Swennerfelt (Quaker northwestern Ontario. His account Ecology and the Commons Earthcare Witness, 2004). is a mixture of hardship, hilarity, by David Ciscel, Barbara Day, Quaker Earthcare Witness is calling invention and unexpected help. Keith Helmuth, Sandra Lewis and all Friends to witness for an earth (32 pp) ($4.00) Judy Lumb. Quaker Institute of the restored, in the same way John Future Pamphlet 2, 2011. Woolman called the Religious The title is “a cry of alarm and a call A Quaker Testimony to the Society of Friends to witness for action” to explore the essential Earth? against slavery 200 years ago. This parts of the Earth’s commons: by Suzanne Finch (Suzanne Finch, study guide contains 18 units that property and water. The pamphlet 2000) These quotations, queries and are full of informative articles, presents a challenge to Quakers and other materials for study by discussion questions, activities, others to rebuild environmental Meetings were compiled to respond demonstrations, tips, prayers, integrity. to the question, “Is a new Quaker hymns. It also contains brochures (91 pp) ($9.00) testimony — to creation and all life suitable for outreach purposes. — evolving?” (254 pp) ($23.40) (98 pp) (spiral bound $6.25)

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Right Relationship: Building a Support for Our True Selves: Whole Earth Economy Nurturing the space where by Peter G. Brown and Geoffrey leadings flow Garver. Berret-Koehler Publisher, by Jenny Spinks (Australia YM, San Francisco, 2009. 2007) The 2007 Backhouse lecture Written by a cooperative group of speaks of the happiness of Quaker writers for Quakers and simplicity and of a life “uncluttered non-Quakers alike, this highly by unnecessary possessions” to give recommended book provides an time for growing into our full ethical and systematic approach for potential. building our 21st century (74 pp) ($10.00) environment, economy and social conditions. (216 pp) ($22.95)

QUAKER HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY

“The Best Man for Settling Canadian Friends Historical Friends for 350 Years New Country”: Journal of Association Newsletter by Howard H. Brinton (edited and Timothy Rogers Back issues, subscriptions and updated by Margaret Hope Bacon) edited by Christopher Densmore memberships can be ordered (Pendle Hill, 2002). and Albert Schrauwers (Canadian through Canadian Friends Historical This is a revised version of Friends Friends Historical Association, Association, c/o 298 Kirby Cres,, for 300 Years, retaining the original Monograph Series # Two, 2000). Newmarket ON L3X 1G9. Howard Brinton text, as well as This journal is two inter-connected indicating in line notes where it is stories. The first is an account of Fit for Freedom, Not for felt that the author would have migration and settlement in the late Friendship: Quakers, African changed the text himself in view of th th 18 and early 19 centuries; the Americans and the Myth of modern scholarship and sensibilities. In addition, the book second the tale of the geographical Racial Justice includes an account of the major expansion of North American by Donna McDaniel and Vanessa changes among Quakers in the last Quakerism through the perspective Julye, Quaker Press of FGC, 2009. 50 years. The total is a of Timothy Rogers’ life. Well researched, this study gives comprehensive description of the (157 pp) ($15.00) careful scrutiny and critique, both birth of the Quaker movement, the positive and negative, of the part role of Quaker thought and belief played by American Quakers in the NEW and its place in the history of struggle of Blacks for freedom from Black Fire: African American religious thought, and other aspects slavery and for integration into the Quakers on Spirituality and of Quaker history and influence. Religious Society of Friends. Human Rights (320 pp) ($20.80) Extensive notes and index. edited by Harold Weaver, Paul (548 pp) ($36.40) Kriese and Stephen W. Angell. Quaker Press of Friends General Friend: The Story of George Conference, 2011. A remarkable Fox and the Quakers anthology of selections about and by Jane Yolen. Foreword by Larry by eighteen black American Ingle. (Quaker Press of FGC, authors, most of whom were active Philadelphia, Second Edition, 2005) Quakers, living and writing from the Based on Fox's own Journals, this late 18th century onwards. They account of his life from a young speak of a broad diversity of man's struggles with religion, experiences with Quakers and of through his life of ministry and race relations in the USA from the persecution, is well-written for a days of slavery until the 21st young readership. A map shows century. places in England that have become (252 pp) ($31.10) well known in Quaker history. (120 pp) ($18.10)

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AGAIN AVAILABLE Journeys in the Light The Night is Full of Stars Genesee Friend: the Life and by Jan Arriens, Pronoun Press, by Friedrich Schmitz-Herzberg. London, U.K. 2007 Translated by Kathleen & Evelyn Times of Sunderland Pattison Twenty-five appealing and Herzberg, Sessions of York, 2009. Gardner illustrated stories for young and old. A remarkable account of a German by Betty Polster. Canadian Quaker They demonstrate Quaker physician as a prisoner of war, Pamphlet No. 39, Argenta Friends testimonies and faithful living from 1945-49 in the Soviet Union. He Press, 1993. the 17th to the 21st centuries, later became a Quaker. Now back in stock. Sunderland P. showing dramatically what Quakers (178 pp) ($25.00) Gardner gave his name to our believe. annual Yearly Meeting lecture. A (179 pp) ($26.00) Pictorial Guide to the Quaker member of Genesee Yearly Tapestry Meeting, he died in 1893. Genesee, (Quaker Tapestry, 1998) Canada (Orthodox) and Canada Lives that Speak: Stories of All 77 panels of the Quaker (Conservative) Yearly Meetings Twentieth Century Quakers Tapestry are depicted here in full united in 1955 to form Canadian by Religious Education Committee colour on art paper. Yearly Meeting. The pamphlet of FGC, edited by Marnie Clark (96 pp) ($37.40) contains selections from his writings (FGC, 2004) and events in his life. The true stories in this collection (42 pp) ($3.00) depict models of courage, creativity Portrait in Grey and daring. Each chapter recounts by John Punshon (Quaker Books, the way a particular Friend, such as London, 2006) This is a new edition of a popular John Woolman: pèlerin de Canadian Quaker Gordon study of the distinctive history and l'absolu Hirabayashi, bore witness to making peace and working for justice. way of life of Quakers as the by Violette Ansermoz Religious Society of Friends (Lausanne, 1972) (168 pp) ($19.40) developed and expanded around the Biography and evaluation of John world, and it describes how Friends Woolman and his work (en A Living Faith: An Historical Study of Quaker Beliefs have contributed to intellectual, français). business and social life. It contains a by Wilmer A. Cooper (96 pp) ($4.05) new foreword, new passages, and an (FUP, 1990) up-to-date section on the later 20th Examines Quaker beliefs and Journal and Major Essays of century. testimonies, as well as current John Woolman (320 pp) ($30.00) issues, within the context of our edited by Phillips P. Moulton (FUP, 1989) history and heritage as Friends. (217 pp) ($31.20) The Quakers in Canada Scholarly work based on a thorough by Arthur G. Dorland examination of all relevant A Near Sympathy: The (Ryerson, 1968) manuscripts. The essential history book about Timeless Quaker Wisdom of (336 pp) ($32.50) Friends in Canada. John Woolman (360 pp) (hardback $22.00) The Journal of George Fox by Michael L. Birkel (FUM, 2003). edited by John Nickalls The essays in this book explore Quakers in Conflict different aspects of Woolman’s (Philadelphia YM, 1994) by H. Larry Ingle, Pendle Hill, understanding of religious life, The edition favoured by many Wallingford, PA, 1998. A detailed integrity and love, worship, Friends for their detailed study of historical study of the Hicksite suffering and redemption. It th George Fox's thought. reformation in the early 19 century contains guides for group (789 pp) ($32.50) in America. discussions. (310 pp) ($13.00) (123 pp) ($19.50)

