SpeakingTruth.org program: Jewels of Quakerism

Contemporary Quakerism: Contrasts and Connections

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:01:57 -0700

This video in the Jewels of Quakerism series looks at the variety of Friends in today's world and considers the social and theological splits that brought such the different types of Quakers into being. We'll look at the difference in worship, the geographical location of Friends, and broad connections in theology. The video closes by considering some of the place where there is overlap between Friends' Faith and Practice and that of other traditions, and by encouraging people to enter into dialogue with others.

The Jewels of Quakerism: Introduction

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:43:47 -0700

This is an explanatory video discribing the origins of the Jewels of Quakerism Project and introducing viewers to the processes through which the videos' content is arrived upon.

The History and Context of the Origins of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:45:51 -0700

This episode in the Jewels of Quakerism series address some of the social, political, and religious context within which the Religious Society of Friends began to form. It traces certain aspects of Christian History from Jesus of Nazareth through to George Fox and Margaret Fell.

Gospel Order, Openings, Leadings, and Ministry

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:47:59 -0700

This episode of the Jewels of Quakerism series addresses our understanding of Gospel Order within the context of the Religious Society of Friends. Within that umbrella we also touch on Quaker uses of the words "Opening," "Leading," and "Ministry."

Witness, Testimony, Heterotopia, and Hedge

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:49:41 -0700

This episode in the Jewels of Quakerism series considers our understanding of the origins of Friends' testimonies, and the ways that testimonies can be borne our through witness to the world. As an outgrowth of these topics we will also consider some of the ways in which the testimonies were dividers, setting apart Early Friends from others. We close with a consideration of what a healthy model for Friends witness might look like today.

Spiritual Gifts in Community

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:51:39 -0700

This episode of the Jewels of Quakerism series begins with a scriptural and experiential consideration of Spiritual Gifts, and explores the role that faith communities have in the development of those gifts. Attention is paid to historical traditions as well as contemporary practices.

Discernment and Spiritual Practices

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:53:19 -0700

This episode in the Jewels of Quakerism series explores the definition and role of discernment in the Religious Society of Friends, and considers some of the corporate and individual practices that Friends make use of in their faith lives.

To read more about the Jewels of Quakerism Project visit: http://doiop.com/JewelsofQuakerism.

It is important to note that the views contained in this series of videos should not be interpreted as uniformly accepted by members of the Religious Society of Friends.

We do not want people to feel as if these opinions are exhaustive or definitive. We have simply attempted to truthfully express our experience and understanding.

We invite you to not only view this material but also to reflect on your own experience and share it with others, exploring for yourself: Quakerism is an experiential faith.