Advices & Queries

This little pamphlet has the core of Quakerism in its questions and advice on living a full and whole spiritual life in your community. Ideal to carry in your pocket or handbag, for contemplation and to give to interested people.

Britain Yearly Meeting 1994 24 PP. Tract

$2.50 (in stock)

Celebrating The Quaker Way

BY BEN PINK DANDELION
"I am a Quaker. I am part of a worldwide Quaker community and I inhabit that knowledge daily. It helps me live the way I want to." This is how Ben Pink Dandelion starts this little booklet written for Friends to help them celebrate the Quaker way and its rich tradition.

Britain Yearly Meeting 2009 28 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

Guide To Quaker Practice

Php 20

BY HOWARD BRINTON
This is an accessible, clear and concise description of Quaker distinctives, beliefs and practices. "For more than sixty years, Friends have used the Guide to Quaker Practice to demystify Friends' customary procedures. Howard Brinton wrote the Guide assuming that somebody would improve on his work as the Religious Society of Friends grew and changed in the second half of the twentieth century. His Guide proved more durable than he anticipated. He described Quaker pra ctice by reference to theology, applying historical precedent insofar as it did not interfere with the clear description of contemporary practice." - Jared Taber, from the new foreword

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 1993 92 PP. Paper

$8.00 (in stock)

A Light That Is Shining

An Introduction To The Quakers

BY HARVEY GILLMAN
This is Harvey Gillman's 2005 revision of his introduction to British Quakers. It arose out of an experience the author had telling a group of non-Friends about Quakers. It includes chapters entitled `The Foundation: God within the Heart,' `Worship: A Quiet Waiting,' `Origins and Development: The Growth of the Quaker Outlook,' `From Conviction to Practice: Faith into Action,' `Quaker Organisation: Meetings and meetings,' `Quakers Today: Respect for Diversity,' and `Being Part of a Community: Membership and Commitment.' Also included is a bibliography for further reading.

Britain Yearly Meeting 2003 96 PP. Paper

$12.50 (in stock)

Listening To The Light

How To Bring Quaker Simplicity And Integrity Into Our Lives

BY JIM PYM
This book is an essential contemporary introduction to Quakerism written by a noted British Friend. Using many quotations from Britain Yearly Meeting's Faith and Practice and other prominent sources, Pym summarizes Quaker thought and spiritual practice without over-simplifying it. This book is a useful guide both for inquirers and seasoned Friends who long for an accessible, clear and contemplative presentation of the core elements of our faith today. Includes advices and queries, a fine bibliography and other resources in the appendices.

Rider Books 1999 192 PP. Paper

$19.95 (in stock)

New Light

12 Quaker Voices

EDITED BY JENNIFER KAVANAGH
Jennifer Kavanagh pulls together the writings from the Quaker Quest series "Twelve Quakers and..." on such as pacifism, evil, simplicity and the Quaker understanding of God. "In this book, we are given varied and thought-provoking Quaker views on a series of important topics related both to belief and to practice. ...A valuable resource for those who wish to reflect on their Faith and Practice, whether a newcomer to Quakerism or an experienced member of a Quaker Meeting. Particularly helpful is that they are each short and to the point, with the different viewpoints..." - George Ellis, Quaker Cosmologist, Winner of the Templeton Prize

O Books 2008 240 PP. Paper

$24.95 (in stock)

A Quaker Book Of Wisdom

Life Lessons In Simplicity, Service, And Common Sense

BY ROBERT LAWRENCE SMITH
Smith, a lifelong Friend and retired headmaster of Sidwell Friends School, offers personal reflections on the values and lessons absorbed from his Quaker childhood and in later years. Chapters on Silence, Worship, Truth, Simplicity, Conscience, Nonviolence, Service, Business, Education, and Family provide an informal but revealing inside look at what Quaker faith has meant in one person's life, while providing a general introduction to Friends practices and principles.

HarperCollins 1999 144 PP. Paper

$12.95 (in stock)

The Quaker Way

BY THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS GENERAL CONFERENCE, ILLUSTRATED BY SIGNE WILKINSON
Up-to-date faith and practice handbook for upper elementary and middle school youngsters. Also useful to new attenders and seekers. Sections on history, meeting for worship, how the society works, prayer and more. Includes a Quaker glossary, bibliography, and fun illustrations from a Pulitzer Prize winning Quaker cartoonist.

Quaker Press of FGC 1998 100 PP. Paper

$8.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)

The Quakers - A Very Short Introduction

BY BEN PINK-DANDELION
This little book is the latest one volume introduction to Quakerism. Written by Pink Dandelion, Quaker Studies teacher at Woodbrooke, this text presents an overview of Quaker identity, history, worship, theology, belief and ecumenism. Dandelion also offers a concluding chapter on the future of Quakerism and presents a chart o n three branches that he identifies: evangelical, conservative and liberal. Dandelion's approach offers a welcome addition to introductory texts, though not all will agree with the conclusions and characterizations that he asserts.