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Seeking the Blessed Three Ravens and Two Through Flaming Sword: the Community: a History of Widows: A Perspective in Life and Legacy of George Fox Canadian Young Friends 1875- Controversy Among Friends by Arthur O. Roberts, Barclay 1996 by Richard Macy Kelly, PHP #401, Press, Newberg, OR, 2008. by Kyle Jolliffe (TASC, 1997) 2009. This updated version of a popular A rich account of the activities of A metaphorical and timely study of book tells of George Fox’s life- Young Friends and their influence disagreements since the Hicksite- historical, biographical, personal on the life of the Society as a whole. Orthodox Quaker separation of the and spiritual, and how his legacy th (89 pp) ($14.95) 1820’s as shown by two widows, was carried forward to the 20 Kelly’s liberal mother and his century by thoughtful Quaker evangelical grandmother. leaders. (36 pp) ($6.50) (143 pp) ($20.80)

RELIGION

Barclay's Apology in Modern Faith, Hope and Doubt in Times of I Have Always Wanted to be English Uncertainty Jewish - and now, Thanks to the edited by Dean Freiday (Barclay, 1991) by George Ellis. James Backhouse Religious Society of Friends, I am Classic systematic statement of Quaker Lecture, Australia Yearly Meeting, 2008 by Claire Gorfinkel (PHP #350, 2000) faith. This thoughtful lecture by a Professor After many years as a regular attender at (465 pp) ($41.90) Emeritus of Applied Mathematics who is a California Monthly Meeting, the a popular academic speaker combines author found her way back to the Jewish Christianity and the Inner Life: the scientific and spiritual inquiry of tradition of her ancestors, while still Twenty-First Century Reflections moral reality in human life. A challenge regularly worshipping with the Religious on the Words of Early Friends to all. Society of Friends. This pamphlet by Margery Abbott, PH P #402, (57 pp) ($9.90) describes her spiritual journey. Wallingford, PA, 2009. (32 pp) ($8.45) The author searches her inner thoughts God Answers Back: helped by the and early Quaker writings to explain Seeker and Vernon Mullen Let us See What Love Can Do her understanding of the Light of Self-published, Ottawa, 2011. by Anne Thomas (CANADIAN QUAKER Christ in her life. The author examines different names PAMPHLET SERIES # 23, Argenta 1986, (36 pp) ($8.45) and views of the Divine and presents his reprinted 1993) own of God as BEING, ONE who obeys An analysis of Romans 12 in sixteen A Description of the the physical laws of the universe. Some short sections which can be used for Qualifications Necessary to a idols of religion are discussed, on each private meditation or group Bible study. of which God answers back. A final Gospel Minister (50 pp) ($2.75) section tells of the Seeker’s own Search by Samuel Bownas (Pendle Hill, 1989) until he finally becomes a Quaker. A modern edition of an 18th century Listening to the Light (96 pp) ($10.00) Quaker classic on ministry. by Jim Pym (Rider, 1999) (104 pp) (hard back $16.00) The author gives an insight into the Godless for God’s Sake: Nontheism Quaker experience of practical Engaging Scripture: Reading the in Contemporary Quakerism mysticism, and shows why so many Bible with Early Friends ed by David Boulton ordinary people have felt inspired by this by Michael L. Birkel (Friends United (Quaker Books, 2006) enduring faith. By looking at the Press, 2005) Quakers from 13 Yearly Meetings tell Quaker Meeting, personal practice, To "engage scripture" is to encounter how they combine committed testimonies and concerns, and the the presence of God. This book invites membership in the Religious Society of Quaker business method, the author us to engage Scripture experientially as Friends with rejection of traditional explores how we can incorporate the early Friends did, seeing in the words of belief in a transcendent, personal God. very best ideas and practices into our the Bible the language of the inner life. (146 pp) ($23.75) lives. (123 pp) ($18.00) (192 pp) ($25.95)

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La Lumière intérieure, source The Quaker Bible Reader Rooted in Christianity, Open to de vie edited by Paul Buckley and Stephen New Light: Quaker Spiritual par Robert Barclay (Éditions Dervy, W. Angell (Earlham School of Diversity 1993) “Apologie de la vraie Religion Publications, Richmond, by Timothy Ashwood and Alex théologie Chrétienne telle qu’elle Indiana, 2006) A book for Friends, Wildwood, Pronoun Press and est professée et prêchée par ce as Paul Buckley says in his Woodbroke Quaker Study Centre, peuple appellé par mépris les Introduction, on “how to read the London, 2009. Quakers.” Traduit de l’anglais par Bible... There just isn’t one way for A remarkable and valuable unity is Georges Liens. a Quaker to read scripture... The reached by Ashworth, once an (431 pp) ($16.00) Religious Society of Friends has Anglican and then a Roman spawned a wide variety of Catholic, and Wildwood, a scientific Opening the Scriptures approaches....outwardly different, rationalist, as they come together by Tom Gates (Quaker Press of but each firmly rooted in Quaker now as Quakers to examine the FGC, 2006) Faith and Practice.” Thirteen spectrum of unprogrammed Quaker These are excellent lecture lessons chapters present penetrating beliefs, worship and practices in given by the author at FGC's 2005 interpretations by a range of Quaker Britain and to agree on a mysterious annual gathering, based on Bible related authors, from Don Smith, an Reality to guide us as individuals selections explored through the eyes astrophysicist to Janet Ross, a and in our community. of George Fox and other early Hebrew scholar and professor of (115 pp) ($23.40) Friends; the lectures shed Quaker theology and comparative religion, now teaching at McMaster "light" on individual Bible study for To be Broken and Tender: a contemporary Friends. University in Hamilton, Ontario. (60 pp) ($14.90) (290 pp) ($25.90) Quaker Theology for Today by Margery Post Abbott. Friends

Quaker Views on Mysticism Bulletin Corp., Western Friends, Patterns and Examples: USA, 2010. Experiencing the Spirit of by Margery Post Abbott (PHP#375, 2004) A down-to-earth study of Quaker Other Faiths. A Quaker View This pamphlet considers how theology expressed as the day-to- edited by Peter Jarman and Eva Friends today recognize and day experiences of an Tucker (Hampstead Interfaith respond to the guidance of the unprogrammed Quaker. The author Group, 2005). This anthology inward Light of Christ and describes is a scientist, lecturer and writer. describes the experiences of several varying Quaker views on (242 pp) ($26.00) Quakers who have explored and mysticism. In the mid-1990s the experienced a little of the power and author interviewed Friends in the Twelve Quakers and Evil beauty of other faiths. United States and Britain about (Quaker Quest Pamphlet 4, 2006). (155 pp) ($22.50) many aspects of their faith, Twelve authors reflect on different

including their understanding of aspects of evil and Quaker reactions mysticism. Her writings draw on her to them. own experience and that of those (36 pp) ($6.25) whom she interviewed. (35 pp) ($8.45) Twelve Quakers and Faith (Quaker Quest Pamphlet 8, 2009). Quakerism: A Theology for In this popular series, twelve Our Time Quakers of differing backgrounds by Patricia A. Williams, (Sessions examine what faith means in their of York, 2007). A philosopher of lives science, the author explains for (36 pp) ($6.25) general readers the Inward Light as found in Barclay and George Fox and how it is uniquely suited for our time. (198 pp) ($18.15)

