http://www.pendlehill.org/ en-GB Copyright (c) 2010 Pendle Hill. All rights reserved. Pendle Hill Lectures no pendle,hill,lectures,quaker,friend,cary,forum,panel Pendle Hill lectures podcast Pendle Hill lectures podcast Wm. Blake Darlin bdarlin@pendlehill.org What are we to do when dealing with fear? “Be still and cool in thine own mind,” is a famous piece of advice from George Fox—though easier quoted than practiced, especially when we are in the midst of transition. Understanding and facing our fears can help to loosen their grip so we can face changes with openness and courage. What are we to do when dealing with fear? “Be still and cool in thine own mind,” is a famous piece of advice from George Fox—though easier quoted than practiced, especially when we are in the midst of transition. Understanding and facing our fears can help to loosen their grip so we can face changes with openness and courage. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100112_hot-and-bothered-in-thine-own-mind.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:17 -0500 Quakerism provides parents a belief system on which to base their parenting, testimonies to guide them, and practices that can help them stay focused. Parenting provides Quakers a challenge to live their faith. During our lecture/discussion we, participants and facilitator, will share what our beliefs and testimonies mean to us and how we can integrate them into family life using Quaker practices. We, members of the Quaker Parenting Initiative, have found that our work introduces people to Quakerism and satisfies a need of parents looking for a spiritual home. Quakerism provides parents a belief system on which to base their parenting, testimonies to guide them, and practices that can help them stay focused. Parenting provides Quakers a challenge to live their faith. During our lecture/discussion we, participants and facilitator, will share what our beliefs and testimonies mean to us and how we can integrate them into family life using Quaker practices. We, members of the Quaker Parenting Initiative, have found that our work introduces people to Quakerism and satisfies a need of parents looking for a spiritual home. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100223_paths-to-quaker-parenting.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:17 -0500 We will look at the way in which mindfulness practice has been adapted as a tool for healing in our culture, with a particular focus on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. There will be an opportunity for practice and plenty of time for questions. We will look at the way in which mindfulness practice has been adapted as a tool for healing in our culture, with a particular focus on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. There will be an opportunity for practice and plenty of time for questions. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100215_mindfulness-meditation.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:17 -0500 Rabbi Marcia Prager and Rebecca Mays have engaged in an unfolding and inspiring “interfaith dialogue” for over fifteen years. They have taught courses, retreats, and workshops together, at Pendle Hill and elsewhere. Rabbi Marcia Prager and Rebecca Mays have engaged in an unfolding and inspiring “interfaith dialogue” for over fifteen years. They have taught courses, retreats, and workshops together, at Pendle Hill and elsewhere. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091013_a-quaker-jewish-dialogue-about-jesus.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Delmy Mancia and Nolberto Guerria-Chacón are leaders of Evangelical Friends Churches in Philadelphia, affiliated with the Eastern Region of Evangelical Friends International. Delmy Mancia and Nolberto Guerria-Chacón are leaders of Evangelical Friends Churches in Philadelphia, affiliated with the Eastern Region of Evangelical Friends International. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091103_the-presence-of-the-living-christ.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Ben Pink Dandelion was brought up in a strict atheist household and sent to a Quaker school as a defense against religious instruction. Later peace activism brought him to Friends. Ben Pink Dandelion was brought up in a strict atheist household and sent to a Quaker school as a defense against religious instruction. Later peace activism brought him to Friends. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091110_the-inward-supper.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 At the age of 5, Betsy had a vision of the Living Christ in an evening worship at a meetinghouse in central Indiana. Years later, she made a commitment to that Living Christ who has held, comforted, and challenged her in the many years since. Through highest highs and lowest lows, Jesus has been her rock. At the age of 5, Betsy had a vision of the Living Christ in an evening worship at a meetinghouse in central Indiana. Years later, she made a commitment to that Living Christ who has held, comforted, and challenged her in the many years since. Through highest highs and lowest lows, Jesus has been her rock. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091117_he-lives.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Almost 30 years ago, Colin's life was nearly turned upside down by the Living Christ. Since that time, Colin has tried to be both an intentional student and follower of Jesus and be open to that real Life and Power that continues to turn us on our heads…when we will not resist it. Almost 30 years ago, Colin's life was nearly turned upside down by the Living Christ. Since that time, Colin has tried to be both an intentional student and follower of Jesus and be open to that real Life and Power that continues to turn us on our heads…when we will not resist it. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091208_thou-art-the-christ.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 After much seeking, including years as a practicing Zen Buddhist, Christopher Sammond came to Friends as a Christophobic “Universalist.” A series of encounters with Jesus over many years have gradually made him a Christ–centered Friend. After much seeking, including years as a practicing Zen Buddhist, Christopher Sammond came to Friends as a Christophobic “Universalist.” A series of encounters with Jesus over many years have gradually made him a Christ–centered Friend. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091201_fire-in-the-storm.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Lloyd Lee Wilson is a recorded minister of the gospel in Rich Square Monthly Meeting, North Carolina Yearly Meeting (Conservative). His message is that "Christ has come to teach His people Himself." Lloyd Lee Wilson is a recorded minister of the gospel in Rich Square Monthly Meeting, North Carolina Yearly Meeting (Conservative). His message is that "Christ has come to teach His people Himself." http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20091124_who-do-you-say-i-am.