Oxford 2008 160 PP. Paper

$11.95 (in stock)

Silence And Witness

The Quaker Tradition

BY MICHAEL BIRKEL
This is a meaty and inviting introduction to Quaker thought and spiritual life. The detailed examination of discernment about when to speak in meeting and other leadings is worth the cover price. His chapter entitled 'The Facing Bench' lifts up well selected quotations of prominent Friends on topics such as 'The Immediate Presence of God,' 'The Universal Light of Christ,' and 'The Spiritual Basis of Peace.' His chapter on the inward experience of worship is both an excellent introduction and a seasoned examination of centering techniques. This is a book that belongs in every meeting house and in every new attenders' home.

Orbis 2004 144 PP. Paper

$18.00 (in stock)

Twelve Quakers And Simplicity

BY QUAKER QUEST
What does simplicity mean in our complex world? Is it a lifestyle option, or is it more than that? From their own experience, the writers tell of how they try to extend their understanding of simplicity to the way they live their daily lives, and what that means in a troubled world. Quaker Quest is a new outreach initiative in Britain that is also taking root in America. As part of this work they have published six pamphlets. Twelve anonymous friends write on what each topic means to them. Topics chosen reflect the areas attenders at Quaker Quest events have been most interested to explore.

Quaker Quest 2006 32 PP. Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Twelve Quakers And Jesus

BY QUAKER QUEST
Quaker Quest is a new outreach initiative in Britain that is also taking root in America. As part of this work they have published six pamphlets. Twelve anonymous friends write on what each topic means to them. Topics chosen reflect the areas attenders at Quaker Quest events have been most interested to explore. What part does Jesus play in the Quaker faith? Do Quakers `believe' in the Bible? Twelve individual Quakers share their responses to these questions.

Quaker Quest 2007 35 PP. Paper

$7.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Twelve Quakers And Equality

BY QUAKER QUEST
Equality is at the heart of Quaker religious faith. It is one of the testimonies through which Friends live - others are peace, simplicity and truth - and it has often been perceived as being the most important of all. In the seventh volume of this series, twelve individual Quakers explore their commitment to equality through their own experience. Topics include prisons, childhood and issues of race, gender and sexuality. All of them write movingly about their lives and their religion.

Quaker Quest 2007 40 PP. Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Twelve Quakers And God

BY QUAKER QUEST
What is God? Who is God? Or maybe the question is: Who is God for you? What is the name you use, what is your experience, your understanding? 12 British Quakers write from their own experience, starting from their own insights, not from any agreed statement of belief. 12 pieces form 12 different viewpoints, yet each has been life-changing for the person involved. This pamphlet is part of an exploration for writers and readers alike. Those wondering about the Quaker way, and what motivates its followers, should find these 12 honest accounts helpful.

QuakerQuest 2004 60 PP. Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Twelve Quakers And Faith

BY QUAKER QUEST
Twelve Quakers write about what faith means to them in their lives, starting from their own insights, not any agreed statement of belief. The latest in the Twelve Quakers series - this is NOT included in the New light book that collects all the other pamphlets within one cover.

QuakerQuest 2010 36 PP. Paper

$7.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

Twelve Quakers And Worship

BY QUAKER QUEST
The worship of Quakers is waiting on God in the silence and stillness. Seeking after God in this way is not to escape from the world, but to find the spiritual power that heals it. Twelve British Friends write of their experience of worship. These contributions are not religious essays but rather recordings that have the authentic voice of personal experience based within the worshipping community. The Meeting for Worship is at the heart of the Quaker way and all else is an outcome of that experience. Those wondering about the Quaker way, and what motivates its followers, should find these twelve honest accounts helpful.

Quaker Quest 2004 32 PP Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Twelve Quakers And Pacifism

BY QUAKER QUEST
The peace testimony is central to Quaker faith. In this pamphlet twelve Friends present a diversity of perspectives and reflections on living the peace testimony and grappling with what it means to each of them. Quaker Quest is a new outreach initiative in Britain that is also taking root in America. As part of this work they have published six pamphlets. Twelve anonymous friends write on what each topic means to them. Topics chosen reflect the areas attenders at Quaker Quest events have been most interested to explore.

Quaker Quest 2005 36 PP Paper

$7.00 (in stock)

Twelve Quakers And Evil

BY QUAKER QUEST
What is the Quaker view of evil? How do Quakers judge someone like Hitler? Are natural disasters evil? How do Quakers respond? Twelve Quakers reflect here on evil and therefore also on goodness and forgiveness and trust. Quaker Quest is a new outreach initiative in Britain that is also taking root in America. As part of this work they have published six pamphlets. Twelve anonymous friends write on what each topic means to them. Topics chosen reflect the areas attenders at Quaker Quest events have been most interested to explore.

Quaker Quest 2006 32 PP. Paper

$7.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

What Is Quakerism?

A Primer - Php 277

BY GEORGE T. PECK
This little pamphlet reads easily and covers the basics of Quakerism. Includes Friends' form of worship, lifestyle, activities in the world, structure, and terminology.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 1988 48 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)