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Twelve Quakers and God Universalism and Religions Who do you say I am? by Quaker Quest (Quaker Quest Quaker Universalist Reader by Lloyd Lee Wilson. PHP 409. Pamphlet 1, 2004). Number 2 2010. In 2003 members of the Quaker edited by Patricia A. Williams. This lecture was presented by the Quest team (Britain Yearly (Quaker Universalist Fellowship, author in a series in which Friends Meeting) agreed to share their 2007) from five different branches of experience of the divine. This Selections from the writings of 36 Quakerism spoke on what Jesus pamphlet expresses what twelve authors, including Canadian meant to them in answering this Quakers at the start of the twenty- Quakers Elizabeth Beguin and question which Jesus posed to his first century understand to be at the Lynne Phillips, examine the disciples. heart of their faith. meaning of the universalist Divine (31 pp) ($8.45) (32 pp) ($6.25) Light, the "perennial philosophy" of the divine presence in humankind, Twelve Quakers and Jesus as found in Quakerism, Christianity, (Quaker Quest Pamphlet 6, 2007) and the other great world religions. Another in this series by 12 (181 pp) ($22.00) thoughtful authors on the place of Jesus/Christ in the Quaker faith. (36 pp) ($6.25)

INWARD LIFE

Breakthrough to Unity: the Dark Night Journey Expectant Listening: Finding Quaker Way held within the by Sandra Cronk, Pendle Hill God's Thread of Guidance mystic traditions Publications, Wallingford PA 1991 by Michael Wajda (PHP #388, 2007) by Roswitha Jarman. The Kindlers, a (this edition, 2005) The author tells of his experience and project of the NW London Area Sub-titled Inward Re-patterning the testimonies of others in listening, Quaker Meeting, Britain Yearly Towards a Life Centered in God, hearing and seeing these aspects of Meeting, 2010. this book describes those who have seeking and finding God's messages. He This small study searches for the a growing sense of the divine has for many years followed a deep call “essence of the spirit within” presence but find themselves in "a for Quaker ministry. through reports of mystics: Quakers, dark night of the soul". This study (32 pp) ($6.50) Muslim Sufis, Buddhists, and can explain this stage as part of Meister Eckhart, all in the process of one's spiritual growth. (179 pp) ($16.25) learning to “Know Thyself”. NEW PRINTING

(49 pp) ($7.50) God is Silence Encounter with Silence by Pierre Lacout, Quaker Books, by John Punshon (QHS, 1987) Daily Readings from Quaker London, UK 1985. A description of the uniqueness of Back in print is this spiritual classic on Spirituality Quaker faith and practice and its edited by Edward Cell (Templegate silence in worship. Key thoughts are relation to the traditions of the wider Publishers, Springfield, Illinois, 1987) “…words split apart, silence unites… Christian church. This selection of readings of leading give us this day our daily silence...” He (131 pp) ($19.50) Quakers provides a sample of journal suggests how to practice daily quiet writings that have been such an contemplation and gives stages leading important form of Quaker expression. to divine union. (96 pp) ($6.40) (27 pp) ($7.80)

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NEW The Mystery of Quaker Light Grief, Forgiveness, and by Peter Bien (PHP #384, 2006). NEW Peter Bien explores the theology and Seeing, Hearing, Knowing: Redemption as a Way of poetry of Friends’ favourite religious Transformation symbol. Light has been the central Reflections on Experiments with by Elaine Pryor, PHP #416, 2012 metaphor in religious lives and worship Light edited by John Lampen, Sessions The author explores the spiritual throughout the ages. of York, UK, 2008. aspects of grief, recovery from grief, (30 pp) ($6.50) Beginning with Rex Ambler’s guided and the blessings of acceptance. meditations based on the writings of Discussion questions. early Friends, sixteen contributors The Practice of the Love of God (35 pp) ($8.45) describe their experiences, practices and by Kenneth Boulding step-by-step processes in seeking the (PHP #374, 2004) Light in their own spiritual search and A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey In a message which resonates for us discovery. Toward an Undivided Life today though it was first spoken more (104 pp) ($17.50) by Parker J Palmer (Jossey-Bass, 2004). than 50 years ago, the author dares us to Today many people live lives that are see the divine-likeness in every person, Some Fruits of Solitude not congruent with their inner truth. The practising the love of God in daily life. by William Penn (Herald Press, 2003) author describes how working in "circles (32 pp) ($6.50) A classic of Quaker literature, edited of trust" can help them to reclaim their into today’s English by Eric K. Taylor. integrity and begin to foster wholeness Quaker Spirituality (167 pp) ($10.35) in their workplaces and their world. edited by Douglas V. Steere (Paulist, (208 pp) ($23.95) 1984) Testament of Devotion Extensive selections from George Fox to by Thomas Kelly (Harper, 1996) Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Thomas Kelly with a comprehensive A classic of Christian mysticism by a Spirituality introduction by Douglas Steere. In the Quaker speaking from the quiet centre by T. Brent Bill (Paraclete Press, series Classics of Western Spirituality. discovered after much personal search Brewster, MA 2006) (334 pp) ($32.40) and pain. Here is an eloquent introduction to (130 pp) ($17.95) spirituality, through silence, as a Sacred Compass pathway to God. Using everyday, wide- by J. Brent Bill, Paraclete Press, “ That of God in Every Man” - ranging, historical and humorous Brewster, Mass. 2008. What did George Fox mean by it? references, the author’s insights can help ``How do you discover God`s will in by Lewis Benson (New Foundation) any person sitting in a Quaker meeting your life every day`` is a question here The message of this essay is a challenge to understand better and partake of the answered in `The Way of Spiritual to contemporary Quakerism, one that silence. Discernment`. must be taken seriously if Friends are to (147 pp) ($20.70) (192 pp) ($25.90) be true to the Light within and to themselves. Living from the Center: Sanctuary of the Soul: Selected (36 pp) ($5.00) Mindfulness, Meditation and Writings of Thomas Kelly Centering for Friends by Thomas Kelly by Valerie Brown, PHP #407, 2010. (Upper Room Spiritual Classics, 1997) The author draws on Buddhist Thomas Kelly became interested in mindfulness, Quaker experience, and philosophy after a meeting with Rufus habits of prayer to demonstrate the Jones, the great Quaker theologian and process of centering in Quaker worship. historian. Speaking and writing from his An appendix provides useful steps in a own career experiences as a student, centering exercise, with end notes and teacher and missionary, Kelly gives very discussion questions. practical advice for beginners in prayer. (36 pp) ($8.45) He emphasizes the link between mystical experience and service that relieves human suffering. (72 pp) ($7.80)

