Spiritual Deepening Program eRetreats and Online Offerings invite newcomers and Friends to build an online spiritual community through an exploration of Quaker thought and practice.
Spiritual growth is linked to community, and a Spiritual Deepening offering connects you with other curious seekers in an online exploration of Quaker thought, a deepening of your own spiritual practices, and the sharing of stories from your life and your personal journeys. Each eRetreat, worship sharing group, or book discussion is facilitated by deeply grounded Quakers.
Reading about [other participants’] experiences and ideas was an awe-some experience in itself for me. I truly appreciate the community who succeeded in going deeper individually and with each other. It is a rare opportunity for Friends to join together in this way.
Spiritual Deepening eRetreat participant
The work of the Spiritual Deepening eRetreat Program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends Foundation for the Aging.
Ongoing Events
This monthly virtual worship opportunity introduces newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allowing them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences.
Worship for Newcomers is for folks who are curious about Quaker worship and are eager to learn in community.
Meets on Zoom at 8pm Eastern / 5pm Pacific on the Second Monday of each Month
This offering is free and repeats monthly.
Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental group will grow and evolve over time.
The gatherings will be led by various Generation X Quakers, including Melinda Wenner Bradley, Lori Piñeiro Sinitzky, and Windy Cooler.
Meets on Zoom at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on the Fourth Sunday of each Month for 1.5 hours
This offering is free and repeats monthly.
Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life of our meetings; how to communicate our needs to our communities; ways that we experience the Divine; openings and blocks in meeting for worship; how to support Friends with other kinds of disabilities; and probably many other topics.
The gatherings will be led by Mary Linda McKinney. Drop in when you are able.
Meets on Zoom at 7pm Eastern / 4pm Pacific on the Second Tuesday of each Month for 1.5 hours
This offering is free and repeats monthly.
Program Schedule
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
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Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Description for Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow…
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Poetry as Spiritual Practice
Description for Poetry as Spiritual Practice
The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide. (more…)
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Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Description for Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people…
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
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Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Description for Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Join us for the Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today’s world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide…
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Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
Description for Silence & Light for Quaker Newcomers eRetreat
The Silence & Light eRetreat invites you to explore and practice the experience of Quaker worship and silent waiting, for an inward encounter with Inner Teacher who leads, guides, and transforms us every day. This session is offered for people…
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Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Description for Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Join us for the Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today’s world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide…
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Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Description for Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow…
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Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Description for Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life…
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Poetry as Spiritual Practice
Description for Poetry as Spiritual Practice
The Poetry as Spiritual Practice workshop invites you to experiment with words as a way to deepen your connection with your Inner Guide. (more…)
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
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Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat
Description for Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat
The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual…
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Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Description for Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Join us for the Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today’s world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide…
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Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Description for Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life…
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Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Description for Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow…
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
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Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Description for Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat
Join us for the Quaker Tools for the Spiritual Journey eRetreat to explore various practices of Quaker faith, designed to deepen our connection to Spirit and each other in today’s world. Quakers use a range of tools to help guide…
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Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat
Description for Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat
The Building a Meaningful and Connected Life eRetreat delves into the profound spirituality of meaning-making, resilience, renewal, and life transitions. Through contemplative practices and insightful discussions, we navigate the rich tapestry of growing older at any age, embracing its spiritual…
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Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Description for Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow…
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Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Description for Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life…
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
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Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Description for Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow…
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Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Description for Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life…
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
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Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Description for Neurodivergent Friends Discussion Group
Join our Neurodivergent Friends gathering! We will worship together, build community, and share our experiences of the gifts and challenges of being neurodiverse folks among Friends. Over time we may explore what we need to fully engage in the life…
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Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Description for Meeting for Worship for Newcomers and Seekers
Goal: Spiritual Deepening’s Worship for Newcomers aims to support Friends and seekers new to Quakerism. This program will introduce Newcomers to Quaker worship practices as well as allow them to ask questions and reflect on their experiences as they flow…
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Generation X Discussion Group
Description for Generation X Discussion Group
Join our Generation X Quaker discussion group! Connect with fellow Gen Xers to explore Quaker spirituality, share personal experiences, and engage in meaningful conversations about faith, community, and social issues in a supportive and open environment. This newly formed, experimental…
