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In this issue, LVM Shelton reviews The Third Reconstruction.

Quaker Press of FGC is pleased to announce its first new release in almost four years – Debbie Humphries’ Seeds that Change the World: Essays on Quakerism, Spirituality, Faith, and Culture.

In this issue, Max Carter reviews “Discovering Humor in the Bible.” Plus – meet six activists worth knowing for 2017 and celebrate Rufus Jones’ birthday!

In this issue, Ellen Michaud reviews Philip Gulley’s latest venture into Hope.

The autumn and winter holiday seasons are a wonderful time to focus on who and what is important to us, and who we are as Friends.

New business hours, an exciting new opportunity for Friends who are called to the ministry of supporting independent bookstores, and a new reading list for Friends and their loved ones as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.

In this edition of BookMusings, we’re looking at how faith influences the way we understand and relate to the world around us.

Monday September 12th, 200 low wage workers, faith leaders and activists stood on the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, demanding that our elected representatives take action against injustice.

Friends Meeting House Fund has been helping Quaker meetings across the US and Canada renovate, update, and make their meeting houses environmentally friendly.

As we await the first crisp hints of fall, it’s delightful to anticipate the good books we’ll curl up with as the days get colder.

When we’re doing it faithfully, what are the qualities of Quaker social action? Spirit-filled, hopeful, compassionate, clear, loving, patient, connected.

With our shiny website makeover, and new bookstore manager, QuakerBooks is invigorated for the end of summer and prepared for the start of fall.