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Universalism and Spirituality The World is our Cloister: A guide edited by Patricia A. Williams, Quaker to the modern religious life Universalist Reader Number 3, Quaker by Jennifer Kavanagh. “O” Books, Universalist Fellowship, Columbia, Worcester, UK and Washington, USA, Maryland 2007. A valuable source of 2007. spiritual wisdom, six sections by 41 This is a guide to practicing a daily contributors deal with God, spiritual devotional life, “to which Protestant, experiences and spirituality in mysticism Catholic, Hindu and those with no label and science. can relate.” The author is active in the (190 pp) ($22.00) Quaker community as a writer, broadcaster and outreach worker. (223 pp) ($29.95)

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Allen Jay and the Underground Benjamin: the Meetinghouse Eight of a Kind Railroad Mouse by Betty M. Hockett (Barclay, by Marlene Targ Brill (Carolrhoda by Benjamin, as told to Clifford 1988) Books, 1993) At the age of 11 Allen Pfeil, illustrations by John D. Stories for young people of eight Jay, who lived with his Quaker Gummere (Friends Publishing early Quakers and their commitment family in Ohio during the 1840s, Corporation, 1997) Ages 4 to 9. to their faith. helped Henry James to elude Through Benjamin we learn about (148 pp) ($11.25) pursuing slave hunters. Beautifully many Quaker ways, for example, illustrated. For ages 4-8. First Day, Meeting for Worship, Glory Boy (32 pp) ($7.75) potluck and Advices and Queries, by E.J. Goodden. (Self-published, all shared with kindness and quiet printed by The Aylmer Express The Back Bench humour. Ltd., 2000) by Margaret Hope Bacon (Quaker (36 pp) ($7.80) Canadian Quaker Ted Goodden, a Press, Philadelphia, 2007) stained glass artist, has produced A teen-aged Quaker girl, in this The Boy Who Loved to Draw this charming, mythical folktale, novel for young people, faces life as by Barbara Brenner, illustrated by beautifully illustrated with lino an orphan in Philadelphia in the Olivier Dunrea (Houghton Mifflin prints, stained glass windows and 1830's. Here she meets Lucretia Co., 1999) collage, with a message of concern Mott. Quaker language and Quaker Attractively illustrated in colour, for the earth. Aimed at adults as dress add charm and realism to the this book brings to life the well as children, it would make a story. The thread of the Hicksite- childhood of noted American lovely gift. Orthodox split, along with the anti- painter, Benjamin West, as an (39 pp) ($20.00) slavery movement, weaves itself engaging young Quaker farm boy in through the tale of this stressful colonial Pennsylvania. period for the Religious Society of (50 pp) ($9.10) Lighting Candles in the Dark (FGC 1992) Friends in the (so-called) City of A collection of stories, some new, Brotherly Love. Dear Benjamin Banneker some old, expressing courage and (128 pp) ($16.90) by Andrea Davis Pinkney, non-violence, the power of love, illustrated by Brian Pinkney acts of loving service, fairness and (Harcourt Brace & Company, 1998) equality, belonging and care of the A look at the life and times of th Earth. A revision of “Candles in the Benjamin Banneker, 18 century Dark”. astronomer, mathematician, author (215 pp) ($19.45) of the first published almanac by a Black man and attender of Quaker meeting, as he decides to take a stand against slavery. (28 pp) ($9.10)

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Nathaniel’s Violin Thy Friend, Obadiah by Alison Lohans and Marlene NEW by Brinton Turkle Watson (Orca Book Publishers, Quaking (Puffin Books, 1969) 1996) The charming coloured illustrations by Kathryn Erskine. The Penguin Nathaniel, a farmer’s son, practices and text bring the young Quaker Group (“Speak”), Toronto, 2007. and practices on the violin a boy, Obadiah, to life as he deals A moving novel for young and old mysterious peddler gave him until with the attentions of a sea gull who of an intelligent but mistreated teen- he makes real music. Then embarrasses him by following him aged girl, taken in by a Quaker something magical begins to everywhere - to the wharf, to his family. She uses some tough street happen. Attractive coloured home, even to Meeting. language as she gradually illustrations. (32 pp) ($8.95) overcomes her fears and lack of (32 pp) ($7.95) trust in people while she seeks to

promote peace in modern wars in We’re Going to Meeting for A Piece of Forever the East in her school work. Worship by Laurel Dee Gugler, James (238 pp) ($10.00) by Abby A. Hadley (FGC, 1972, Lorimer & Co., Toronto, 2008. reprint 1996)

Amid taunts from schoolmates who A view of Meeting from a child’s scorn her family’s conscientious Rachel and Obadiah perspective, illustrated. objection stance, ten-year-old Rose by Brinton Turkle, Beautiful Feet (28 pp) ($8.00) struggles to determine her own Books, Sandwich, MA 1978. beliefs. The story takes place after Obadiah learns another lesson, good for adults as well as children, as The Witch of Blackbird Pond the Korean War as Rose’s class by Elizabeth George Speare prepares to honour Veterans on sailing ships return from whaling and trading to his Nantucket (Bantam Doubleday Dell first Remembrance Day. published, 1958) (164 pp) ($8.95) community. Well illustrated. (28 pp) ($10.30) This is an historical narrative of Kit Tyler, a young Caribbean girl The Quaker Way Thee, Hannah! transplanted to live with relatives in (Australia YM, revised by Religious a Connecticut colony. Her rebellion by Marguerite de Angeli Education Committee of FGC 1958, against bigotry and her Puritan (Herald Press, 2000; original rev. 1998) surroundings ends in a witch hunt copyright 1940) A neat introduction to Quakerism, and trial. Nine-year-old Hannah, a Quaker in illustrated. (249 pp) ($8.95) Philadelphia just before the Civil (96 pp) ($11.60) War, longs to have some fashionable dresses like other girls, but comes to appreciate her heritage and its plain dressing when her family saves the life of a runaway slave. (99 pp) ($20.65)

SONG BOOKS

Rise Up Singing Worship in Song: a Friends by Peter Blood and Annie Patterson Hymnal (Sing Out Loud 1988, 1992) (Quaker Press of FGC, Philadelphia. An almost-classic for any group of 1997) singing Friends. Words and chords Music and words for over 300 for many, many songs. familiar hymns and songs. (The (281 pp) (spiral bound $29.80) spiral bound version is no longer available.) (404 pp) (hardback $36.40)

