Tag Archives: prophetic call

The Moses Of Her People

Posted on December 7, 2019 by friendmarcelle

“Harriet,” the first feature-length film about liberator and abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman, emphasizes the prophetic nature of her extraordinary gifts. In school I learned only a few brief facts about Harriet Tubman: she escaped from slavery and then, bravely, went … Continue reading →

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Gathering in the Divine Mystery

Posted on May 12, 2015 by friendmarcelle

In the Quaker practice of group worship on the basis of silence come special times when an electric hush and solemnity and depth of power steals over the worshippers. A blanket of divine covering comes over the room, and a … Continue reading →

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Where Christ Meets Us

Posted on August 12, 2014 by friendmarcelle

Being part of a faith community has always been essential grounding for the faithful life, and the prophetic life. Continue reading →

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