Answering the call to heal the world

by Patience A. Schenck

Other authorsMary Helgesen Gabel (Designer)
Pamphlet, 2006

Status

Available

Call number

CP 383

Tags

discernment, earthcare, faithfulness, healing, Quaker practice, Quaker theology, sociology, spiritual growth, wholeness, social concerns, service

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Publication

Wallingford, Pa. : Pendle Hill Publications, 2006.

Subjects

Quakers Conduct of life
Spiritual life Society of Friends

ISBN

0875743838 / 9780875743837

Description

"There is a role for each of us to play in healing the wounds of the world and bringing into being the wholeness that is possible in God's creation. But where do we begin? This pamphlet invites us to explore our unique gifts and the hungers of our hearts, to discover our own calling in this sacred work."--Back cover.

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In this very useful pamphlet, Schenk addresses what a leading or call to serve is, and lays out in detail a Quaker process for discernment of just what the leading is. She also discusses the barriers to faithfulness that we may experience, and the kinds of support we need. The meeting as our
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 spiritual community has an important role in our discernment and support.
This is clear and helpful information, about a topic that will be important to most Friends sooner or later. We are each called to some ministry, and faithfulness to the call will lead us onward in our spiritual journey.
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