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FICTION AND HUMOUR

Emma Field (Book One) No Shame, No Fear Quaker Lite 2 1/2 by Carol Williams (Journey Publishing, by Ann Turnbull (Candlewick Press, by Stan Banker (Stan Banker, 2002) Merrickville ON, 2007) Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2004). A sequel to Quaker Lite, this satirical Book One of a planned series of novels This novel, written for young readers, look at our Quaker world is committed for adults as well as young people is the shows what life was like for Quakers to “poking fun at Friends through the story of Emma, growing up in a pioneer living in England in the seventeenth power of humility.” Cartoons, mini- Quaker family in the mid-1800's on a century. It tells the story of Susanna and “biographies,” even a spurious “item farm on the shores of Lake Ontario. William, for whom the course of true from The Canadian Friend.” The author, an attender at Ottawa love runs even less smoothly than usual. (88 pp) ($16.45) Meeting, portrays well the expressions Susanna comes from a Quaker family. and problems of a young woman facing William is a product of the The Sun of Quaker Laughter life in an early Quaker and Methodist establishment, has just finished his Compiled by William K. Sessions community in Canada. studies and is about to be apprenticed to (William Sessions Ltd., 2002) (309 pp) (soft cover $24.95) a wine merchant in London. We see the This is a collection of light-hearted narrative unfolding through the selections taken from historical Emma Field (Book Two) alternating viewpoints of William and documents or from more recent sources: by Carol Williams, Journey Publishing, Susanna, and this allows us access to pictures, cartoons, malapropisms, Merrickville, ON, 2009. every part of a society which is both Spoonerisms, Quakers poking fun at Emma as a young adult continues her complex and fascinating. themselves. life in a 19th century mixed community (293 pp) ($11.70) (118 pp) ($17.50) of Conservative and Hicksite Quakers in Dutchess County, New York. She Plain Language Voyageurs meets Lucretia Mott and other leaders by Barbara Wright by Margaret Elphinston in their fight against slavery and for (Simon and Schuster, 2003). (McArthur & Co. 2003). women’s rights. A novel with good This novel relates the story of a young In 19th century Canada, on the brink of Quaker background for young and old. Quaker woman travelling from North the War of 1812 a young Quaker (272 pp) ($24.95) Carolina to marry a rancher in Colorado missionary woman from England in the mid-1930s. The story traces the disappears in the unmapped wilderness Forged in the Fire couple’s struggle to adjust to the harsh beyond the settled territories. Refusing life on a ranch in the Dust Bowl, as they by Anne Turnbull, Candlewick Press, to give her up for dead, her brother sets learn to accommodate the differences Cambridge, MA, 2007 off with the voyageurs to discover the between them. A sequel novel to No Shame No Fear, truth of her disappearance. During his (343 pp) ($21.00) it continues the story of Will journey, he struggles to maintain his

Heywood's struggles in 1665-66 religious belief in non-violence while all London after his father disowns him for around him take up arms. becoming a Quaker. Overcoming twists (466 pp) ($24.95) of fate and threats of the plague, Will finally succeeds in his romance with Susanna. A good read for young people (312 pp) (hardback $21.00)

THE ARTS

The Quiet Eye AGAIN AVAILABLE by Sylvia Shaw Judson Observations on War and other (Gateway, first published in 1954, poems by Bonnie Day. Canadian reprinted, 1982) Quaker Pamphlet No. 20. Argenta Through pictures and quotations a Friends Press, 1984. Quaker artist shares her experience Back in stock is this popular book of affirmation, wonder and trust. of poems by Bonnie Day, a Toronto (hardback $19.40) Quaker, writer, poet, journalist and active participant in the Civil Rights and Peace movements. (46 pp) ($4.00)

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LIFE IN COMMUNITY

Building the Life of the Creating Spiritual Community: Growing the Blessed Meeting An Introductory Guide for Community: Outreach and 24th annual Michener Lecture by Friends who are ‘Inreach’ Ideas for your William and Frances Taber, Geographically Isolated and Meeting Southeastern Yearly Meeting, Wish to Start or Revitalize a by Jane Orion Smith (HMAC, 1999) Florida, 1994. Quaker Worship Group Ideas for activities to inform, create The authors explain how, by by Jane Orion Smith (HMAC, 1999) and explore what we value in working together as a body in a A practical guide that includes ideas Quaker community, how we community, participants can for spiritual nourishment. approach membership and how our develop meaningful Quaker worship (12 pp) (Free; quantity orders community can be welcoming for and action. accepted) all. (24 pp) ($5.20) (10 pp) (Free; quantity orders accepted) A Community of Friends: The Dealing with Difficult Quakers at Borden Behaviour in Meeting for Worship Holding One Another in the by Betty Ward (Hagios, 2004). Light A portrait of life and human (FGC Ministry and Nurture by Marcelle Martin relationships among the Quakers Committee 2002) (PHP #382, 2006). who settled a Saskatchewan farming What can the Meeting community Prayer can deepen our connection community and formed the do when someone disrupts the to the Divine and help bring healing Halcyonia Meeting. worship? This pamphlet suggests to individuals and communities. The (125 pp) ($14.95) ways of “meeting the needs of the many while responding to the needs author shares her discovery of and experiences with intercessory prayer Coming into Friendship as a of the few.” Originally published under the title The Wounded and describes many forms it takes Gift: The Journey of a Young Meeting. among Friends today. Adult Friend (27 pp) ($11.20) (32 pp) ($8.45) by Christina Van Regenmorter, Quaker Press of FGC, Philadelphia, Going Forward Experimentally 2008. NEW Older members give encouragement by Dana Mullen to the author as a young seeker on (CANADIAN QUAKER PAMPHLET It’s Never too Late to Have a her way to becoming a Quaker. In SERIES NO. 59, Argenta, 2004) Happy Childhood acts of genuine Outreach these The story of challenges and joys by Gordon McClure, 2012. This is a elders realize the value of fresh experienced in the first 25 years of compilation of 150 short narratives, perspectives that young people can the present Quaker Book Service as poems and images drawn from the bring to their Meeting. it offers its “ministry of books.” Canadian author’s memories of his (28 pp) ($7.80) (35 pp) ($4.00) family and a long Quaker life. (159 pp) ($10.95) Conflict in Meetings Grounded in God: Care and Nurture in Friends Meeting Volume 4 of the Eldership and Matthew 18: Wisdom for Living Oversight handbook series. (QHS, edited by Patricia McBee in Community 2000) This book is for clerks, those (Quaker Press of FGC, 2002) by Connie McPeak Green and responsible for eldership or Topics dealt with include the role Marty Paxton Grundy, PHP #399, oversight, and anyone called to deal of pastoral caregiver; membership; 2008. with potential or actual conflict. pastoral care for marriage and An examination of Jesus’ advice (72 pp) ($12.50) divorce, for the Meeting and guidance for getting along with community, for persons with physical and mental illness; death; one another, not only among conflict in the Meeting; the welfare Quakers but in the wider of each member. community. With discussion (318 pp) ($25.90) questions. (36 pp) ($8.45)

