Category Archives: Quaker Meetings

Spiritual Fire

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote about the imagery of light filled flowers and the Inner Light.  That reminded me of a message that was given to me during our Quaker meeting for worship at North Meadow Circle of Friends once when I … Continue reading →

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Ripple Effect of Stories

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

The following is from a PowerPoint presentation.  I hope this format works.

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KI and Quakers

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday I wrote about religion, related to the book we were reading for the monthly book discussion at KI (Kheprw Institute), The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (25th Anniversary Edition) by Stephen R. Covey.   … Continue reading →

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First Day and religion

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

In the past (and some continue the practice today) Quakers referred to the days of the week by number, with Sunday being First Day, Monday Second Day, etc.  This was because they objected to naming the days after Roman gods.  … Continue reading →

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A Beloved Community

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Jeff Kisling

There are two annual meetings of Quakers who belong to Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative).  Yearly Meeting is a week of gathering for worship, business and community interest meetings, held at Scattergood Friends School and Farm.  This usually occurs at end of July. … Continue reading →

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