The People Are Waking Up

by Lisa Pellegrino
Cornwall Meeting

Growing up Catholic, it took me many many years to even consider coming back to any organized religion. The Quakers have won me over with our consistent approach of using inquiry to seek truth. Any kind of preaching or proselytizing is frowned upon. We do not ascribe to any doctrine or dogma. Hallelu, ama’am! It’s been enlivening to awaken to questions as the answer.

Annie Oakley, Sharpshooting Quaker

by Mila Chwals Lee
Brooklyn Meeting & Friends Seminary

Hello! My name is Mila and I’m a 7th grade student at Friends Seminary, a Quaker school in Manhattan. Outside of school, I attend the Brooklyn Meeting with my family on Sundays. In this article I’d like to explore the life and ideas of a famous Quaker, Annie Oakley.  

NYC Quakers Hold Historic First Retreat

by Ted Bongiovanni
Brooklyn Meeting & NYQM Executive Director