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NEW PRINTING Moving into Membership Turnaround: Growing a (Quaker Books, 2001) Meeting by Deborah E. Haight, Twenty-First Century Religious Volume 8 of the Eldership and Canadian Quaker Pamphlet No 67, Society of Friends Oversight handbook series from Argenta Friends Press, 2008. by Benjamin Lloyd Britain YM. It explores how an Back in print is this landmark (PHP #387, 2006) attender might move towards Sunderland P. Gardner lecture of Actor and teacher, the author looks becoming a member and how the 1987 in which the speaker at the need for the Religious Society Meeting can foster that process. elaborates on what the word of Friends to grow to continue (70 pp) ($7.50) “Meeting” means to Quakers. renewing itself. He examines Deborah Haight (1911-2004) was a Quaker traditions and current birthright Canadian Quaker, long Spirit-led Eldering practices, and he considers ways to active in Ottawa and Yearly by Margery Mears Larrabee. (PHP promote membership and to help Meetings. #392, Wallingford, PA, 2007) the Society to grow more (50 pp) ($7.50) Eldering is seen as a process of effectively. helping one another, not as (31 pp) ($6.50) Members One of Another criticizing, in our community of by Thomas Gates (PHP #371, friends/Friends. The section on Where the Wind Blows: Vitality 2004) "Eldering Today" is especially Among Friends by Jay W. The author explores the gradual useful, along with topics for Marshall (Earlham School of process of moving from being an discussion. Religion, Richmond, IN, 2005) attender, with an individual identity, (36 pp) ($7.50) A follow-up to an earlier to becoming a member of a Quaker consultation published as Among meeting, and identifying oneself as Friends, this book reports the result part of the community. He discusses of a survey of nine varied groups of the complex balance between the Friends across the USA to try to rights and needs of individuals and answer two questions: Why does the demands of community life, and one Quaker Meeting thrive for explores the meeting as a place first generations and another not? Why of acceptance; then, of shared does one show growth and another values; next, as a place of dwindle? The study has two primary transformation; and finally as a goals: to share positive views of place of obedience. worship and ministry and to create a (40 pp) ($8.45) resource for friends/Friends needing

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FAMILY

Crossing Arcs: Alzheimer’s, My Marriage and Commitment: Paths to Quaker Parenting Mother, and Me Includes Sections on edited by Harriet Heath, Conrow by Susan McMaster, Black Moss Separation and Divorce Publishing House, Haverford, 2009 Press, Windsor, ON, 2009. (Southeastern Yearly Meeting, ( a project of Philadelphia Yearly The author describes Betty Page’s 2006) Prepared during a decade of Meeting: Quaker Parenting struggle with aging in this book of consideration as part of Faith and Initiative). moving poems. Both Susan and Practice of the SEYM, this A mixed group of parents met Betty are long-time members of pamphlet presents a studied process during a three-year period to Ottawa Monthly Meeting for Quaker Marriage and consider their questions and (110 pp) ($16.00) commitment, with brief sections on experiences in using Quaker beliefs, separation and divorce. testimonies and practices in dealing (27 pp) ($6.00) with their children, especially teenagers. A useful report for parents. (122 pp) ($19.40)

2012-2013 Book List 21 PERSONAL SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

The Barn at the End of the Listening Spirituality. Volume A Quaker in the Zendo World I: Personal Spiritual Practices by Steve Smith (PHP #370, 2003) by Mary Rose O’Reilly among Friends The author describes how, at a time (Milkweed Editions, 2000) by Patricia Loring (Openings, 1997) in his life when he had drifted far This Quaker author light heartedly A rich resource for individuals who from his Quaker origins, he found describes her work with sheep in a are seeking to deepen their spiritual the discipline of Zen meditation barn and her extended visit to a journey and for groups to support useful in leading him to a Buddhist monastery in France each other in sharing their rediscovery of the directions for seeking a spirituality based on experiences. spiritual formation as practised by existing fully in the world. (207 pp) ($23.40) the earliest of Quakers. (317 pp) ($20.70) (37 pp) ($8.45) Listening Spirituality. Volume Discovering God as Companion II: Corporate Spiritual Practice Selections from the Writings of by Mariellen Gilpen, editor, Author James Nayler among Friends nd House, Bloomington, IN, 2007) by Patricia Loring (Openings, 1999) 2 edition by Brian Drayton Seventy brief accounts drawn from This second volume examines (New England YM, 2001) the quarterly newsletter What Canst Quaker communal practice in Many of these selections were Thou Say? reveal the personal meeting and other gatherings. It written while Nayler was in prison mystical experiences and draws on Quaker historical material, after his 1656 trial. They reveal his contemplative practices of some modern experience, bibliography, to deepening spiritual understanding. modern Quakers in story and poem. provide an excellent resource for the The introductions provide useful (159 pp) ($20.70) practice of Quakerism in historical context. community. (79 pp) ($5.60) Guests of My Life (300 pp) ($30.00) by Elizabeth Watson (Celo, 1979) Walking Humbly with God: The author describes the work of six Selected Writings of John The Messenger that Goes writers and how their insights Woolman helped her to work through her grief Before selected by Keith Beasley-Topliffe by Michael Birkel, PHP #398, 2008. at her daughter's death. (Upper Room Books, Nashville, Subtitled “Reading Margaret Fell (172 pp) ($19.50) 2000) The eighteenth century for Spiritual Nurture”, Birkel quotes Quaker John Woolman dedicated and explains passages from her 17th Know His Voice that Feeds and his life to concern for others. His century letters. Leads You extensive journals sampled in this (36 pp) ($6.50) by Ellen Pye, the Sunderland P. volume, show how his concern grew Gardner Lecture, 2008, Canadian from those chained in slavery to Quaker Pamphlet No. 68, Argenta NEW include all who were poor, Friends Press. The Power We Call God: oppressed or exploited. Now a Ellen Pye tells of her early life in threshings matter for Quaker spiritual classic, Woolman’s Europe and southern Africa (where visioning Journals reveal the development of she became a Quaker before she and a Christian soul seeking to do and by Frank Parkinson. The Kindlers. her husband settled in Canada in know God’s will in all things. London, UK, 2011. 1978) and of her experiences and (72 pp) ($6.50) The author examines what we mean studies, giving her valuable insight to be Quakers, with our belief in into Quaker practice and action. that of God in all, in our awareness (42 pp) ($7.50) of the Divine as Being, personal and

cosmic consciousness. In a process he calls entheism, we are all challenged to renew ourselves. The Kindlers, as publishers, are well- named. (45 pp) ($7.50)

