Quaker Traditions for Troubled Times (Guest Speaker: Eileen Flanagan)
Eileen Flanagan is an award-winning author, speaker, and Quaker activist. She has served as both clerk and campaign director of Earth Quaker Action Team and has trained people across the United States in nonviolent strategies for change. In recent months, she worked with Daniel Hunter to create both online trainings and a peacekeeper workbook that are being used by tens of thousands of today’s activists.
Her newest book, Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation, offers lessons, not only for those concerned about climate change, but for all those who want to work across our divisions for a better world. Eileen carries a minute of religious service from Chestnut Hill Meeting which has been affirmed by Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Read more at eileenflanagan.com.
Queries:
What practices help you to listen for leadings of the Spirit?
Are you open to taking a risk, if led?
What role does your church community play in supporting your discernment?
How might you need or offer solidarity during these times?