QuakerPress of FGC publishes books and other resources to nurture meetings and individual Friends. See what's new below, or browse all of our publications through Quakerbooks of FGC, our exclusive trade distributor. Their website has extended descriptions and features online ordering. You can come see all of our publications at the annual FGC Gathering, or in the year-round store at the FGC offices in Philadelphia.
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New and Notable From QuakerPress of FGC
A Lively Faith
Reflections On Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative)
By Callie Marsh
The Conservative Friends of Iowa have a unique story. It is a chronicle of how one group of Quakers has held fast to its roots against the winds of change, while simultaneously grappling with and responding to the modern world. Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) stands its own ground, fitting neither into the liberal nor orthodox Quaker camps, yet with connections to both. Callie Marsh entered this community as an adult seeker and made it her home, taking part in identity-wrenching struggles, such as their understanding of Christianity and the question of same-gender marriage.
Paperback $17.50
Available now from Quakerbooks
Conversation with Christ
Quaker Meditations On The Gospel Of John
By Douglas Gwyn
The Gospel of John is sometimes known among Friends as "the Quaker Gospel," because it speaks to the Quaker concern for a here-and-now experience of eternal reality in Christ. Conversation with Christ expores this theme through thirteen conversations from the Fourth Gospel in which the history and mystery of Jesus are revealed. Each of these close readings is followed by examples of ways Quakers have grappled with its message and by a guided meditation inviting readers to experience the form Christ takes in our lives.
152 pages Paperback $21.95
Available now from Quakerbooks
Black Fire
African American Quakers On Spirituality And Human Rights
Edited by Harold D. Weaver, Jr., Paul Kriese, Stephen W. Angell
Black Fire gathers together the voices of 18 remarkable individuals who spoke and wrote as African Americans from within the Quaker community. They testify about their viewpoints on racial justice - both within the Religious Society of Friends and society at large - and they speak of their life in the Spirit. As a collection, these selections exhibit the vitality and wisdom that three centuries of African American Quakers have contributed to and on behalf of Friends.
300 pages Paperback $23.95
Available now from Quakerbooks
Spirit Rising
Young Quaker Voices
Edited by Angelina Conti, Cara Curtis, Wess Daniels, John Lomuria, Emma Condori, Harriet Hart et al.
Spirit Rising: Young Quaker Voices celebrates, critiques, questions, and reflects on the Quaker faith experience. Writing and visual art by teenage and young adult Quakers from around the world and across the theological and cultural spectrum of the Religious Society of Friends give readers a window on the spiritual riches and witness these Friends offer. The contributors in this volume challenge and inspire, as they witness to and celebrate Quakerism as it has been, as it is, and as it could yet be. The voices here come together in a symphony, cacophonous but also deeply resonant. Listen and you will hear that their Spirit - here called by many names - is undeniably rising.
356 pages Paperback $17.50
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Timeless Quaker Wisdom in Plainsong
Selected, Set to Music, and Recorded by Paulette Meier
Moved by Paulette Meier's inspiration, Quaker Press releases its first musical CD - a remarkable collection of 21 Gregorian chant-like songs of early Quaker texts. The words of George Fox, Margaret Fell, John Woolman, and others who may be new to you are sung in piercingly clear plainsong. You will receive the words in new ways. Sheet music to the songs, as well as background on the authors and Quaker themes of the quotations, are included as PDF on the disc. Hear sample tracks by following the link below, and see the reviews of Paulettes songs in the comment section below.
37 minutes Audio $15.95
Available now from Quakerbooks
A Lasting Gift
The Journal and Selected Writings of Sandra L. Cronk
By Sandra Cronk, Edited By Martha Paxson Grundy, Foreword by Parker Palmer
A Lasting Gift records the life and faith of Sandra (Sonnie) L. Cronk, Quaker author, teacher, and spiritual guide. A gifted storyteller, Sonnie's journals reveal a deep love of God and religion from childhood on. We find times of consolation, a clear sense of leading and knowledge of accompaniment, as well as times of questioning, resistance, darkness and doubt. She does not hesitate to critique where others (including Quakers) fall short in living and supporting one another in a God-centered life, in which she learned that "no circumstance could separate me from God." Listening, obedience, and community are major themes in the selections of published writings included here.
252 pages Paperback $19.00
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Earthcare for Children
A Curriculum For First Day School, Sunday School, And After School Programs
By Sandra Moon Farley, Diana Gail Egly, and Thomas Baxter Farley
A first day school curriculum based on experience at Palo Alto and Santa Cruz Meetings. Activities, exercises and discussion topics in 13 chapters. There are also duplicatable "home pages" which the children can use during the week at home. Very practical, useful and well laid out booklet with a good list of resources at the back and suggestions for other books to continue exploring these environmental topics. Also available as a .pdf file.
114 pages Spiralbound $19.95 / Pdf $8.95
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Faith and Play
Quaker Stories for Friends Trained in the Godly Play Method
By The Faith & Play Working Group of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Godly Play, created by Jerome Berryman, opened the way for Friends to teach bible stories using a method that embodies the Quaker idea of continuing revelation, supports multiple perspectives on a story, encourages silence as a tool within storytelling and honors the diversity of ways the spirit works within each person. This curriculum uses the full range of these techniques to help Friends tell stories of Quaker Faith and Practice. Developed by the Faith & Play Working Group of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Also available as a .pdf file.
44 pages Looseleaf $20.00 / Pdf $8.00
Available now from Quakerbooks
Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship
Quakers, African Americans and the Myth of Racial Justice
By Donna McDaniel and Vanessa Julye
The myth that all Quakers helped fugitive slaves and that all Quakers were civil rights activists does not tell the whole story. Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship lifts up the lives of Friends who were committed to ending enslavement and post-enslavement injustices, while showing how insidious, complex, and pervasive racism has been in the lives of all of us. Be sure to check out Vanessa's related 2005 keynote address The Seed Cracked Open, as well as the Fit For Freedom website with author interviews, related photos, news, events, and more.
575 pages Hardcover $45.00 / Paper $28.00
Available now from Quakerbooks
www.fitforfreedom.org
Religious Education Resources
QuakerPress has a number of religious education publications for all ages. These are a wonderful supplement to any meeting library, First Day School class, study group, or individual interest. Click through below to see further descriptions of each publication on the QuakerBooks website.
- Practicing Peace: Teaching Young Children the Quaker Peace Testimony (Older pre-school through 4th grade)
- Living Our Faith: The Bible and Friends' Testimonies (Kindergarten through 8th grade)
- Exploring Quakerism: A Study Guide - Participant's Edition (Adult)
- Exploring Quakerism: A Study Guide - Leader's Edition (Adult)
Publications Available Online
FGConnections
FGConnections, the newsletter of Friends General Conference, keeps you informed about FGC's programs and services. Also, it creates a forum for FGC Friends to air their views on topics announced in advance. We welcome articles and visuals from individuals and meetings. Recent editions include Conflict as a Gift from God and Friends in Ecumenical & Interfaith Work.
Resources for Fostering Vital Friends Meetings
The Resource guide to "Fostering Vital Friends Meetings" is now online in multiple formats!
Directory for Traveling Friends
Submit your name online! Sign up online to host visitors! A wonderful way to travel and meet new Friends. Hospitality listings for Quakers worldwide are open to Friends and attenders traveling with a letter of introduction from their home meetings. Now continually updated. Please note than the Directory will never be put online or sent via email for privacy reasons.