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Advices and Queries Glossaire QUAKER Glossary This We Can Say: Australian (Britain YM, 1995) by Edouard Dommen (FWCC, Quaker Life, Faith and A personal and corporate tool for 1996) Thought spiritual discipline. RECOMMENDED This French-English glossary by Australian YM of the Religious FOR ENQUIRERS. contains words used in a special Society of Friends (Quakers) Inc, (24 pp) ($1.00) sense among Quakers and some 2003. This handsomely produced often-quoted Quaker texts. It is book introduces the beliefs and Before Business Begins: Notes intended primarily for people practices of the Religious Society of for Friends Meeting Recording interpreting or translating for a Friends as they have developed in Clerks and Recorders Quaker public. Australia. by William Brasch Watson (29 pp) ($7.50) (352 pp) (softback $30.00) (Mosher Book and Tract Committee, 1996) A resource of A Handbook for the Unforeseen Joy traditional business procedure with Presiding Clerk by Damon D. Hickey samples of formal minutes and by David O. Stanfield (North Carolina YM, 1987) notes on the practicalities of being a (North Carolina YM, 1989) A manual for recording clerks with recording clerk. An introduction to the distinctive sample minutes, and a section on (59 pp) ($3.90) processes of Quaker business preservation. meetings, and a guide to Friends (35 pp) ($2.60) serving as clerks. Christian Faith and Practice (20 pp) ($5.20) (London YM) Where Should I Stand? A Field One component of the Discipline of Guide for Monthly Meeting Canadian Yearly Meeting. NEW Clerks RECOMMENDED FOR ENQUIRERS. Mind the Oneness: The by Elizabeth Boardman, Quaker (hardback $9.75) Foundation of Good Quaker Press of FGC, Philadelphia, 2008. Business Method Every clerk, Monthly Meeting or NEW by Robert Halliday. Quaker Home Committee should read this book to Service, London, UK. 2010. understand good Quaker process. Faith and Practice: Canadian The author examines the Quaker (132 pp) ($16.25) Yearly Meeting of the Religious way of making business decisions, Society of Friends. Ottawa, presenting a balance between Canada. 2011. theory, discovery and practical IT’S HERE: Our Canadian book of applications. He challenges the Faith and Practice with a total of discipline of members individually 389 selected extract passages, many and corporately in meetings for written by Canadian Quakers. worship for business. Comprehensive index. Illustrated. (85 pp) ($17.50) (250 pp) (hardback $31.00; softback $22.95) Organization and Procedure Faith and Practice (CYM, 2002) (Philadelphia YM, 1997) One component of the Canadian ($13.00) Yearly Meeting Discipline. (154 pp) (cerlox bound $5.00) Foi et pratique du Christianisme dans la Société Quaker Faith and Practice religieuse des Amis (Quakers) (Britain YM, 1995) (Assemblée de France) Traduit de The Book of Discipline of Britain l’anglais: Christian Faith and Yearly Meeting. Practice in the experience of the (667 pp) Society of Friends. Passages (hardback $35.00, softback $22.95) choisis. (210 pp) (spiral bound, $16.00)

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ABC's of Quakerism...... 26 Faith and Practice of the Quakers...... 3 It’s Never too Late to Have a Happy Advices & Queries (BYM) ...... 23 Faith and Practice: Canadian Yearly Childhood ...... 20 Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad Meeting ...... 23 James Nayler Speaking ...... 4 ...... 17 Faith, Hope and Doubt in Times of John Woolman (français) ...... 12 Amazing Fact of Quaker Worship ...... 3 Uncertainty ...... 13 Journal and Major Essays of John Answering the Violence: Encounters Fellowships, Conferences and Woolman ...... 12 with Perpetrators ...... 7 Associations ...... 24 Journal of George Fox (Nickalls) ...... 12 Arrowhead to Hand Axe: In Search of Finding Our Voice: Our truth, Journal of Timothy Rogers ...... 11 Ecological Guidance ...... 10 community and journey as Australian Journeying the Heartlands, Exploring Back Bench ...... 17 Young Friends ...... 3 Practices of Quaker Worship ...... 4 Barclay's Apology ...... 13 First Steps in Silence ...... 26 Journeys in the Light ...... 12 Barn at the End of the World ...... 22 Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship: Kit for Enquirers ...... 26 Becoming Peacemakers ...... 7 Quakers, African Americans and the Know His Voice that Feeds and Leads Before Business Begins ...... 23 Myth of Racial Justice ...... 11 You ...... 22 Being Changed in the Sharing ...... 8 Foi et pratique ...... 23 La Lumière intérieure, source de vie .. 14 Being Faithful as Friends ...... 3 Forged in the Fire ...... 19 Let us See What Love Can Do ...... 13 Being in the Middle ...... 7 Friend: The Story of George Fox and the Light that is Shining ...... 4 Benjamin: the Meetinghouse Mouse .. 17 Quakers ...... 11 Light to live by ...... 4 Best Man for Settling New Country ... 11 Friends for 350 Years ...... 11 Lighting Candles-Dark ...... 17 Beyond Majority Rule ...... 3 Friends Peace Testimony ...... 26 Listening Spirituality. Volume I ...... 22 Black Fire ...... 11 Friends' Peace Witness in a Time of Listening Spirituality. Volume II ...... 22 Boy Who Loved to Draw ...... 17 Crisis ...... 7 Listening to the Light ...... 13 Breakthrough to Unity ...... 15 Friends Spiritual Message ...... 26 Lives that Speak ...... 12 Building the Life of the Meeting ...... 20 Fueling our Future ...... 10 Living Faith ...... 12 Cdn Friends Historical Nwslttr ...... 11 Future of the Religious Society of Living from the Center ...... 16 CFSC ...... 26 Friends in Britain ...... 4 Living Our Testimony on Equality ...... 4 Christian Faith-Practice ...... 23 Gathered Meeting ...... 26 Living Truth: A Spiritual Portrait of Christianity and the Inner Life: Twenty- Genesee Friend: the Life and Times of Pierre Ceresole ...... 24 First Century Reflections on the Sunderland Pattison Gardner ...... 12 Marriage and Commitment ...... 21 Words of Early Friends ...... 13 Genetically Modified Crops: Promises, Marriage: A Spiritual Leading for Coming into Friendship as a Gift ...... 20 Perils and the Need for Public Policy Lesbian, Gay and Straight Couples 24 Community of Friends...... 20 ...... 10 Matthew 18: Wisdom for Living in Conflict in Meetings ...... 20 Getting Rooted ...... 24 Community ...... 20 Convinced Quakerism ...... 3 Glory Boy ...... 17 Meeting ...... 21 Costing Not Less than Everything ...... 10 Glossaire QUAKER Glossary ...... 23 Meeting the Spirit ...... 4 Creating Spiritual Community...... 20 God Answers Back ...... 13 Members One of Another ...... 21 Creeds and Quakers ...... 3 God is Silence ...... 15 Messenger that Goes Before ...... 22 Crossing Arcs: Alzheimer’s, My Mother, Godless for God’s Sake...... 13 Mind of Christ: Bill Taber on Meetings and Me ...... 21 Going Forward Experimentally ...... 20 for Business ...... 4 Daily Readings from Quaker Spirituality Grief, Forgiveness, and Redemption as a Mind the Oneness ...... 23 ...... 15 Way of Transformation ...... 16 Minding the Future ...... 9 Dark Night Journey ...... 15 Ground and Spring ...... 4 Minimum Quaker ...... 26 Dealing with Difficult Behavior ...... 20 Grounded in God ...... 20 Moving into Membership ...... 21 Dear Benjamin Banneker ...... 17 Growing the Blessed Community ...... 20 Muddling toward Simplicity ...... 10 Deepening the Spiritual Life ...... 3 Guests of My Life ...... 22 Mystery of Quaker Light ...... 16 Description of the Qualifications ...... 13 Guide-Quaker Practice ...... 4 Nathaniel’s Violin ...... 18 Discovering God as Companion ...... 22 Handbook-Pres. Clerk ...... 23 Near Sympathy ...... 12 Doing the Work: Finding the Meaning . 9 Hidden Wholeness ...... 16 Never Broken Treaty? ...... 9 Earthcare for Friends ...... 10 Holding One Another in the Light ...... 20 Night is Full of Stars ...... 12 Eight of a Kind ...... 17 Holy Silence...... 16 No Extraordinary Power: Prayer, Emma Field (Book One) ...... 19 How on Earth Do We Live Now? ...... 10 Stillness and Activism ...... 24 Emma Field (Book Two) ...... 19 How Quaker Meetings Work ...... 26 No Shame, No Fear ...... 19 Encounter with Silence ...... 15 I Have Always Wanted to be Jewish ... 13 Nonsense on Stilts: A Quaker View of Encountering the Light ...... 3 If John Woolman Were Among Us ..... 10 Human Rights ...... 9 Engaging Scripture ...... 13 In Search of a Moral Economy ...... 9 Observations on War and other poems 19 Essays on the Quaker Vision of Gospel In the Love of Nature ...... 10 Occupied with Nonviolence: A Order ...... 3 Interfaith Pilgrims ...... 24 Palestinian Woman Speaks ...... 7 Evolutionary Potential of Quakerism Introduction to Quakerism ...... 4 One Heart and a Wrong Spirit ...... 24 Revisited...... 3 Introduction to Quakers ...... 26 Opening the Scriptures ...... 14 Expectant Listening ...... 15 Intro-Quaker Spirituality ...... 4 Organization and Procedure...... 23 Faith and Practice ...... 23 Paths to Quaker Parenting ...... 21

