John 3:1-5, 16-17 (NRSV): 1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him,Continue reading

Matthew 4:1-11 (NRSV): The Temptation of Jesus 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fastedContinue reading

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (NRSV) 15 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. 16 If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I am commanding youContinue reading

Our guest speaker today was Dr. Khalid Kahn, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portland, founding member of the Islamic Society ofContinue reading

Today in our meeting for worship we used the ancient contemplative practice of Lectio Divina to engage Jesus’ words on salt, light, and law. WeContinue reading

Matthew 5:1-12: 1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 ThenContinue reading

1 Corinthians 1:10-13 (NRSV): 10 Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you be inContinue reading

Queries: How do I understand “being blessed” personally? … “Being blessed” as a nation? When I’m in the midst of persistent conflict, where do IContinue reading

Matthew 25:34-36 (NRSV): 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit theContinue reading

Our guest speaker today (January 5th) was Emily Provance. Emily is from Fifteenth Street Monthly Meeting in New York Yearly Meeting. She travels among FriendsContinue reading