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Patricia McBee has learned that committing one's life to living under God's guidance can lead to many transitions.  As she has felt herself called to one activity and then another, she has from time to time felt that she is stepping out into thin air only to find herself drawn more closely to God. Patricia McBee has learned that committing one's life to living under God's guidance can lead to many transitions.  As she has felt herself called to one activity and then another, she has from time to time felt that she is stepping out into thin air only to find herself drawn more closely to God. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100126_from-thin-air-to-solid-ground.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Mas will speak from personal and family experience of relocation and incarceration during World War II. As part of the talk, Mas will convene a group of Nikkei (Japanese Americans) who had direct experience of surviving this forced transition of dislocation, personal and financial loss, and racial discrimination. They will share stories of living through this tumultuous time, of moving on, and of having the Religious Society of Friends become part of their lives. Mas will speak from personal and family experience of relocation and incarceration during World War II. As part of the talk, Mas will convene a group of Nikkei (Japanese Americans) who had direct experience of surviving this forced transition of dislocation, personal and financial loss, and racial discrimination. They will share stories of living through this tumultuous time, of moving on, and of having the Religious Society of Friends become part of their lives. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100119_faithfulness-in-and-through-forced-transitions.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Download the PowerPoint presentation For most of us, some pain and suffering are a part of life. We will explore what pain and suffering mean in three different religious traditions, and what ways each religion suggests for coping. Hinduism, Judaism, and a personal story from Quakerism will be presented. Download the PowerPoint presentation For most of us, some pain and suffering are a part of life. We will explore what pain and suffering mean in three different religious traditions, and what ways each religion suggests for coping. Hinduism, Judaism, and a personal story from Quakerism will be presented. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100302_pain-and-suffering.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Join us for explorations on the spiritual path and in psychotherapy. How do the complementary processes of listening and talking, hearing and being heard, promote healing and spiritual development? Join us for explorations on the spiritual path and in psychotherapy. How do the complementary processes of listening and talking, hearing and being heard, promote healing and spiritual development? http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20100202_listening-and-being-heard.mp3 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:14:17 -0400 Born in Washington DC during the American apartheid, Debby witnessed desegregation first-hand. A member of Friends Meeting of Washington, she has been working for peace and social justice ever since on the local and national level – part of a long tradition of Quaker activists. She is currently participating in the Discipleship Year of Church of the Saviour, living in a Christian community and working on affordable housing issues in Washington DC. Born in Washington DC during the American apartheid, Debby witnessed desegregation first-hand. A member of Friends Meeting of Washington, she has been working for peace and social justice ever since on the local and national level – part of a long tradition of Quaker activists. She is currently participating in the Discipleship Year of Church of the Saviour, living in a Christian community and working on affordable housing issues in Washington DC. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20090723_radical-faith-at-the-end-of-empire.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0400 Leadings, Vocation, and Surrender "I can't say that I've come to the house of God, but I have seen it. I've seen it in the way love moves in relationship." Noah Baker Merrill serves as program manager of Direct Aid Iraq, a grassroots aid, advocacy, and relationship-building effort supporting a future of peace for and with Iraqis. Leadings, Vocation, and Surrender "I can't say that I've come to the house of God, but I have seen it. I've seen it in the way love moves in relationship." Noah Baker Merrill serves as program manager of Direct Aid Iraq, a grassroots aid, advocacy, and relationship-building effort supporting a future of peace for and with Iraqis. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20090716_when-the-hound-of-heaven-is-on-your-track.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0400 "We are liberated from what has gone before. We are allowed to and invited to [...] reimagine the world and how humankind can fit into it." Carl Magruder, a.k.a the EarthQuaker, has been exploring the Quaker testimony of integrity with regard to the human/earth relationship for the last twelve years. "We are liberated from what has gone before. We are allowed to and invited to [...] reimagine the world and how humankind can fit into it." Carl Magruder, a.k.a the EarthQuaker, has been exploring the Quaker testimony of integrity with regard to the human/earth relationship for the last twelve years. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20090709_beyond-sustainability.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0400 Are the Answers to Global Economic Crises Found in the Bible!? "[Sabbath economics] creates a hedge against the human propensity to corrupt a kind of economic shalom, and covenantally commit to making sure we will not end up in a society of great inequities, or bondage, or debt." Will O'Brien is Special Projects Coordinator at Project H.O.M.E., a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia that develops solutions to homelessness and poverty. Are the Answers to Global Economic Crises Found in the Bible!? "[Sabbath economics] creates a hedge against the human propensity to corrupt a kind of economic shalom, and covenantally commit to making sure we will not end up in a society of great inequities, or bondage, or debt." Will O'Brien is Special Projects Coordinator at Project H.O.M.E., a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia that develops solutions to homelessness and poverty. http://www.pendlehill.org/images/lectures/20090702_sabbath-economics.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0400