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AFSC on Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative)

AFSC report on Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) annual sessions

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Social media affected attitudes on racial equality

A new report from PEW Research indicates social media is one reason for significant changes in attitudes on racial equality. Attitudes on racial equality

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Thoughts on a First Day (Sunday) morning

Since Randy (Porter) died over three years ago I find myself asking God “what would you have me do today?” when I arise on the weekends.  (Weekday mornings are focused on work at Riley Hospital for Children).  This has made me … Continue reading

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President Obama’s Iran briefing to activists

Last night President Obama spoke for half an hour by phone to activists who support him.  He described how the Iran deal is a good deal for the United States and all the counties who joined in the negotiations in good … Continue reading

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Queries related to peace and nonviolence

Many issues related to peace and nonviolence were considered by the Peace and Social Concerns committee, of which I am co-clerk with Sherry Hutchison, at the annual sessions of Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative). Many of our concerns related to the … Continue reading

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Keystone Pledge of Resistance video

Glass Web Projects, with animator Andrew Burger, just finished working with me to produce this video of the story of the Keystone Pledge of Resistance. Keystone Pledge of Resistance

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Peace and Socials Concerns, Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) 2015

I am co-clerk of Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative)’s Peace and Social Concerns committee.  We just finished our annual meeting sessions, and the approved reports and minutes follow: Peace and Social Concerns Committee Report  2015 Iowa Yearly Meeting (Conservative) The Peace … Continue reading

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Presentation at Des Moines Valley Meeting

Indy Friend shares about small group ministry  Indy Friend shares about small group ministry Published: July 20, 2015 Jeff Kisling is an attender of North Meadow Circle of Friends in Indianapolis, a member of Bear Creek Friends Meeting, and the co-clerk of the … Continue reading

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The Confederate Flag

The lowering of the Confederate flag on the Capitol grounds in South Carolina today is deeply symbolic.  While the horrific deaths in Charleston created the moment for this historic action, the discussions and decisions this stimulated have been shaped by … Continue reading

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Quaker meeting for worship

Meeting for Worship is the subject of the advice and queries being considered this month by Bear Creek meeting and distance members.  While Meeting for Worship  can be bring a sense of peace and revitalization, it can also feel kind … Continue reading

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