The first session on Quaker History met today.  One thought we had during the session is that there is a tension between the charismatic, dynamic activism of the first generation of Friends and the quiet, well organized nature of Friends who founded successful institutions and businesses.  I believe that the tension between responsive activists who follow spiritual […]

Here are some links to some primary sources to provide the flavor of 17th century Quakerism. Chapter 1  Here is a link to the first chapter of George Fox’s Journal  George Fox – Chapter 1.  Long time members of our faculty will remember the Light Cantata a piece that was written to honor Friends Seminary’s 200th Anniversary […]

In a recent full faculty-staff meeting, I asked if our community might consider holding regular Meeting for Business.  I would love to invite people to respond to this proposal; perhaps we can use this blog for critical evaluation of this idea.  My current thinking is:  We hold a monthly meeting for business 3:30 to 4:30pm. […]

Here are the readings for our session: Quaker History Intro Quaker History #1 Quaker History #2  

Bo Lauder, the principal at Friends Seminary sent around an endorsement of an upcoming workshop at Friends Council on clerking by Art Larrabee.  He does a great workshop and I recommend it to all Friends who might someday clerk a committee, a Friends Meeting or any Friends organization.  I attended one a number of years […]

I have long wanted to write about my encounters with Quakerism as a teacher at a Friends school.  I am also eager to answer questions about Quakerism and how it can be applied to education in the 21st century. I welcome contributions, queries, and responses from Friends Seminary students, staff, parents, alums and the general […]