• Birthright Culture

    There is a difference between an organization that operates out of a “birthright” culture and one that works from a Convincement Culture. The first is primarily concerned with preservation and legacy, while the latter lean towards an open-ended model of change. “Birthright” is old Quaker language that some Friends still use to talk about being…

  • Southern California Quarterly Meeting

    Here are some links and resources to accompany Wess’ talk “Jesus Against Empire” for the Southern California Quarterly Meeting fall gathering from 2020-11-08. What I can do in the context of the rich world is minute and without risk in comparison with the great traditions of resistance. The issues is not to venerate heroes but together to…

  • Resisting Empire: Online Materials

  • Caring for Self and Others in Times of Trouble: Some Spiritual Tools and Tips

    This was shared with me from Alexander Levering Kern, graduate of Guilford College and Executive Director Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS) at Northeastern University. He and his family attends Friends Meeting at Cambridge, Massachusetts. I think you will find it helpful. Please share with others as you see fit. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe some more.…

  • Register Now for Online Webinar: Leadership Amongst Friends

    Dear Friends, I am co-facilitating an online course for Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, UK on Leadership Amongst Friends with Zélie Gross and John Gray, two British Quakers. The six-week course runs from 20 April to 31 May 2020. I’d like to invite you to consider joining us this year if you are interested in spending some…