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Our Life is Love: the Quaker Spiritual Journey
Marcelle Martin's book, Our Life is Love: The Quaker Spiritual Journey, explores ten elements of the spiritual experience of Quakers. It is a great resource for study groups to explore these elements of spiritual experience in our own lives. See the Publication page for more information. * * * * * * * * Marcelle is available to lead workshops and retreats and to give talks. See the Teaching and Upcoming Workshops page.-
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When the Healers are Sent Away, the Prophets Must Rise
In May 2025, Crozer-Chester Hospital closed, affecting over half a million people and resulting in many job losses. The Crozer 8, a group of advocates, staged a peaceful, prophetic protest to demand justice in healthcare, emphasizing the need for reform against corporate greed. Their actions highlight a broader national crisis in access to essential medical services. Continue reading
Posted in All of Life is Sacred, Following a Leading, Radical Christianity, Taking a prophetic stand, Working for Peace and Justice
Tagged corporate greed, Crozer 8, Crozer Chester Medical Center, health, health-insurance, healthcare, healthcare is a right, Luke 18:1-8, Martin Luther King Jr., news, Nonviolent Medical Army, Prospect Medical Holdings, the poor widow, the unjust judge
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Healing Prayers for EarthQuaker Carl Magruder
Friends everywhere who have been blessed by Carl Magruder’s unique and wonderful presence and ministry are praying for his recovery from brain injury. Today, in addition to holding him in the Light, you can get to know Carl by watching an interview I recorded with him, or one of his amazing 2020 FGC Bible Half hours on the subject of “Jesus as Trickster..” Continue reading
Posted in All of Life is Sacred, Facing Life with Faith, Following a Leading, Living Through Crisis and Climate Change, Quaker Faith Today, Supporting Spirit-led Ministry
Tagged anchor committee, Carl Magruder, climate crisis, EarthQuaker, Great Turning, Great Unraveling, healing prayer, hospice chaplain, Jesus as Trickster, oneness with the world, Quaker elders, wildfires
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