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Patterns and Examples: Experiencing the Quakers and the Search for Peace ...... 7 Thee, Hannah! ...... 18 Spirit of Other Faiths ...... 14 Quakers in Canada ...... 12 This We Can Say ...... 23 Peace Testimony of Friends ...... 26 Quakers in Conflict ...... 12 Three Ravens and Two Widows ...... 13 Perspectives on Friends Testimonies .... 9 Quakers: A Very Short Introduction ..... 5 Through Flaming Sword: the Life and Pictorial Guide to the Quaker Tapestry Quaking ...... 18 Legacy of George Fox ...... 13 ...... 12 Quaking Meeting ...... 5 Thy Friend, Obadiah ...... 18 Piece of Forever ...... 18 Quality and Depth of Worship and To be Broken and Tender ...... 14 Plain Language ...... 19 Ministry ...... 24 Toward a New Vision ...... 8 Plain Living ...... 5 Quiet Eye ...... 19 Travels in the Ministry ...... 6 Plea for the Poor ...... 24 Rachel and Obadiah ...... 18 Truth of the Heart ...... 6 Population is People ...... 24 Realizing the UN Declaration on the Turnaround ...... 21 Portrait in Grey ...... 12 Rights of Indigenous Peoples ...... 9 Twelve Quakers and Equality ...... 9 Power We Call God...... 22 Reflections from a Long Marriage ...... 25 Twelve Quakers and Evil ...... 14 Practice of Quaker Worship ...... 5 Refusing to be Enemies...... 7 Twelve Quakers and Faith ...... 14 Practice of the Love of God ...... 16 Religious Society of Friends: An Intro .. 5 Twelve Quakers and God ...... 15 Practicing Peace: A Devotional Walk Right Relationship: Building a Whole Twelve Quakers and Jesus ...... 15 through the Quaker Tradition ...... 7 Earth Economy ...... 11 Twelve Quakers and Pacifism ...... 7 Practicing Peace: Teaching Young Rise Up Singing ...... 18 Twelve Quakers and Simplicity ...... 9 Children ...... 7 Rooted in Christianity, Open to New Twelve Quakers and Worship ...... 6 Presence in the Midst ...... 5 Light...... 14 Two Mules...... 26 Principles-Bus. Mtg...... 26 Rufus Jones: essential writings ...... 5 Unequal World We Inhabit ...... 8 Prophetic Community ...... 5 Sacred Compass ...... 16 Unforeseen Joy ...... 23 Quaker Bible Reader ...... 14 Sanctuary of the Soul ...... 16 Universalism and Religions ...... 15 Quaker Book of Wisdom ...... 5 Seeing, Hearing, Knowing: Reflections Universalism and Spirituality ...... 17 Quaker Faith and Practice ...... 23 on Experiments with Light ...... 16 Ursula Franklin Reader: Pacifism as a Quaker Faith and Practice in Aotearoa 24 Seekers Found ...... 25 Map ...... 8 Quaker Funerals ...... 26 Seeking the Blessed Community ...... 13 Voyageurs...... 19 Quaker in the Zendo ...... 22 Selections from the Writings of James Walking Humbly with God...... 22 Quaker Lite 2 1/2 ...... 19 Nayler ...... 22 We’re Going to Meeting for Worship . 18 Quaker Marriage ...... 26 Silence & Speech ...... 5 What is Quakerism?...... 6 Quaker Meeting for Worship ...... 26 Silence and Speech ...... 26 When Friends Attend to Business ...... 26 Quaker Path ...... 26 Silence and Witness ...... 6 When the Rain Returns ...... 8 Quaker Reader ...... 5 Silent Worship and Quaker Values ..... 26 Where Should I Stand? A Field Guide Quaker Spirituality ...... 16 Sing and Rejoice ...... 25 for Monthly Meeting Clerks ...... 23 Quaker Testimonies...... 26 Some Fruits-Solitude ...... 16 Where the Wind Blows ...... 21 Quaker Testimony to the Earth? ...... 10 Special Education as a Spiritual Journey Whispers of Faith ...... 6 Quaker United Nations Office ...... 26 ...... 25 Who are the Quakers? ...... 26 Quaker Views on Mysticism ...... 14 Spirit of the Quakers ...... 6 Who do you say I am? ...... 15 Quaker Way ...... 18 Spirit Rising: Young Quaker Voices ..... 6 Wider Quaker Fellowship ...... 26 Quaker Way (leaflet) ...... 26 Spirited Living ...... 7 Witch of Blackbird Pond ...... 18 Quaker Wedding ...... 26 Spirit-led Eldering ...... 21 World is our Cloister ...... 17 Quaker Witness as Sacrament ...... 9 Spiritual Discernment ...... 25 Worship in Song ...... 18 Quaker Writings: An Anthology, 1650- Spiritual Responsibility in the Meeting Wrestling with Our Faith Tradition ...... 6 1920...... 5 for Business ...... 26 Wrestling With The Angel ...... 25 Quakerism – A Religion Meaningful for Sun of Quaker Laughter ...... 19 You are Welcome Here ...... 26 Today’s World...... 5 Support for Our True Selves ...... 11 Young Foxes...... 26 Quakerism: A Theology for Our Time 14 Testament of Devotion ...... 16 Your First Time ...... 26 Quakers and Prayer ...... 26 That of God in Every Man ...... 16

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Postal Charges (for orders from North America) Value of order between Postage $0 and $9.95 ...... $2.50 $10 to $19.95 ...... $7.50 $20 to $34.95 ...... $10.00 $35 to $59.95 ...... $11.50 $60 and over ...... $13.00

Add appropriate postal charges to book costs ...... (HST is already included; do not add more.)

For orders coming from outside North America add 20% to the total cost of the books......

Amount enclosed: Total: ......

Name: ...... Date: ......

Address: ......

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...... Postal Code: ……………

Please Note: QBS does not have the resources of a commercial bookseller, so in general we are unable to make special orders for books not in our regular stock.

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