by David Evans | 4 Sep, 2021
The Timeless Hour David Evans, South Australia and Northern Territory Regional Meeting The Timeless Hour Let action go; and with it all the thoughtOf action. Even when the world is rackedIt may be worthier to refrain from actionThan it is to act. Forget...
by Susan Freeman | 6 Sep, 2020
Reflections on YM20 Susan Freeman, New South Wales Regional Meeting I did toy with the idea of subtitling my article “I Was A YM20 Groupie”, as I did almost every kind of session possible, and really enjoyed the week. So, let me explain myself a bit. I haven’t had...
by Michael Searle | 6 Sep, 2020
Let’s consider new terminology Michael Searle, Canberra Regional Meeting “Meeting for Worship for Business” may be an oxymoron In the past decade or so, this Quaker expression has become our common language. I submit that it is misleading. I suggest that a Meeting for...
by David Swain | 1 Dec, 2019
Duncan Frewin, Queensland Regional Meeting Sunday morning. There is stillness around the room. Quietly a Friend stands, breathes in, then breaks the silence to speak – a prayer perhaps, or spiritual reflection occasioned by a current issue, or an encouragement to...
by David Swain | 4 Sep, 2016
A first-timer’s reflection Carol Thornton, Canberra Regional Meeting If I was to suggest one word that best described my experience of Yearly Meeting (YM), it would be “energising.” Elder Michael Searle’s suggestion that I attend the YM was appealing from the outset....
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